u/koeniglueis

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about doing a solo 12-hour road cycling ride to see how far I can get, and I’m trying to figure out what I actually need to bring.

Right now, my plan is basically not much more than what I’d take on a normal 3–4 hour Sunday ride:

• multitool + pump + 2 spare tubes

Nutrition-wise, I’d aim to stay on the bike as long as possible and bring:

• ~60 g carbs per hour (+ ~10% buffer)
• 4 × 1L bottles of (isotonic) water

If needed, I’d refill water at cemeteries or public taps along the route.

The idea would be to start at around 6:00 AM, so I’d still have enough time to take a train home the same day if things go according to plan.

Am I being too naive here?

This would also be a kind of test for a future 24-hour ride. Eventually, I’d like to do another 12-hour block at night as well—but with proper lights this time 😉