Originally Posted by
The Octopus
Anyway, anyone interested in putting some real miles on your fixed-gear bikes, know that it can be done even by mere mortals riding bikes that weren't designed for that kind of use.
Fixed geared bikes were a part of the original Tour De France, so I'd disagree and say they were designed for this kind of use, but technology did advance, so there are better options.
Congrats on the ride, I'm still working up to a century ride fixed, with several 50 and 60+ mile rides already under my belt.