Originally Posted by
Hartmame
I'm trying to get a few people started on touring and they often ask how many miles should they be able to do before they start off on a tour. I had read somewhere that if a person could ride 40 miles on a ride they wouldn't have trouble doing 70-80 miles a day on a tour.
I think that might depend on how they felt at the end of the 40 miles. If they were comfortable - maybe. If they were dead tired and couldn't go another mile, then maybe not so ready. I also think terrain and whether they'll be loaded makes a huge difference - loaded in the mountains - again, maybe not. Supported tour on flats - probably OK.
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