Long distance cycling guide: Tips for riding and choosing the right bike

Riding longer distances can be a fantastic, life-affirming and richly rewarding experience. We asked two Canyon long distance legends -Emily Chappell and Vedangi Kulkarni - for their wisdom on the what, why and how of bigger bike rides.

Guy Kesteven
Guy Kesteven Last update: Jul 1, 2025
Long distance cycling guide: Tips for riding and choosing the right bike Long distance cycling guide: How to train, ride and choose the right bike

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