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09-08-08, 09:44 AM
Hi guys, I'm doing what I consider my first LDC, around 208km (130 miles), this week. I'm a medium experienced tourist, just back from a 940km (587 miles) loaded tour in France (averaged 68km per day).
This will be my first time to attempt this distance. I did several 110km days fully loaded recently so I'm confident I'll make it *most* of the way!
I'm estimating 12 hours for the distance (my average loaded is usually around 22km/h so adding 2-3 hours padding).
Do you guys have any recommendations for a newbie to LDC, especially around nutrition, rest and how much gear to take? I was considering bringing one pannier but it might be overkill. We get a lot of rain here so I plan to have rain jacket, shoe covers, etc.
This will be my first time to attempt this distance. I did several 110km days fully loaded recently so I'm confident I'll make it *most* of the way!
I'm estimating 12 hours for the distance (my average loaded is usually around 22km/h so adding 2-3 hours padding).
Do you guys have any recommendations for a newbie to LDC, especially around nutrition, rest and how much gear to take? I was considering bringing one pannier but it might be overkill. We get a lot of rain here so I plan to have rain jacket, shoe covers, etc.