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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Brighton, Michigan
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Bikes: Optima Baron LR, '14 Nishiki Maricopa,'87 Trek 330 Elance, '89 Miyata 1400, '85 Peugeot PGN10, '04 Fuji Ace, '06 Giant Rincon, '95 Giant Allegre, '83 Trek 620, '86 Schwinn High Sierra
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Longer distances. Music to my ears.
Learn to spin. Keep the chainrings in 1 and 2. I use 1 for climbing and when I climb, I spin around 100rpm. And when on the flats, I use chainring 2. I never the chainring 3 unless I am on a descent.
Also, use less energy up hills. Save your energy for downhills and flat terrain. Keep hydrated. Keep your tires inflated. Drink water, even when you're not thirsty.
I hope to see you out there someday on a long tour. Keep at it!