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Post by mtate on Feb 27, 2019 12:33:30 GMT -7
I need some tips or suggestions for long distance riding. Planning a 16 hour one way trip with another buddy for this summer. Longest I've rode straight is only 4 hours one way which obviously doesn't compare. Any tips would be awesome regardless if it's about equipment I should invest in or just about taking breaks.
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Post by papawheelie on Feb 27, 2019 12:39:15 GMT -7
Fun! Are you guys planning to do the whole 16 hours in one day, or can you spread it over a couple days? What part of the country? Will you plan to do it regardless of what the weather forecast looks like...rain or shine? Once you get to your destination, will you have a couple days to recover before heading back?
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Post by mtate on Feb 27, 2019 12:48:21 GMT -7
Fun! Are you guys planning to do the whole 16 hours in one day, or can you spread it over a couple days? What part of the country? Will you plan to do it regardless of what the weather forecast looks like...rain or shine? Once you get to your destination, will you have a couple days to recover before heading back? Will be going from Greensboro, North Carolina to Dallas, Texas. Planning on leaving on a Friday afternoon and riding a good 6-7 hours probably then knock out the following 10 hours the next day. Stay for the week and leave that following Friday or Saturday so we will have a good few days to recover. And yea we aren't afraid to get wet, might slow us down a little bit depending on how rough it gets, but we will power through it regardless of the weather. |
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Post by papawheelie on Feb 27, 2019 13:08:22 GMT -7
That should be awesome. It seems that it’s much less of a "feat" if you’re able to break it into two days like that. It would be kinda nice to have a comprehensive check-list for long rides like this. I’m sure you’ll get plenty of ideas from guys who have done it (not me). The obvious things that immediately come to my mind are... Well-planned out fuel stops comes to mind. Personally, I am not a fan of the idea of carrying extra fuel with me, but I’ve also never tried it. I’d want to take good rain gear, just in case. Pocket tire plugger. Stop & Go 1001 Pocket Tire Plugger with CO2 www.amazon.com/dp/B001BBSD9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9TUDCbT46C0KEMethod to secure the bikes at night, where you’ll be staying. Simple disc lock, if nothing else. A good reason to replace/upgrade old, worn out gear? Gloves, boots, etc? Spend a day beforehand, going over the bike thoroughly. Maybe look into the best product to apply to front-facing surfaces before the ride, that might make bugs easier to remove a week later when you are home again? I imagine you’ll have the potential to smash a lot of bugs during that week of Summer. Hearing protection, if you don’t already use it. That’s going to be a lot of hours of deafening wind noise. Dark visor AND clear visor, if you don’t already have them. When I plan to use both on a day-ride, I’ve found that the second visor, which I keep in a soft bag, actually fits nicely inside my jacket, naturall curved around my waist — either left or right side...doesn’t matter. That way, I can have both visors with me, without having to take up room in my tailbag. Will keep thinking... |
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Post by thefinn on Feb 27, 2019 13:29:10 GMT -7
I havent had very long rides on the 10 either. Planning on touring across europe this summer though.
Setting the suspension up properly will surely be a lifesaver. Dont be afraid on easing out compression a fair bit, i hear yamaha has it set up so the asjuster mostly softens high speed damping (bumps etc) wothout affecting low speed damping much (overall feel). Ease out the high speed damping on the shock too.
Next tip is to get something soft, like a sheepskin, to put on the seat. Revolve between cusioned and non cusioned seat every stop or so to keep your butt from killing you.
Else, a good windscreen will help a lot too.
Also, EARPLUGS! Windnoise is extremely fatiguing.
If you dont have those, i recommend just normal yellow/orange one-use foam earplugs you can find pretty much anywhere. Any earplug that is even remotely hard/rigid, even when they feel great at first, once you put that helmet on and your ear canal gets "bent", they are absolutley painful.
If you can, try to stay off highways and use more scenic/fun roads (like an old 2-lane road that ws used before whatever highway you are planning on using), because even if it adds a few hours to the trip, it will feel a lot shorter, less boring and youll maybe even bump into some nice cafes or diners on the way.
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Post by hooli on Feb 27, 2019 21:58:45 GMT -7
Maybe one of these lol.  |
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Post by mtate on Feb 28, 2019 5:36:27 GMT -7
papawheelie Bike locks and rain gear are on the to buy list, Just got new gear about a month ago. The new helmet has a drop down visor so that takes care of having to carry 2 visors, still might bring an extra visor in some weird case it cracks or something out of the ordinary happens. And I like the bug protection idea, idk why I didn't even think about that. thefinn I'll look into the seat idea, and will most definitely pick up a windscreen beforehand. And I do like the idea of taking some backroads, the fastest route is 99% one highway, I would probably lose my mind. hooli I was thinking of carrying a little canteen that holds .5 gallon of gas so it doesn't take up much space, but even with that I'd have to be careful and make sure I pay attention to where I am and how common the gas stations are in the area.
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Post by wingnut03 on Mar 4, 2019 13:36:53 GMT -7
Hi,what papawheelie and thefinn said plus extra pair of gloves and dont be afraid to ask front desk at hotel about parking next to front door(in front of cameras)they usually let bikes and high end cars park there,and a few cheap little flashlights wont hurt.
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