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Old 08-06-2005, 10:47 AM   #15 (permalink)
Gixxerdale
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Originally Posted by Pinhy
when i first read the 100 miles ting i laughed and thought to myself "wait till Dale reads this"! i say keep doing some of the longer trips and you will get used to it.

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I wouldn't laugh. I remember when 50 mile rides killed me on the old school bikes. It's a matter of technique, equipment , set up, and lots of miles to get it right. Make small changes and test your theory with a lot of miles. Big changes are harder to decifer the pros and cons. Plus they usually cost a lot more!

This week I have a 700 mile day ride coming up. At the end of the month I have a 1000 mile day ride and it should be no different than my 60 mile commute. But I have worked at it for a long time with lots of trial and error. Just be patient.
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