It seems that taking rest days isn’t common, even amongst the 21+ day tourers. I know it’s a “race” but isn’t there more chance of finishing by taking at least 1 rest day per week? or am I missing something?
Sorry, cutoffs I mentioned (from the 2022 race manual have been updated in the RASA info page)....Rhodes 8days, Groenfontein 13days, Willowmore 18 days, Wellington 26days...I think if you're having to take rest days (without injury/illness intervening) because you're not coping with the average days riding, you're actually less likely to finish in 26 days.....
Sorry, cutoffs I mentioned (from the 2022 race manual have been updated in the RASA info page)....Rhodes 8days, Groenfontein 13days, Willowmore 18 days, Wellington 26days...I think if you're having to take rest days (without injury/illness intervening) because you're not coping with the average days riding, you're actually less likely to finish in 26 days.....