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07-16-10 | 08:17 AM

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wahoonc

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From: On the road-USA

Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

Drink lots of water, and keep munchies handy and use them. My biggest problem was keeping quality calories in my system, second was drinking enough. Also don't over do it. For me a decent days loaded tour is ~50 miles +/- 10 miles.

Aaron

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