So, I was hoping to enter a tour sometime this winter or possibly next spring depending on my advancing in cycling. I have never done one.
A fella who is working on the bike lane initiative with me has a tour coming up in two weeks, in support of his late wife. The smallest route is 42 miles.
I am considering trying to do it. Am I crazy? My longest ride has been 16 miles. I want to do more but I'm new and the heat has been too much for me to get out there.
Is 42 miles too much? If I got out and did a couple of 20+ rides before then, could I do it?
It's on July 22nd, a Sunday. It has SAG stops and starts at 6:00 a.m.
P.S. I have a hybrid bike, not a road one. Is that okay for doing short tours?
Advice is welcome. Thanks.
Heather
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07-09-2012, 07:40 AM #1
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42 miles...Should I?
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