Originally Posted by Sy Reene

Your only explanation tried to bring in some variable about how people's efforts vary on different days, or how intensity varies by the distance someone rides. That's a given but it's not what's being discussed. Take the example in front of you and answer the question.. if Riveting had grabbed his lighter bike instead on that day and done that solo ride he referenced, are you saying it would have been the exact same effort? It's a yes/no question.