Thread: planning first 40 mile ride
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Old 09-08-15, 05:32 PM
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Hokiedad4
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Start out about 70% of full speed for the first ten miles.

I've done 11 rides of >40 miles this summer, including two metrics. Three years ago, a 34-mile ride was a huge struggle. It just takes time. So be patient with yourself.
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