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Old 11-08-10, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TheHen
I often average 100 miles/day on my tours. Riding fast doesn't take the joy out of cycling nor does it preclude meeting interesting people and taking in the sights. If one averages only 15 mph it only takes seven hours of riding to go over 100 miles.
i could never average that speed on a loaded tourer just about manage it on my road bike, guess i'm getting old.
but i still say 100 miles a day is way to much cycling for a big percentage of cycle tourers .
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