Average miles per day
07-28-18 | 03:11 PM
#26
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,473
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From: Madison, WI
You guys are way more hardcore than me. For you higher mileage guys, is it more about enjoying riding a bike for you, or do you still stop to enjoy the sights, pull over and gaze at a beautiful view when you see one, etc? I like to have a leisurely lunch too. I did around 50mi per day on my last long tour, with longer days mixed in(longest being around 75, I think). I’m thinking next time I’d rather cut that down to 40-50ish.
07-28-18 | 03:23 PM
#27
Fraser Valley Dave
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 546
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From: Fraser Valley British Columbia Canada
Bikes: devinci monaco (upgraded)
You can't really compare one touring cyclist's daily average to others unless they're riding in similar terrain.
For me, I try to stay away from congested areas, preferring to ride in the country, the more remote the better.
Most of my tours have been in a mountainous or hilly environment as well, so it's easy to stop and take in the
sights as I enjoy my breaks. My mileage of 75-85 per day would be a lot different if I was riding into constant
headwinds, being pushed by daily tailwinds, riding relatively flat country, or was making my way through cities
one after another.
For me, I try to stay away from congested areas, preferring to ride in the country, the more remote the better.
Most of my tours have been in a mountainous or hilly environment as well, so it's easy to stop and take in the
sights as I enjoy my breaks. My mileage of 75-85 per day would be a lot different if I was riding into constant
headwinds, being pushed by daily tailwinds, riding relatively flat country, or was making my way through cities
one after another.
