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Does the intense fatigue that hits after a long ride — so-called "biker's flu" — actually exist? A Malaysian outlet takes on the question with a look at the science, examining the toll that wind, vibration, and sustained tension take on a rider's body and mind, backed up with firsthand accounts.
That pleasant yet heavy fatigue after riding all day - I consider that part of the journey too. Which is exactly why taking a breather at a roadside station matters. If 'biker's fatigue' gets scientific backing, then pacing and designing rest stops become even more important. An unforced itinerary is the real condition for a good trip.
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I can really relate to how it's a distinctly different kind of exhaustion from long-distance car fatigue.
An article that verifies this scientifically sounds like it'd be convincing and worth reading.
Just having a name for this phenomenon somehow makes the exhaustion of long touring feel validated.
With wind, vibration, and tension all compounding, I'm curious exactly which one actually does the most damage.
Personally I feel like the sustained buildup of vibration is what really does the damage.
Never heard the term 'biker's fatigue' before, but that exhaustion after a long ride is absolutely real.
There's also a chance this is just ordinary fatigue with a fancy name slapped on it—depends on the scientific backing, I'd say.
