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Originally Posted by Sinister1
How many miles does it take you guys to fully warm up? I noticed it takes me forever, like 9 miles. The first 9 miles is usually brutal for some reason. I'm tired, legs sore and aching. But after I hit about the 9th mile mark, I have all this energy and I can crank up the miles and speed. I noticed this even more when I went clipless. I love riding but I almost hate the first miles until I warm up. So how long does it take you guys?
About as far as it takes to get my other foot clipped in Never have had to 'warm' up. Push the pedals down and I'm gone.
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