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Originally Posted by atwl77
Another odd thing is that, no matter how tough a ride, I'd always have the energy to hammer that last 5-10km to the finish.

I dunno, I guess it's weird sometimes. But we all have our own personal struggles, our own quirks and limits, but what's important is that we know our body best to decide when we can push on and when we should stop.
Another randonneur relayed to me that work horses will pick up speed when they're getting close to home. Farmers figured they could "smell the barn." Seems to hold true for me, when you near your destination you can somehow find a little more energy to make sure you get there.

Thanks for kicking off this thread, Adrian. Lots of great stories, looking forward to doing some brevets again!
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