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I've wondered this same thing. I've done 200km before and I did a lot of riding up to the point and I haven't found the secret other than breaking up my rides a little more as I've gotten older. I've just always chalked it up to a slightly unfit bike, not the most comfortable saddle and maybe not in the exact right riding position for long enough to matter.
A folding bike sounds brutal and I hope you find a fix!
Unfortunately, that won't work with a brevet event, since they are timed!
I will say that even on my (too small of a frame) mountain bike with 26" tires, it's a more comfortable ride even without padded shorts or a suspension seat post. Perhaps a full-sized bike will solve my problem, but maybe it's something else I can fix in the meantime.
Do you find that you always get sore around the same KM or does it change? I'm REALLY comfortable up until a certain point (and after many hours in the saddle), so it would be strange to think that it's an improper bike fit or saddle problem, as I'd expect to be uncomfortable within an hour.