Can I do brevets (long distance rides) on my hybrid bike? If yes, how to start? I have a hybrid bike with 27" large frame,  700c wheels and 35mm tires. Can I do brevets (long distance ride) on this bike? If yes, what are the points I should start working on to achieve this? Currently I am a beginner and riding around 40 minutes per day and little more on weekends.
This question gets asked quite often. The short answer is that you can do long distance rides on basically any bicycle as long as it’s comfortable for you.

There are a few things you can do to your bicycle to make it more efficient and easier:


Make sure your seating position is good. Especially that your saddle is high enough. This will improve power output and reduce risk of knee pain/injuries.
Reduce air resistance by lowering the handlebar.
If you have front suspension, lock it (or get a rigid fork).
Wear tight fitting bicycle clothes.
Keep it well maintained.
Get road bike tires with low rolling resistance.
Get clipless pedals and shoes.


In the end the most important part will still be training. Training for long distance rides basically boils down to riding a lot. During long rides nutrition (and of course hydration) is also very important.