Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
Since it's an out-and-back ride on the trail, you can always start with a plan to do 40 miles and then turn around early if necessary. Where are you starting and are you riding east or west?
We hopped on by hwy 28 and road west.

We ended up going fifty miles in four hours. It was beautiful weather. Took it easy going out but then went for some serious sprints against each other for the last 15 miles. Decided why not go a bit further to make 50 miles. By that point I was pretty tired but still had some energy. Managed to squeak out the miles from my legs. Finished the ride with good conversation over smoothies. Now I am happily exhausted.


Many thanks again for all the advice. I made sure to drink often, etc... I could really tell the difference in energy and strength from previous rides. It helps that I can finally reach the water bottles and drink while cycling.

There was a point I almost wiped out. I was distracted and drifted a bit, overcorrected which made things worse. Somehow I managed to hop off the back of my bike and catch the bike with my right hand so it wouldn't fall.

Looking forward to even more mileage in the future!!!!