| One thing that some cyclists do are longer bike rides. | | | | hours. Look for handles that have multiple positions as |
| These might be multi day trips or one really long ride of | | | | you will get tired of just one grip after being on a bike |
| a hundred miles or more. These aren't things that can | | | | for many hours in a row. |
| be done without a little bit of preparation and training | | | | Find some local trainer rides. Many times local bicycle |
| first. | | | | clubs will have trainer rides for people getting ready for |
| One thing that you might have to start working on right | | | | the next big bicycle trip. These will be things that can |
| now is getting back into shape. This means that you | | | | be done in just one day gradually building up speed and |
| can start training on your bike or through other | | | | distance so that you can be ready for a longer ride. |
| methods so that you can get ready to do physical | | | | When you do these rides, you will find out that you |
| activities again. | | | | have some problems with your bike or body. Adjust |
| You need to start building up your endurance through | | | | things so that you can prevent pain and get better at |
| other exercises. The longer bike ride will require long | | | | riding on a longer ride. |
| endurance that you can't get unless you work for it. | | | | Get together your gear for your trip. Sometimes on |
| This is something that you might need more than a | | | | multi day rides you have equipment that is attached to |
| few months to properly prepare for. | | | | the bike. Get used to riding with the extra weight and |
| Start getting your bike ready and back into shape. You | | | | gear on so that you will be used to a heavier bicycle. |
| might need a new seat that you can sit on for long | | | | |