Originally Posted by GamblerGORD53

I just rode 116 flat miles with 100 miles of tail breeze. LOL. Not much cramps during or after. It does take a few days to recover from dehydration and tiredness.
What I figured out is I need one of these a week if I really want strength and fitness. A two week layoff and I surely get cramps and lose speed.
No amount of tootleing around the city helps build strength.
My other highway rides since May 13 have been 92, 72, 98, 57 and 72 miles. Of course I have to start over every spring after a 5 month layoff.
I spend a crazy amount of time DIY making things for my bikes, like a CF chaincase. Plus waiting for good weather.