Originally Posted by abarkley
Hey...coincidence!
I'm just back from doing 70km (43.75 miles). No decent rides in the central London area - everything choked with traffic even on a Sunday. I have a little 2.5km circuit in a quiet pleasant park. Got in a midgear on the big ring and just ground round and round. Actually an enjoyable afternoon - amazing what you see in parks.
The reason that I'm posting this is that although I have done longer rides, this is the first time that I've done any distance without being tormented with low back pain. The explanation?... all the helpful advice I got in this forum.
Al
Glad we could help but time you did a few hills. London to brighton in a month so if you want to practice for that- see you at Ditchling- The top of course as we know a shortcut that misses the big hill.
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