Originally Posted by coasting

on longer rides, closer to 100 than to 50, i think about stopping every 20 miles but usually i don't. in the beginning, i use the excuse that i feel fresh. in the later period i use the excuse that i want to get home asap. i have found that on the rare occasions that i do stop even if i don't feel the need, i end the ride stronger.

this does not include the mid way lunch break and snooze.