1 DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS
When preparing for an adventure ride, one thing to avoid is comparing yourself to others. Everyone is a different age, with new and old injuries, different daily routines, body shapes, metabolisms, and health histories.
2 CHOOSE YOUR PARTNERS WISELY
To enjoy a trip without getting in over (or under) your head, choose partners you know you can hang with. The opposite might be someone who’s training for the Dakar or on the other extreme, a first-timer. Solid partners are those you can trust and have confidence in their skills, knowledge, and riding experience. They’ll also have your back if a situation arises. They know how to have a good time and not be overly serious, they’ll share the laughs, and can push hard, yet pull back to take in the scenery, too.
3 PRE-PLANNING WORKOUT ROUTINE
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