bike trip question, is it too long?

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boyo1991

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is it normal to bike long distances.. i.e. 50 miles for a road trip? im going to be riding a single speed (its best where i live, very flat) and the bike is very comfy.. but i will be traveling from fargo, ND to detroid lakes, MN... want to make sure this isnt a bad idea.. its like a 5 hour ride.. for me, more like 6.. i am in shape.. i work out.. just want to make sure this is more of a normal road trip commute so that i dont get half way there and say "screw this noise!" lol..

if someone could google maps it (i already did) to get a better view on what im working with.. id surely appreciate it.. thanks for any and all input!

p.s. its 50 miles 1 way.. so 100 miles both ways.
 
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Gene

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There are a couple of other variables that you have to take into consideration too, like wind direction and speed. Tailwinds would be nice, but you can't count on them, so you have to think about cross winds and headwinds which will all have a negative effect on you ability to travel, especially with a single speed bike. Also, i started riding in Kansas, despite what it looks like on maps, it isn't flat enough for you not to notice inclines and declines, especially about the second or third hour in.
This would not be my first choice for a distance ride and i definitely would not consider 10 to 112 hours in a saddle comfy.
 
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timc

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Judge that by how well you do on 30 mile training rides. If you have never done a 30 then you have a lot of training to do.
 
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