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06-16-2004, 11:04 AM

>I think how many miles is really not that important. You can ride 80 miles
>of tough hills and be more tired than riding 150 flat IMHO. Not sure if
>other people feel this way, but if I was riding in Florida or some flat
>state, I think I would hit 100 miles quite often on a training ride . . . .

Agreed!

How about using time on the saddle instead of miles as a comparison? Even
average speed means little if you are doing hills.

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06-16-2004, 11:04 AM	#81 (permalink)
Denver C. Fox Posts: n/a	Re: Just finished 207 Mile ride (and I need to brag ;-) Long >I think how many miles is really not that important. You can ride 80 miles >of tough hills and be more tired than riding 150 flat IMHO. Not sure if >other people feel this way, but if I was riding in Florida or some flat >state, I think I would hit 100 miles quite often on a training ride . . . . Agreed! How about using time on the saddle instead of miles as a comparison? Even average speed means little if you are doing hills. http://members.aol.com/foxcondorsrvtns (Colorado rental condo) http://members.aol.com/dnvrfox (Family Web Page)