Could A 100km Bike Ride Change My Mind On Flat Pedals?

Riding 100km is no mean feat, but have you tried a long-distance ride without clip-in pedals? Conor, a cleat fanatic, cycled 100km to see whether his mind could be changed on the use of flat pedals for endurance rides. Would he be converted or would the ride be as flat as the pedals themselves?
00:00 Intro
02:53 Ride route
04:40 25km into the ride
05:52 50km into the ride
09:55 60km into the ride
12:19 100km ride finish
13:05 Flat pedals pros and cons
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