In this video, I review my aero bikepacking setup for my first ultra distance cycling race, Race Around the Netherlands, 1950 km ultracycling event unsupported cycling around the borders of the Netherlands.

    1st: I did some research about equipment looking at the setup of the riders who participated in the event: https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/bikes-of-ratn-2022

    2nd: I looked at the racecourse to plan my setup according to the route and race profile.

    3rd: Get your bike and gear ready and go for it!

    **My race bike: Liv Envie Advanced Pro 2018

    https://www.liv-cycling.com/global/showcase/envie-advanced-pro

    **My bikepacking race setup list:

    * Rear Bag: Tailfin Aeropack Carbon with long topstay

    AeroPack Carbon

    – Gore Wear GTX Infinium Thermo Split
    https://www.gorewear.com/eu/nl-en/gore-tex-infinium-thermo-split-gloves-100656.html

    – Assos UMA GTV BIB SHORTS C2
    https://www.assos.com/eu/uma-gtv-bib-shorts-c2-12-10-238-18.html

    – Women’s Nano Puff® Hoody
    https://eu.patagonia.com/nl/en/product/womens-nano-puff-hoody/84227.html

    – Canyon Signature Pro Overshoes
    https://www.canyon.com/en-nl/gear/clothing/shoes-and-socks/canyon-signature-pro-overshoes/9100855.html

    -Tissues
    – First aid kit
    -SEATOSUMMIT Aeros Premium Pillow
    Aeros Premium Pillow

    – Di2 charger
    – Bag with tools
    – Reflective vest
    – Emergency blanket
    – Inner tube
    – Barefoot socks
    https://powersocks.com/?_kx=wFQ58CAb91AvxK1HfXn-8gS05Jgrb1PlVL1620vC21s%3D.TcEnDZ

    – LENZYNE POCKET DRIVE PRO
    POCKET DRIVE PRO

    * CYCLITE FRAME BAG

    FRAME BAG / 01

    – Multitool
    – Restrap fast straps
    Fast Straps

    – Heliocare airgel sunscreen
    Airgel

    – Anker power bank 20k
    https://us.anker.com/products/a1268

    – MOONSPORT FRONT LIGHT
    https://moon-sport.com/product/meteor-storm-pro-2019/

    – Lenzyne micro floor pump
    MICRO FLOOR DRIVE HV

    – Cleat protectors

    *APIDURA MUSETTE
    https://www.apidura.com/shop/packable-musette/

    *CYCLITE TOP TUBE BAG
    https://cyclite.cc/products/top-tube-bag-01

    – ALLEN KEY
    – BATTERY
    – APPLE AIRTAG
    https://www.apple.com/nl/airtag/?afid=p238%7Cs24ppT5xt-dc_mtid_187079nc38483_pcrid_518142578825_pgrid_122895880978_&cid=aos-nl-kwgo-btb–slid—product-

    – AVENE LIPSTICK FATOR 50 +
    – BBB CYCLING MINISAFE LOCK
    https://bbbcycling.com/nl_nl/bbl-52-minisafe

    – ANKER PowerCore 10K
    https://us.anker.com/products/a1263

    * CYCLITE HANDLEBAR AERO BAG

    HANDLE BAR AERO BAG / 01

    – SEALSKINZ GLOVES
    Waterproof All Weather Lightweight Glove with Fusion Control™

    – RAPHA WOMENS PRO TEAM INSULATED JACKET
    https://www.rapha.cc/eu/en/shop/womens-pro-team-insulated-gore-tex-rain-jacket/product/ABW01XXDNW

    – Toilet covers
    – Chamois cream
    – Garmin charge power pack
    https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/571552
    – USB plug
    – Tooth brush
    – DHB merino socks
    – Prescription glasses
    -GARMIN EDGE 1030
    https://www.garmin.com/nl-NL/p/567991

    – WAHOO ELEMNT BOLT
    https://eu.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-computers/elemnt-bolt-buy
    – Rear light MOON CERBERUS

    Cerberus


    – UNKNOWN DECATHLON
    – BIKE ALARM WIND&MOON

    – THE BEAM WHEEL REFLECTIVE TAPE RAINBOW ( Another way to help support this channel is to use the link below. It will not cost you anything extra, but a small commission will go to this channel)

    https://bit.ly/3qVuab5

    – LENZYNE CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL

    CLASSIC DRIVE 700XL

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    ✅Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

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    Thanks for watching!

    #ratn2022 #cycling #bikepacking

    27 Comments

    1. Great video! I am not planning any ultra distance races like yourself, but got some good ideas from seeing what you've packed for potential summer bikepacking adventures. Those restrap straps look like they might be just what I need to secure an old randonneur front bag I have. Also good to learn about the DotWatcher site. I was interested to know how many days you expect it will take you for the race? Also, this is kind of a random question, but on a trip if you stay in a hotel, do you find they generally let you take the bike into the room or would you be required to leave it locked outside somewhere?

    2. Great video thanks! I was wondering how you mounted the navigation on the aerobars… what setup did you make there? I’ll riding Granguanche next year and preparing for this ultra race so your video was helpful 🙏🏼

    3. Your know-how has helped me a lot. In particular, I got good information about the tailpin rack top tube bag. I am also preparing and practicing for a long distance.

      Thank you.😄

    4. Nice easy set up – I'm still working on mine, 17l tail bag, frame bag, top tube bag and repair bag, soft handle bar bag, food bag either side of the stem. I use a pedal cell for charging and carry a 20k mAmp and 10k mAmp power bank. Aero bars (so easy on the hands) garmin 1030, 3 x 750ml water, salt tabs, magnesium tabs, have carried sleeping mat, sleeping bag and bivvy bag for audax but for racing would use motels I think – less gear. I ride my touring bike (Mongoose Randonneur) for longer distance and my road bike for shorter (say up to 400km) audax.

    5. Hello,

      Why dont you use a Hubgenerator? I love em. As long as the weel is turning you have light an power for your navigation. So you can safe weight because you dont need so much powerbanks. Take the "Son Nabendynamo" with the "Edellux II" light and the "Busch & Müller E-Werk". Perfect combination. ( and works until -45 Degrees )

      Flori

    6. Hola, Super nice Video, I came across your channel as suggestion from YouTube and it is great!. I would like to suggest a video from the ultra races… more a bout things tha nobody mentioned that can be a bit "personal" but interesting and useful like:
      Do you change racing clothes or do you wash it…
      when you go through the night do you stop for small nap or you just carry on… and how is the sensation with tiredness.
      would it be nice if you have like strava to link the efforts-route to get more insight of the experience. (your are already given many!!).
      thanks a lot. excelente trabajo y contenido!

    7. Tailfin look amazing, but the price is way too high.
      I have the feeling that you are carrying way too many things twice. Battery, pump, ….
      No earphones ? What about water ?

      Nice video 🙂 loved it.

    8. You could use side loading bottle cages OR Fidlock twist System, it's magnetic. No frame filling bottle cages but small magnetic bases to attach the Fidlock bottles onto. Up to 800ml each. I really love it.

    9. Carbon paste should stop your seat from slipping. Also it would be interesting to put a weight to all your items. Thanks for the video!!!

    10. Wow, so much stuff but so well prepared – amazing! Amazing that you can fit all that stuff on your bike and travel so far. I would love to try something like this one day. I have the Garmin Edge 530, I think it has an alarm built in but i haven't tried it yet – awesome video 👍

    11. How did you charge your lights after you cycled thru the night? I just watched your race video, you really didn't sleep that much!

    12. Hello !
      Thanks for your vidéo !
      I wanted to ask you what is the weight of your bike with stuff
      and what is the size of your tyres
      thanks !

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