Originally Posted by
GFish
It takes me apx. 8 miles before the body and lungs feel ready for a serious ride. If I start pushing early, my body quickly fatigues, then I feel like cutting the ride short.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who takes 8-10 miles to reach my second wind (to some degree). I usually push a bit too hard early on and regret it later, but 8-10 miles is typical for me.