How do you pace yourself on a long-distance bike ride?AnswerStart slow: if you can comfortably ride 30 km/h, begin at 25. Energy spent in the fresh first hours is what you will miss at the end, so find a speed you can hold for hours.SourcesPacing a long-distance bike ride, start slower than feels right (snippet, the answer above is its summary)https://willem.com/en/2023-04-20_tips-for-long-distance-cycling/ (full article)