012: Bikepacking and Ultra Cycling, All You Need to Know ft Stefan Barth

Buzzalong Cycling Show

Ultra Cycling & Bikepacking: All you need to know! In this episode we reveal the top secrets of some of the most successful ultra cyclist as well as everything you need to know to start your journey including training, nutrition and more! Discover more on this episode with Stefan Barth @stefanbarth-sbucoaching Instagram: @barthsman 📖 Ultra cycling & Bikepacking All You Need to Know *Book* Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4buiT6K Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3XgsDgT Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/3R2HDuu Check and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️ https://buzzalong.cc/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some discounts/referrals from my partners: ⭐️ Alltricks *Cycling Gear* link below ⤵️ https://fnty.co/c/r-uPbTvAhT Discount code for 5% off on all items at Alltricks: IRIDEFORCANDIES Valid from the 6th to the 25th of February on the whole website on all items sold and shipped by Alltricks 🚲 *Fara bicycles*: BUZZALONG23 Free bottle cages and bottles with purchase of non-discounted bike https://faracycling.com ⚡️ Bulk NL: https://tidd.ly/47U76wx ⚡️ Supernova Lights: SHERRY-15 ⚡️ Thrive Beer: SHERRY20 ⚡️ Kogel Bearings: KOGELVIP23 ⚡️ Ass Savers: https://asssavers.avln.me/c/mdZxBxHrlNsT You can help support this channel using the following links (or above) when ordering anything from Amazon. It will not cost you anything extra but a small commission will go to this channel. Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/47IPK5W Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rpjz5R Amazon NL: https://amzn.to/482S738 Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/3Rr9JAg Thanks for listening!

*Time stamps* 0:36 - What is Ultra Cycling? 4:27 - Training 9:06 - Training Routine and Strength Training 11:11 - Nutrition Strategies: What to Eat 12:03 - Energy Requirements and Micronutrients 14:49 - Top Secrets and strategies of Ultra Cyclists 15:56 - Pain Management 16:16 - James Hayden: Sleeping Strategies and Sleep Loading 17:38 - Lael Wilcox: Should You Ride Without a Chamois? 19:20 - Is Ultra Cycling Becoming Too Professionalized? 21:31 - Bike Fit and Saddle Sores 23:52 - Hydrate Your Body Before Races 24:30 - 10 Key Aspects for Long-Distance Cycling