• @[email protected]
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    32 years ago

    I don’t know much about long distance cycling, but I do know you can easily overdo stuff like this and hurt yourself in the process. Pace yourself! Don’t push yourself just because you want to and it feels good, do it because you know you’re ready

    • @thisNotMyName
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      32 years ago

      21 avg and 2.5h is a tough one, but should be fine with a decent bike and at least slightly more than average fitness. Congrats on the success, OP :)

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        2 years ago

        Thank you!

        It’s on a Trek FX1 :) I plan to get a roadie next season, but this was my first bike purchase in a decade+ since highschool, so started conservative.

        • @thisNotMyName
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          32 years ago

          On a trekking bike?? Holy sh… respect - I expected that was made on a road bike with low to moderate stress (? Not sure about that word, not my mothertongue)

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            2 years ago

            It was definitely not low stress lol

            Feels like training with weights on ¯\(ツ)/¯

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      12 years ago

      I disagree, if you feel good and you want to, keep pushing! Just make sure you get enough carbs, electrolytes, and water.

      If things are hurting, look into bike fit. Your joints shouldn’t be in pain. If you are feeling the “burn” then ease up or take a break, or learn to enjoy the suffering.