Originally Posted by
tomgdaly
“ My Cardiologists told me they would be more worried about orthopedic issues than cardiac doing such a long rides.” People don’t drop dead from orthopaedic issues.” That being said, you need to be careful to get advice from a cardiologist who knows what he/she is talking about - I.e. exercise physiology etc. some don’t (I know!) and will take the default position of ‘advising caution’.
I saw four Cardiologists and eventually one who specializes in endurance athletes (Ironmen and Ultra Marathoner types). So, I agree with you.
I had every test done. I have a problem but they don't know what it is.
It is hard for me to divine why someone must have 8 hours sleep on any night. I'm clearly not a Doc. But, I have not had more than 4 hours per night for 3 months and I am alive. Getting 8 hours nightly on a Grand Randonnee is quite the challenge. It could be done.