It was much slower than I usually go due to a lot of wind, some "barely a path" roads along the way, the bike being a citybike meant for daily shopping, as well as the fact that I was carrying 50kg (110lbs) of luggage on my back the whole way πŸ˜„

Excuses for being a slowpoke aside, it was a good challenge for my general health and fitness journey, and a very pleasant ride 😁

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[–] 14 points 7 months ago (1 child)

That’s about the speed I average when on tour no matter the load. IMHO touring is about seeing new things not proving your cardio capabilities.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

    IMHO touring is about seeing new things not proving your cardio capabilities.

    That's completely valid. Personally, I greatly enjoy both aspects, and others would argue that it's all about the exercise only.

    That all three perspectives can be accommodated is indicative of how great of a hobby it is 😁

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