Originally Posted by Maelochs

I have no clue if the guy is a football player with 10 percent body fat, or someone like me, with only about ten percent of my body not fat .... but 30 miles every day is unrealistic for a beginner, usually. And even for a person who has built up base fitness, i'd recommend rest days to increase growth (recovery is when growth happens.)

Also, on the second day, after that first day, one's body will be protesting in a lot of new places .....

I'd say, get out on the road for as little cash as possible consonant with getting a good , reliable bike, and see how much you really enjoy cycling ... and what kind of cycling you enjoy. No need to spend three grand to find out all that .... in fact, better not to, so that next season you can spend bigger bucks on exactly the bike that really suits you.

Of the choices offered, I'd do the 2020 Defy, though.