The other thing to try and do, and it's easier said than done, is to hold back a bit on the first couple of days, so you're not on your knees with three days left to ride.
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Very much this.
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The other thing to try and do, and it's easier said than done, is to hold back a bit on the first couple of days, so you're not on your knees with three days left to ride.
#learntthisonethehardway