I’ve been doing longer and longer rides with the loaded trailer.
On April 30, I did 70 miles averaging 14 mph to Rebersberg and Coburn (in the rain — thanks Eric N. for the company). Mother’s Day, I rode to Altoona to see my mom and family and got in 95 miles @ 13 mph in 15-25 mph winds. *That* was a good training ride as I had a load pretty close to what I’ll actually be carrying: about 75 lbs with the bike, rack trunk and trailer.
I got up today and took the trailer into town, and ‘cept for a *little* soreness, all was fine. Another 95 miles today? Well, no, but again this ride was just a notch up in confidence that I’ll be fine on the real ride. Only 5 weeks to go.
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