Wheels 101: How To Prepare For A Bike Trip

Ah, the age-old question: how fit do I need to be to do a bike trip? One of our most commonly asked questions, our answer is: you don’t have to be an athlete in any way to complete a B&R bike trip.

We’ve been doing this for over 50 years, and we’re big on everyone marching to the beat of their own drum. We believe that you should go at whatever speed suits you: slow, fast or something in between. No matter what speed you plan to go, it’s a good idea to train prior to your trip to get the most out of it.

Our best bit of advice is this: get out and ride! Spending some dedicated time on your bike before your trip will help avoid overly sore muscles, lessen fatigue and acclimatize to life on two wheels. Below we've shared some important tips to help you prepare for your next B&R biking or e-biking trip: 

E-bikes are designed to be easy to use and, as long as you can ride a standard bike, it takes only a couple of minutes to get accustomed to the e-system.

To use an e-bike, simply turn it on using the power button, select your desired power mode on the display computer, and you’re ready to ride! 

The gears, brakes and pedals work exactly the same as a standard bike, but be aware of the added torque an e-bike provides when you first start moving.

If you need to increase or decrease the power mode on the e-bike, including turning the bike off, you can toggle the buttons on the display computer without having to stop riding.