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Ha, I'm wondering this too! Hard Day in January is about 90 miles (although @youramericanlover is saying it might be 100 miles this year, eek).
I'm out this weekend to get some longer fixed rides in. Frankly I'm worried, lol
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Honestly there is little difference, in fact I find it easier in some respects as less mech worries and more evenly paced.
It is more difficult to group ride, but I just let everyone know that I'll be rear gunner and yo-yo on and off. -
I rode the Dunwich Dynamo fixed a couple of years back, we finished in Manningtree which was about an extra 40 miles, plus an added 7 or 8 getting to London Fields.
It's not as hilly at 5500ft elevation gained, I rode an average 12.1 mph - So quite slowly.
I bonked cause I got sick of gels but other than that it was a good experience. 164 miles over 17 hours total and 13 1/2 moving.
I totally agree with @youramericanlover, you can definitely do it, it just may be slower / more conservative on the fast bits.
(edited: I cmd+entered prematurely)
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I'm threatening myself with a fixed gear 200k this winter. It will be about 2x my longest fixed ride. The route is ~7,800ft elevation gain.
I know folks do much bigger rides fixed, but I'm curious about experience from people who do big rides fixed. Any thoughts or experience to share?