What kind of bicycle should be chosen for long-distance cycling tourism? This article tells you
At present, the road condition of National Highway 318 is good, and the requirements for vehicles are not high. Whether it is mountain bikes or road bikes, there are not too many problems. I have even seen more than 60 old men riding old-fashioned 28 poles on the road climbing hills. Although good road conditions do not require high standards for bicycles, based on my own experience and that of my fellow cyclists, I still recommend choosing mountain bikes..
.
The specific reasons are as follows:.
Accompanying mount all the way, Duke 600.
Firstly, for long-distance trips like riding the 318, especially starting from scratch in Shanghai, one needs to carry a lot of luggage, seasonal clothes, repair tools, spare food, photography tools, and so on, which requires at least one camel bag. For road vehicles, it is difficult to install rear brackets. Even if installed, there is still a gap in load-bearing and stability compared to the load-bearing brackets of mountain vehicles. Lao Tie, my riding friend, rode a road car and dared not bring even a piece of extra thick clothes. After entering Tibet, he shivered with cold. He had no choice but to buy a submachine suit and shoes in Xindu Bridge. There are many other essential items that cannot be carried, which can be quite inconvenient for long-distance cyclists..
Secondly, the terrain of National Highway 318 is complex and varied, and the road conditions are not entirely good. For example, from crossing the Jinsha River Bridge to the Zuogong section, the road conditions are extremely poor, with potholes and thick dust and stones. There is a section from Linzhi to Lhasa, all of which is a washboard road condition, which is definitely a disaster for road vehicles. When the road cars of the old railway run into such roads, they often push them down. Even so, they still haven’t escaped the misfortune that the tail hook was broken..
The rotten road in the Jinsha River section only relies on pushing.
Thirdly, on the 318 National Highway, especially the section of the Sichuan Tibet Highway, there are 14 high mountains with an altitude of over 4000 meters, which are almost daily faced with climbing and descending. Especially when going downhill, the speed is fast and the bends are large. Compared to road vehicles, mountain bikes have a heavier body, wider tires, better grip and anti slip capabilities. Especially when encountering rainy or snowy weather. Therefore, Laotie and I climb the mountain every day. When we go uphill, he rides like a horse, and when we go downhill, I am far ahead. When I went downhill, my top speed reached 60 yards..
Lastly, I would like to say that cycling on National Highway 318 is a long journey. While enjoying the stunning natural scenery, colleagues are also facing physical and spiritual torment. All external equipment can only be an auxiliary, and the ultimate and most essential thing is to have super patience and firm confidence. With these, even if you are given a trolley, you can still pull it, climb all the mountains, cross all the rivers, and finally reach your dream of Potala..
For more exciting content, please follow me: Travel with a bottle cap.
