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Sounds painfully familiar. Did something similar long ago. Bangalore to Bidadi (on Mysore highway). The onward ride of 50KM or so was very pleasant. I later re
by vishnugupta 5y ago
Sounds painfully familiar. Did something similar long ago. Bangalore to Bidadi (on Mysore highway).
The onward ride of 50KM or so was very pleasant. I later realized it was because of a gentle down gradient. As a consequence, the return leg was a terrible misery. So much so that I hauled myself and my bike in a tuk-tuk for the last 10KM or so.
For me the sweet spot was 80KM. To be able to fully enjoy the ride and not feel miserable for next few days.
- Arainach 5y agoAgreed. I've done Seattle to Portland in 2 days a few times (200 miles total, which I split as 120/80) and while I'm glad I did it, I've realized that I like 30-60 mile rides far more than 80+. It wears you down.
- matsemann 5y agoAs a teenager I did something similar. Lived up in the mountains in Norway. Started the ride with ~10kms downhill. Decided that day would be the day I broke 100km for the first time. After biking a further 80kms on the flats, I had the steep hills back home left. I got about halfway up before I had to get my mom to pick me up. Then I did small laps in the village afterwards to still reach 100k, heh.