Pack Riding Tips
Here's some basic tips that will allow you to have both a safe and enjoyable ride, each and every day on the road from Cairns to Karumba.
How it all works
Generally the road ride involves 6-8 packs of riders with approximately 25-30 riders in each pack. Read more...
Tips for an enjoyable day of riding
- Drink plenty (H2o)
- Eat an adequate breakfast
- Stretch while waiting to depart
- Pack up bedding before brekky, and put your gear away
- Wear nicks (padded cycling pants) with NO UNDERPANTS (jocks cause major chaff
- Bepanthan cream (from supermarket) is an old cyclist/triathlete's best friend for prevention and cure of cycling pain (sore bums!!)
- Slap on plenty of sunscreen to back of neck and right leg/arm
- Having your name on your back/helmet/bike is a handy way for people to get to know your name
Selecting a pack
Select a pack based on the speed you can average over the course of a full day. Read more...
How to ride in a pack
Communicate by passing messages along. Read more...
Following instuctions
The escort drivers are wonderful. Read more...
Getting the most out of your bike
A service from a qualified mechanic. Read more...
