52 km bicycle ride

We have been cycling since March-2021. The ride duration & length had seen a gradual increase. Our rides were usually in 20s, 30s and 40s. Time we attempted a 50 km ride. Zigzagging around the city isn't a good idea to touch 50 km mark, it had to be outside the city. So I planned Hubli-Dharwad-Hubli ride. Our ride started at 4-15 am. We rode non-stop till Keshvapur cross at Hubli. It was a five minute break. By 5-40 am we were passing by Hubli railway station. The return journey was mostly uphill, progress was slower. Our next stop was near Mayura Aditya Resort, Navalur. Again the break was short. Despite the long ride, we were still under 40 km. So we decided to touch Police HQ and return. Yes, that worked. We crossed the 50 km mark... 52.30 km as per the tracking app.

We'd ridden our mountain bikes. With broader tires, the friction is higher compared to the sleeker tires of hybrid bikes. I must try the same route / distance with a hybrid bike. I expect the duration would be considerably lesser. 
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