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    Old 19th July 2012, 09:15 PM   #31
    The Mole
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    pretty sure it could be done in a day on a roadbike with a bit of planning and training. call it 120 miles, average 12mph. 10 hours.
    Took me 13 hours in total and 9 hours ride time 4 weeks ago. Would have done it quicker but the weather was atrocious.

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    I did the SMB ride two years ago. At the time I don't think I would have had the legs to do much more then we did, but I do think with the right training you could do it. You'd have to be supported, I don't think it would be possible if you're carrying all your crap.

    You definitely wouldn't enjoy doing it in a day on a mtb or hybrid. But then you wouldn't do it in a day for enjoyment anyway only for the ability to say "I did it".
    It was great fun doing it in a day. We just got pissed at home instead
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