Originally Posted by
unterhausen
I have always learned more from a DNF than a ride that I finished. I just don't want to become too educated.
I have dnf'd 2 1200k's, both knee problems from different sources. I figured out later I could have finished the first one if I just remained seated the whole ride, which might have been a challenge. 2019 PBP was a great experience though. I enjoyed talking to people by the side of the road too much and that put me behind. I don't know if I could have finished in time if I hadn't done that, but it was worth it anyway. I have resolved not to do that so much if I go back. At least not spend so much time stopped.
2019 I was fast enough on the bike to have time, and I used that time to stop at every roadside tent, pop up cafe, and festival. It was fabulous, and one day i want too travel to pbp without my bike.
I certainly don't want to make a habit of DNFing. This stuff is hard, and I think the unbending drive to finish is critical.