Lewis and Clark Bicycle Tour

Distance: 122.46 kilometers / 76.54 miles
Ride time: 06:30:00
Saddle time: 05:35:29
Average speed: 21.9 kmph / 13.69 mph

Distance: 187.01 kilometers / 116.88 miles
Ride time: 14:00:00
Saddle time: 10:34:16
Average speed: 17.8 kmph / 11.13 mph
I had originally intended to get a 0700 start, but getting a full eight hours of sleep was a higher priority. I set my alarm for 0800, finished packing up my gear, and rolled out the door at 0930 and [...]

Sources say you should work up to your tour two months prior. First, by riding daily, without gear, slowly building up miles and miles until you can cycle 50 miles in a day. The month prior to your tour you should begin loading your bike up, testing equipment, getting used to the weight, until you [...]