Message #15671

[jim-ratliff]

Thanks Mike.  Good information.
I'm currently looking for ride locations to do 25-30 with a "rest stop" break and then another 25-30 (but as a loop, not just an out and back on rail to trail.  However, I'm thinking that stretching the distance should wait until early September when the temperatures begin to ease a little bit. 


Waiting for a cooler day is a wise choice.  Bonking does suck.  Lynn and I did a 30 mile ride in 98 degree temperatures last year and she scared me.


Of course, the other challenge is controlling the chafe from pedaling on the bike seat for 6-7 hours. Pretty sure I'll have my new bike seat broken in by October.