Ultra Cycling & Bikepacking -This is a book for anyone who is planning to go on a long-distance ride. It doesn't matter if you are hunting after ambitious new best times or just want to have fun and adventure in the outdoors. The three pillars of endurance, efficiency, and strategy are used to not only describe the rigorous training methodology of cycling but focus on the unique features of long-distance rides - including specific endurance building, prevention of health issues, handling of pain and sleep deprivation, proper nutrition in training and racing, strengthening the mindset, and much more. Each subject is presented from a sports science perspective to provide the necessary background along with it. Moreover, the world's leading athletes are going to give you insights into their very personal strategies and experiences. This includes several 1st places in theRace Across AmericaThe Transcontinental RaceTour DivideAtlas Mountain RaceSilkroad Mountain Raceand many other renowned events. Including insights from exclusive interviews with Christoph StrasserLael WilcoxJames M. HaydenJenny ToughUlrich BartholmösPierre BischoffMareile HertelJochen BöhringerAnna BachmannMatti KösterMeaghan HackinenKai SaalerEduard FuchsJosh Ibbett