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Cutting down the daily riding distance by 20%
will help prevent fatigue the following day.

Riding long distances of 1,000 km or more over a number of days requires techniques and experience that can meet all manner of constantly changing conditions you will face on the road. You will find the fun of extended trips will multiply if you first take about ten one-day trips and then four or five overnight trips to rack up the necessary experience for even longer journeys.
A bicycle with a highly rigid frame offers a stable ride.
Since you will be carrying along an assortment of gear necessary for life on the road while on extended trips and camping, the load on your bike may exceed 50 kg. A bicycle designed for camping or other similar bicycles with a rigid frame are therefore the best choice, and you need at least some experience in order to control such a heavy load.
Essential Gear for Extended Trips
Personal Items
Camping Gear
Toiletries
Change of clothes (outerwear, underwear, long pants, and socks)
Towel
Wind breaker
Raingear
Maps
Portable toolkit
Spare parts (brake blocks and cable)
Chain oil
Flat tire repair kit
Camera
First-aid kit
Simple provisions that supply energy
Helmet
Gloves (fingerless in summer)
Simple tent
Tent mat
Portable gas burner
Set of eating utensils

Things to Lookout for while on Extended Trips and Camping
Adjust your daily riding distance to your current condition and the climate. And if you find a place you like, you can stay there longer, and simply extend the length of your trip.
Total journey: 1,600 km over 21 days/20 nights
Daily Distance Pace Breaks
Ride around 100 km over 7 to 8 hours. Set a basic speed of 20 km/h and vary it depending on road conditions. Reducing riding distance by 20% a day will ensure that fatigue will not linger on until the following day. Take one break every hour. Each break should be about 5 to 10 minutes. Taking too long a break can actually increase fatigue and should be avoided.


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