FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which Ride Limitless trip should I choose?
Honestly, pick the one that scares you a little bit; one that you’ll work hard to prepare for, one that will feel like an accomplishment when you crush all four days of riding. These trips require training and effort to complete, they’re not going to be your typical relaxing vacation. We like what Jeff Cayley (the owner of Worldwide Cyclery said during one of our trips) said: I’m going to need a vacation from my vacation!
How do I set myself up for success on these trips?
Commit to the process and be true to yourself. This means finding time to dedicate to training, practice, and preparation – these trips aren’t meant to be easy, and they’re not going to be. If you’re consistent with your training and nutrition, you’ll see the gains pile up and you’ll slowly become a stronger rider. We get it, most people don’t have tons of time to dedicate to training for months ahead of a trip like this – but with our newly redesigned training program, we’ll give you realistic options that can help you succeed. As the trip gets closer, you’ll have to put in some longer hours and practice everything you’ll encounter (nutrition, packing tips, etc) on a several-hour backcountry ride, but we’ll help you with that too.
I’ve done a Chasing Epic trip before, how do these compare?
Each year we’ll have two levels for our Ride Limitless trips, 1 & 2. For those familiar with our Chasing Epic trips, expect Level 1 to be a bit harder than what you’ve been on in the past… a very similar itinerary but with one or two slightly harder days. You can expect 20-25 miles a day with around 2500-3000′ of climbing and even more descending. Level 2 will be a notch above our standard trips; for these, you can expect somewhere between 20-30 miles a day with 3-4k’ of climbing and big days on the bike. The locations vary in technical difficulty, so be sure to check out each destination page to get more specific details.
Are these guided? Can I ride at my own pace?
Yes and yes. Consider these trips “fully supported”: we’ll have guides in the front and back to help with support and navigation throughout the day. Additionally, we’ll have some combination of a mid-ride aid station or someone floating around the middle of the group to help as needed. You’re more than welcome to ride with our guides all day, as they’ll set a solid pace – but you can also ride at your own pace as long as you’re on track to finish each day at a reasonable time. If you aren’t keeping up the pace or need to drop during a ride, we’ll have options for you there too.