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300 miles in 3 days - Day 2

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https://www.strava.com/activities/922504405 103.4 miles, 3,400 kJ, and just over 6 hours of riding. Was a decent ride, bit of wind, lots of sun, and warm as the ride went on.  The pace was down just a little, but overall, I felt alright... which is a good thing.  And... I might just have finally found the source of the clicking sound I sometimes get when I pedal... Guess I need new cleats...  Good thing I was about to pick some up for my new shoes.

Why cyclists don't ride in the breakdown lane

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Today, was the 1st day in my planned 300 miles in 3 days to see how the body would react to day after day of 100 mile rides.  When I ride to VA this summer, I'm hoping to ride 125 miles a day. The above happened about 75-80 miles in.  I never saw what I hit, just heard a loud pop.  I replaced the tube and booted the tire with a dollar bill.  It held for about 10 miles before, POP again.  At that point, I called my girlfriend for a ride home. 87.7 miles.  Little short of my goal, but whatcha gonna do?  I'll just have to make up those 13 miles in the next two days.