Here are some Training Suggestions to get ready for our Tours and Micro-Tours.

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Build Your Mileage

• Start early: For Tours, begin training 3 months before departure 

• For Micro-Tours, begin training 1 month before departure

• Add 5 to 10 miles or a bit more time to your long ride each week.

• Work up to riding your tour's average daily distance at least once a week.

• Practice riding two days in a row to get used to consecutive days in the saddle.

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Train on Your Gear

• Ride the exact bike you plan to take so you can adjust the saddle and fit.

• If you are new to your tent/shelter/sleep system, practice setting these up before the tour.

• Best practice is to be "packed" 1 week before departure, so that test rides can occur

• Load your panniers or racks with gear and practice riding with the extra weight.

• Find hills on your training routes to get used to hauling weight uphill

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Comfort and Nutrition

• Spend hours in the saddle to prevent chafing and saddle sores.

• Eat and drink while riding so you know what works for your stomach on long days.

• If possible, do core and strength workouts 2 to 3 times a week to support your back and arms