Long distance bike riding is something that all serious bikers consider venturing
into at some point. If you currently find yourself at the point where you are ready
to dive in and embark on your first distance cycling venture, then you should take
the time to plan things out carefully. Twenty miles is typically the minimum for
one of these types of endeavors.
When you are planning to be on a bike for such a long period of time, it is important
to make preparations to ensure your comfort during your journey. This means that
you should consider all means of comfort, from proper tire inflation to comfortable
shoes, and even the quality of your bicycle seat, or bike saddle, as it is sometimes
referred to. Equipping your bike with a comfortable bicycle seat may not seem important,
but you’ll be glad that you made the investment at the end of your journey.
While you’re shopping for a new seat, you may also want to consider purchasing a
bicycle seat cover. A new and more comfortable bicycle seat alone should do the
trick, but the addition of a seat cover will provide even more cushioning to improve
your experience. The current market offers a gel style bicycle seat cover that provides
an extra layer of protection to help relieve any pressure points.
So if you are planning on taking a long journey, be sweet to your seat and get a
comfortable seat for your bike, or at the very least, a good cover. You’re going
to be sitting on that seat for a good long time, and there is no way to enjoy the
ride if you are in pain.
What was the longest ride you ever took? What tips do you have to keep fellow bikers
comfortable on their adventure? We would love to hear all about it!