How To Ride Further On Your Mountain Bike | Tips For Riding MTB Long Distance

Riding long distances is such a rewarding feeling. Yes it can be tough, but it’s a fantastic way to get more time in the saddle, and what is better than that? So stick around for some tips on how to do it best.

What is the furthest distance you have ridden on your mountain bike?

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[gmbn]

What is the furthest distance you have ridden on your mountain bike?

[erhan]

After a long run while your legs are aching and looking at your strava is priceless.

[oldviking]

Hardtail, current record 62km, plan for monday - over 100 km. Keep fingers crossed :)

[robmdq]

Well... those "epic rides" for me requires a tent, sleeping bag and more than some snacks lol. I used to measure rides in Km, basically like most people, then realized it is not accurate because a km on tarmac isn't like a km on gravel or a km on a trail, so I've started to measure in time, it helps me to better control my daily training. So, in my book, on a mountain bike, less than 1 hour is a short ride, 2 to 2 1/2 hours is nice ride, longer than 3 hours ok start paying attention. I generally do the 1 hour ride once or twice per day (depending on my mood, lol) and a 3-4 hours ride at least once a week, always on the countryside dirt/gravel roads in my area, plenty of nice landscape, flats, hills, and lots of wind

Best advice ever: go progressively! Do not try very long rides just from nothing because it is a recipe for dissaster

[jandljph]

Just scrolling through the comments I suspect you missed an important one - make sure your bike is actually set up properly for you! That includes all the usual geometry, but also things like your pedals (especially if you use clipless ones!) and a saddle that is comfortable to you and doesn't create pressure or friction in places where you you seriously don't want it...

You might be fine with a "close enough" bike fit on shorter rides, but once you get some serious time in the saddle, you'll know the hard way if something is off.

[peter-zsml]

Nice episode for XC riders. 4000 feet of elevation gain in 20 miles, in the back country, is my ideal long-ish ride. Don't have to carry too much water/weight, which also helps with the enjoyment.

[marcusjohansson]

First day of this month on monday and it's gonna be sunny 16c no wind, already started packing and checking bolts on my bike! First epic of the season!

[GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Just keep pedalling... and think of all the cake you can eat after 🍰🧁

[erakkovaatainen]

I did 250 kilometers on mountain bike in one day. Took 18 hours and 3 hours looking at cities or resting. At the end you are almost dead, but you can make it. Fulfilling ride.

[roythearcher]

This year we (my wife and I) are going on an epic (for us!) trip to the new forest.
loads of trails everywhere so you can pick and choose how far and how difficult or easy the rides will be.
I cant wait, Roll on June!

[beckyevans]

Regularly do 80km-100km on the xc hardtail. Building up to the 100 mile mark. Helps living in South Wales with endless forest tracks and fire roads to roll out the mileage and cover ground. Keep 2 bottles on the bike and a top tube bag for food and spares.

[SteelRt]

before the pandemic I was aiming to do a 3 day bike packing trip to complete the North Downs Way in South East England. I needed to be able to be doing 80km a day. I'd got to the stage of getting to that single 80km and was working on being able to do that on consecutive days.

Once the pandemic hit my MTB mojo slipped in a big way and I just cant get that "buzz" back. I think actually the secret is having a goal or a set of goals to have something to aim for which will give my motivation the kick in the trouser department it needs.

[AharonHyman]

Just signed up for my first 50km, round Jerusalem, I just got back on my bike after 15year break and the msot I have done so far is 30km, wish me luck

[robertrudik]

My longest ride was 136km practically all day ride with mostly roadies. I can’t even describe feelings after such tour. It was awesome experience I definitely recommend.

[TatouVlogs]

Who else is riding enduro on long trips? That's the way to go.

[cgriggsiv]

To this day I'm not exactly certain of how many miles I did but I'm guessing roughly around 243 miles or close to approximately 400 km from Sheffield lake to Michigan border and back starting at 5:00 a.m. in the morning and got back at 5 minutes before midnight the same day

[billoleary]

Did an 85km ride on Good Friday. Had planned a couple of places to stop for refreshment from 40km onwards but being Good Friday they were ALL closed. Rode the last 30km with no water and only a pack of Haribo! Got to the end and there was a Poundland open. I spent about £30 on chocolate, sandwiches and pop!!!!

[frontierfishingwithRyanMacD]

I LOVE riding long distances. Anything less then a 35 km ride is unacceptable to me!

[cooper_sends]

I recently rode 67km at 12 years off age with more than a thousand meters of elevation

[polishguywithhardtospellna]

4:08 i always pick the right bike for the job, out of my stable of one 😋