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it’s possible I could do 70 on my 70th … sorta / kinda … but without a lot of climbing … ummm … and ummm maybe more like 70 k … sorta / kinda …
I wanted to do a route with over 70 miles and 7K feet of climbing but it hasn't happened yet. Did that route twice around my 68th.
These rides are easier for me solo. This ride had 5 others including 2 e-bikes. During the first 20 miles of rollers and false flats and they were trying not to work me too hard but I didn't feel good until we stopped for snacks and rest a bit. Once we were on the climb I actually started feeling good. Part of the reason for this is I do not try to keep up on longer climbs and just settle in. One of my friends went out too hard and quit before the steep part of the climb.
This route had less than 5K feet. The plan was to get more climbing on the way back but since there was strong headwind they let me decide the route and I chose the less hilly road.