Cyclists are always looking for the next milestone. For those who hold distance above all else as the marker of achievement, a 200-kilometre ride tends to be the next stamp on the report card after 100 km, and then 100 miles. I should know, with a day job as a cycling coach, my livelihood is built upon helping people to achieve their ambitions.
So, when I set about with my own ambition - to cover 200 km (or 124.27 miles) with as little discomfort as possible - my secondary goal was to work out what I could get right the first time and which areas might need future honing.
