Long-distance riding pay attention to what? What equipment to take?

First, the first to be psychologically prepared
Determine the goals and objectives under travel, and establish a firm conviction, then a long way there the end, whatever the difficulties, as long as the firm ride down, we will be able to reach their destination.
Second, pre-departure preparation
First of all to collect, review, organize a variety of information along the way and related information, including a newer version of the map, traffic maps, along geographical, historical, cultural, historical sites, meteorological data, etc. then according to you or your team physical condition, length of holidays, seasonal and other factors to develop a detailed travel itinerary. In general, the best season for a long bike trip is five to October each year is appropriate. long bike trip it is best to go hand in hand, but long distance Travel the number of not too much, the ideal capacity of 3-5 people, and preferably with heterosexual peers. excessive number of board and lodging along the way is quite difficult, remote little place reception difficulties due to personality differences between people interested difficult to unified action when an excessive number. The number is too small, poor security assurances. and if the way there are special circumstances, the number is too small, it is difficult to take care of each other. In addition, the number is too small, the relative burden each individual will increase, Some supplies and EQUIPMENT, whether one or more people just copy such as repair tools, CAMPING equipment.
Third, concerning the material preparation
Do a bike trip, the first to be prepared is to bike. If the conditions, the best selection of bike tours designed specifically for 27-inch-wide geomorphic car. The type vehicle generally equipped with front frame, can load 150 kg (including cyclists) more, better suspension performance, lightweight strong, can adapt to various road conditions. The disadvantage is expensive, difficult to buy spare parts currently in the country.
We usually ride 26 inches below the lighter bike is not suitable for bicycle travel long distances can be chosen relatively old-fashioned bicycle 28 inches worse. If so the new car, before you have to start the run 200-300 kilometers, and then hit the road again fully adjusted . in the case of used cars, to go through a comprehensive overhaul, in particular for processing transformation seat The seat should not be too hard or too small, preferably with a 3-5 cm thick sponge cushion. Attention must be kept dry and cushion surfaces can not have folds and stitched seams, side not worn skin or long prickly heat during long rides. seat should not be too high or too low, individual ride comfort appropriate. handlebar and seat height should be substantially equal , the level of disparities within 3-5 cm as well. It should also be installed in the front and rear bike rack Bag. backpackers long rides very tired and uncomfortable. The best also installed a water bottle holder on the bike beam so riding at any time easy access to water. In addition, in the tire inject some trapping agent, once the tires were punctured, simply piercing the matter removal, broken hole playing down enough air, it can automatically block the broken hole , pledged to continue riding.
Before departure, you must master the bike adjustment and repair, including; tire repair, replacement car article, replacement brake blocks, repair, before adjustment of the rear axle, repair flywheel.
Fourth, other material preparation
Clothing: If it is in the summer or in the warmer seasons of riding, it is best to purchase a specially designed short jersey it with insulation, ventilation, wind, rain, and other functions as well as leather riding pants inner pad. wear breathable and can be adapted to a variety of climatic conditions riding. but the price is relatively expensive when if not riding clothes, riding pants in particular, can be directly wearing elastic tights, which do not wear other clothing, and at the site of frequent friction can apply some lubricating grease summer riding should wear long-sleeved shirt and a hat to avoid sunburn. winter or riding in a colder climate regions, in addition to pay attention to insulation, but also Note underwear or socks to prevent poor blood circulation caused by too tight, causing frostbite occurs. In addition, you can not wear a mask when riding, wear a mask if, because hot breath can unknowingly out masks to form ice, causing facial frostbite in winter is most likely part of frostbite ear, nose and hands and feet, paying particular attention to those parts of the insulation. can take cycling and walking carts combination of methods to promote and improve blood circulation. Also Prepare a batch of rain, in addition to rain, there are many other uses.
Other Equipment: to prevent wind and small flying insects invade the eye, to be ready to ride strongly colored Glasses can prevent sunlight, colorless apply to cloudy, there is a pale yellow to prepare specifically for a night. Small kits also essential long-prepared medicines include: the treatment of diarrhea, stomach upset, colds, agitated, inflammation, trauma, eye drops and other drugs in the case should be ready for some summer Dishui, wind spirits, cool oil, prickly heat powder winter will have to prepare some frostbite cream, "cold pain music", ginger tea, etc. in the case in the northwest, Xinjiang and other places, to prepare some drinking water (need 5-10 liters per day)
Fifth, in riding issues to consider
The first is the issue of speed riding riding speed according to the physical condition of the team, the road distance to determine the length and vacations in general;... If the road surface is flat, about 20 kilometers per hour riding mountainous or hilly terrain, an hour ride lines 10-15 km around more appropriate. riding time every day, at the start of three days to a week, not too long. have 6-7 hours a day, riding 120-130 km is appropriate. After the body to adapt to increased daily 20-30 km, there will not be much of a problem.
After long rides congestion and swelling feet will when you want to rest lying down, elevate your feet as much as possible, in order to promote blood circulation. If the slope is not the slopes can be upside down or lie down and rest for a moment on his feet bike rest.
In summer, due to the high temperatures during the day and riding great physical exertion, easy to heat stroke, etc., should not be riding. The best choice in the morning and evening ride.
If you must sleep on, you should carry a moisture-proof pad. Put on dry clothes, put on a raincoat, lying on the damp mat. And a time not too long. Must not wearing sweaty clothes casual place to lie down.
When riding in a dry area, should be applied in the nasal cavity some fat, avoid nasal dryness, guarantee breathe when riding in summer, if they feel dizzy, headache, weakness, irritability, palpitation, nausea, vomiting, thirst, dry tongue out sweating, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms, to quickly cool place to lie down and rest, immediately take some ShiDiShui et body recover gradually after the event. Remember unavailable fan cooling method.
Winter riding, such as felt itchy skin, swelling, numbness or even when blisters, frostbite cream to be used lightly coated and do partial insulation as soon as possible and must not cause itching rub hard.
When long-distance bike tours, we must pay attention to food hygiene, otherwise ill halfway he suffers not say, will hurt companion.
Long rides, feel fatigue, weakness legs when resting to timely adjust. Otherwise, due to decreased ability to control, is likely to cause a rollover, crash.
Long bike tours in vigilance, protect your property, cameras and other valuables is also very important because of fatigue, distraction and other reasons, often prone to loose, paralysis phenomenon must be vigilant, or it may not It is caused by their own economic losses, but also may cause delay.
These are some of the long-distance bike tours and basic knowledge of common sense. If you plan to carry out a bike long journey. Be sure to learn more information, experienced partner to learn, be aware of the road again
Not suitable for bicycle tourism crowd
1, there are people who have heart disease heart disease avoid strenuous exercise.
2, if there were a sudden onset epilepsy in cycling will bring great danger.
3, after the person has done brain surgery brain surgery, there is a potential risk of epilepsy.
4, hypertension who have high blood pressure is dangerous to ride a sudden cerebral hemorrhage.
5, patients should not suffer from prolonged exercise obliterans by this disease, otherwise it will cause the legs (mainly calf and toe) pain.
6, pregnant women, pregnant women, the body is not flexible, prone to danger, and the danger it once serious consequences.
1. Bring enough water
Cycling is an endurance sport, in such hot weather activities, more on the drivers made the test, especially in terms of heatstroke sunscreen, be sure to pay attention to replenish moisture and salt, especially hot weather, so riders perspiration a large amount, you need to add a lot of water, and ordinary kettle ride it is not enough capacity, and therefore, long distance riding and then be sure to bring enough water, water bags are the best approach.
2, the sun is also important
The skin is the body's largest organ, so be sure to pay attention to protect, tanning does not matter, the key is not sunburn, so it should be waterproof and sweat smear sunscreen on exposed skin.
3, pay attention to add energy
In addition, long-distance riding, hot, dry so riders can easily exhausting, but in this state, people's appetite is poor, basically do not want to eat, so they need a special kind of food to maintain physical strength, therefore become the preferred energy bars, of which the best and most effective way to America Proudly energy bar, it is the US National Cycling Team, triathlon, and Chinese climbers essential equipment.
4. Do not exercise on the road
Do not select urban road cycling as exercise place during exercise, because car exhaust and dust on the movement of people great harm when riding a bike, due to increase physical activity, increase heart and lung function, if you can not avoid the gas and dust, so passive Inhalation of harmful gas will increase as heart and lung function and rapid spread throughout the body, and thus poison the body organs in the short term to make people feel a little uncomfortable, dry cough;. a long time people will be a headache, her inability over many years on the road. cycling exercise, passive inhalation of exhaust gases may also lead to lung disease.
In the menstrual cycles of women, because the body resistance is weak, it is not suitable in the sport in the heavily polluted street summer sun and strong, easy to heat stroke, choose the road not suitable as a venue.
5, the protective equipment to complete (riding clothes especially important)
Since the helmet can reduce the occurrence of the car fell off the chance of concussion, so the US Insurance Regulations of the rider must wear a helmet, otherwise accidents without compensation. But in China, the rider rarely noticed.
In addition, there are cycling commonly used brace knee, ankle, elbow and wrist, can prevent sprains, contusions and other injuries occur in traffic. If the rider as a movement to do, then these protective device must to go with the whole.
Insurance experts suggest that cycling is an endurance sport competition, long-distance riding is likely to cause fatigue, caused by accident, during cycling, while we must go slowly, to comply with traffic regulations, tired to stop and rest as much as possible, most long-distance riding Good to buy a cycling safety, or to buy a riding accident insurance to guarantee security.