21 WAYS TO BE A CYCLING SUPERHERO
No. 01 HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR A MARATHON CYCLE RIDE?
In 2012, Jamie McDonald cycled all the way from Bangkok to his home town of Gloucester. This was not the pinnacle of years of training but something he did on the spur of the moment, using a bike he’d bought from an ad in the local paper. Knowing nothing about bikes could’ve hindered his progress. But, he still managed it. Here are his tips:
“Use a steel bike. If it breaks, you can get it welded together. It also has to support the panniers, the bags you carry your stuff in.”
“Make sure your wheels are top quality, and that you’re using no-puncture tyres.”
“Take it day by day. Concentrate on finishing the day’s ride not the overall task.”
“Do some planning, but be a bit naïve too. You never know what’s around the corner.”
Jamie is the co-founder of the Superhero Foundation, which supports people on fundraising adventures: superherofoundation.org
No. 02 DO I NEED TO WEAR A HELMET?
The short answer, specifically from a legal point of view, is no, but in terms of safety, it’s probably advisable. That’s because it’s difficult to ride here compared to other countries in northern Europe, where cycling culture is more ingrained in
