I have been riding for about 6 months now and have averaged 100 miles per week minimun now for the last 3 months. Average ride for me is about 30-40 mikes in about 2- 3 1/2 hours depending on rest stops or if I stop for a long breakfast. I do 20 mile workouts in 1 hour no problem averaging about 20-21 mph. With that said, I have done two rides over 50 miles (one was 62 and the other was 75 miles) and at the end of both I was cold and shakey like I was hypothermic but in 70+ degree weather in Sunny So California. The 75 miler I stopped twice to eat at about 1 1/2 hour intervals (Tuna Sandwich and an apple each stop). I do not know how on earth anyone could do 200 or more in a day. My back starts to hurt as well as my ass.
ps(edit) I am 6'4"- 230 lbs on a 23 lb bike and a 9lb backpack (at the start, about 4 when finished)
Last edited by sakeed123; 01-13-12 at 10:27 PM.