Originally Posted by
3speed
As mentioned, is that 50mi/day counting rest days, or are you just a cycling beast who needs no rest? I’ve never tried a tour without rest days, as I generally like to stop in towns and cities to see what they have once or twice a week anyway, but I could see where your legs would get worn down if you never took a day off.
I cycle at such a sedate pace that cycling IS a rest day. three rest days over 33 days 2,000 miles TX to NY, only really needed the first one on day five after I had put in ~300 miles in four days. Set a more relaxed pace after that.Typically I start in late morning after lingering over breakfast and then ride until nearly full dark, cold camp near the roadway. Average pace of actual riding: about 8mph.