EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 35 MIN
Lee Jenkins ENG “My tips and tricks for getting through the night on a bike!” #EnglishVersion
from ULTRA TALK Arnaud Manzanini
Riding through the night in ultra-distance cycling isn’t “just” about continuing to pedal after sunset.It’s a complete shift: perception, alertness, temperature, mental management… and sometimes fear.In this episode, Lee Jenkins shares her experience without filters and the routines that truly make a difference: how she prepares for the transition into night riding, how she manages safety, cold, micro-sleeps, and how she avoids classic mistakes (nutrition, stops, equipment).We discuss in particular:The day → night transition: what really changes in the body and the mindFear / vulnerability / concrete strategies to stay calm and keep movingLighting: why headlamp + bike light are non-negotiableFatigue & alertness: hallucinations, energy crashes, and the trap of sunriseOrganization: the “game changer” musette, preparing warm gear, stop efficiencyNutrition: solid food vs gels, anticipating the last real eating opportunity before nightAdditional resources: our educational blog on raceacrossseries.comAnd to connect live: Race Across Series webinar every Thursday at 6:30 pm on Discord.Enjoy the episode — and above all, ride safe.📍 Listen now to the full episode of Ultra Talk, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and on ultratalk-podcast.com.🙌 Enjoyed this episode?Share it in your stories or tag someone who should listen! Every share counts and helps us grow the community. ❤️Each share makes a huge difference. Thank you for your support!#ultratalk #podcast #Bikepacking #Adventure #Solidarity #ReliefExplore #SouthAmerica #Cycling #Humanitarian #ExpeditionHosted by Acast. Visit for more information. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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Riding through the night in ultra-distance cycling isn’t “just” about continuing to pedal after sunset.It’s a complete shift: perception, alertness, temperature, mental management… and sometimes fear.In this episode, Lee Jenkins shares her experience without filters and the routines that truly make a difference: how she prepares for the transition into night riding, how she manages safety, cold, micro-sleeps, and how she avoids classic mistakes (nutrition, stops, equipment).We discuss in particular:The day → night transition: what really changes in the body and the mindFear / vulnerability / concrete strategies to stay calm and keep movingLighting: why headlamp + bike light are non-negotiableFatigue & alertness: hallucinations, energy crashes, and the trap of sunriseOrganization: the “game changer” musette, preparing warm gear, stop efficiencyNutrition: solid food vs gels, anticipating the last real eating opportunity before nightAdditional resources: our educational blog on raceacrossseries.comAnd to connect live: Race Across Series webinar every Thursday at 6:30 pm on Discord.Enjoy the episode — and above all, ride safe.📍 Listen now to the full episode of Ultra Talk, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and on ultratalk-podcast.com.🙌 Enjoyed this episode?Share it in your stories or tag someone who should listen! Every share counts and helps us grow the community. ❤️Each share makes a huge difference. Thank you for your support!#ultratalk #podcast #Bikepacking #Adventure #Solidarity #ReliefExplore #SouthAmerica #Cycling #Humanitarian #ExpeditionHosted by Acast. Visit for more information. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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