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Right on. All the macho riders claim 900 miles a day but in reality that is just stupid. Taking a 5 min break every 70 miles is going to get you through the day without feeling beat up. 500 miles is a realistic limit and if there is photographic and scenic areas learn to cut that down a bunch. Light meals at noon is good so you don't feel hypoglycemic sleepy. We have been doing long trips yearly for 35 years and your advice is spot on.
500km (310 miles) is my longest ride. It was across a desolate, barren stretch of the Northern Territory on a 44 degree day (115F) on a Yamaha R3! With that trip in mind, if you have the means to modify your bike to make it more comfortable and suited to your body type, you should. I have a raised, more comfortable seat, bar risers and a foot peg lowering kit going on the V-Strom soon. Will make it a lot more comfortable for my lanky arse and make long trips much more pleasant.
Ouch! I can't even imagine riding in that kind of heat! Yes! Anyway you can make the bike more comfortable for you is ideal! It's not always financially possible though lol or at least for those of us that are crazy, and every dollar I make it's like "I could buy such and such, OR I can fill up my gas tank X amount of times and go this far" XD I think maybe my brain is broken.
As the Magpie Flies That’s not crazy. It’s perfectly reasonable 😂 I got a healthy tax return this year which is going to be blown on motorcycle parts. And possibly a new drone.
I was actually just wondering about this… How to increase my mileage of riding and it popped up in my feed. Perfect timing! Thank you so much! This was so helpful! I am very new at riding. My longest distance so far is only 60 miles. But I’m hoping this year to quickly increase my mileage by starting out with little day trips and gradually increase to a road trip of a couple of weeks. You inspire me so much. Thank you for all your hard work.
650 miles is my longest day. I own a Goldwing now so no comfort issues. Its a sofa on wheels🤣🤣🤣. Seriously though the best advice for comfort for me is stop once every 75 to 150 miles. Even for just a few minutes to take some pictures. Grab a snack. Or txt a loved one your location.
Longest day ride (dawn to dusk) was 1100km (683miles) round the five passes (Porters, Arthur's, Haast, Lindis and Burkes) in South Island New Zealand. 13hours give or take a little. You really do learn what a pressure bruise is from this. Smallest seam or wrinkle in your clothing and man does it hurt. I've found that underwear with minimal seams is essential. I regularly do 670km (416 mile) "coffee" runs from Christchurch to Westport via Lewis and Arthur's Passes. Also recently done a 740km (460 mile) lunch run from home to Fox Glacier village and back. Best 2 bits of advice for long runs like these, apart from the obvious about bike preparedness etc is take lots of micro breaks, stop at least every hour for 2-5min and get off the bike and move around and drink heaps. Mostly water or lightly flavoured (this IS the correct English spelling) water (lemon or lime juice in it) but tea and coffee are OK if they are your normal tipple. Whilst diuretics your body does adjust to them and they are mostly di-hydrogen oxide. Ride a 93 BMW R1100RSL (240,000km) and a 2001 Ducati 900SS (75,000km). Either one although the Duke riding position is getting a bit much for the longer rides (I'm 64). PS. NZ does not have interstates. These are all twisting coastal or mountain routes.
Awesome! Truth! No-Seam Underwear does make a big difference. Also learning that riding in nylon pants under my riding gear or pretty much anything but Jeans is so much better XD
Of course while I'm typing you put questions in at the end lol On that quick trip to Sturgis we did about 780 miles that first day. The thing I really want on my bike is a good comfy seat because I've made some long trips on bikes with not so comfy factory seats and one on my old hard tail and I have to say a great seat goes a long way!
I did 616 miles in one day.. I was so sore and I couldn't move.. I was wearing my tennis shoes.. I felt like my feet was standing on a ladder all day.. I couldn't barely walk the next day.. new red wing cowboy boots the next day.. my bike is a golding wing 2002
Killing it! By next year your videos will be competing with Fort Nine, except you do everything yourself. My longest day ride is 1114 miles technically, as it was under 24 hours. But I've foolishly done a few 700-800 mile days too.
When living in savannah Georgia in the 80s. I drove home from an Army base I was stationed at -to central Arkansas continuous about 850 miles. Seems like it took about 13 hours. Hardest part was finding stations open in middle of night (before there was self pay) But I was young too. Now I ride about 250-300 miles a day.
850 miles on the last day of a solo cross country ride. From Wendover Utah through Death Valley to Santa Monica on my Ducati ST4. Dumb on many levels. Raced on the Salt Flats (that was fun!) and took off for LA at 6 the next morning. Got to Death Valley around 1pm when the temp hit 112. Made it to LA around 9. I should have split up the day and enjoyed myself instead of doing the marathon and ruining the experience - and giving myself heatstroke!
Some days I cant ride even 150km, others a lot further. I have learned to just to go with the flow and just ride as far as i am enjoying it. Stay cslm Amanda
500+ miles in one day in several rides. In the stretch from Portland, OR to Sturgis, SD...In a stretch from Beaverton, OR to San Fran to Yosemite National Park. These are the two I remember most. Breathtaking scenery.
Furthest I have ridden in a day is 700km. It also winter so I left in the dark and finished in the dark. It was a big day as I done 2,600km over the previous 7 days with temperatures not much above freezing. This was in New Zealand where we don’t have interstates
Great tips, Amanda! 750 miles is my current one day ride, as I don’t do the Iron Butt style of riding. I’ve found, when doing a long distance to a destination, is to have the first day from home as the longest, then each day after, getting progressively less and less miles. If I start to feel drowsy/inattentive, then I stop for hydration. Hydration is not to be underestimated! All the best, Rob
Thanks Rob!! :D That's an awesome record!! :D I would def agree with the biggest miles on the first day plan! I always strive for that, but I can never get out early enough on the first day, so most of the time my second day is the longest then it goes downhill from there lol For real though. Water is SO important, and I feel like everyone underestimates how dehydrated we get sitting in one position on the bike!
Rik, I agree with you, it made for a long day. The next day we did 450 miles, to reach our destination. My wife, riding her own bike, was not particularly happy with me when we got there. 😂
If you're sensitive to sorbitol, don't use the Gatorade drink singles. It is very embarrassing to be uncomfortable in the saddle. Let's just say you don't want any nicknames from your riding buddies.
I did my first longer Ride as a picked up my very first Motorcycle 2 days ago. I had to familiarize with her as i was going along riding home. It was a 1,5 half hour ride for a 60 km Distance. It felt like 3 Hours because i was so concentrated on my Bike. As i made it Home it felt sooo good. I was euphoric. Never felt like that before.
Longest trip for me was 580 miles in a day, though not on purpose. :). I hit a mountain pass that with serious snow fall, had to turn around and go all the way back south to the desert (Mojave) just to cross over mountains that were low enough to not have snow. Good times. My number one thing for comfort is my camel back. If I'm dehydrated, it's no good. Great video, thank you!
Oregon 500 last 20 years. It's my long ride of the year. Have done close to 1000 on a 4 day trip but my butt doesn't like that. Have to try stopping more:}
557 miles was my longest leg of a 2 day trip from D/FW to Milwaukee, WI in July 2017. I wish I knew then what I know now from watching you and Tim and from my other long trips. I learned a lot of do's and don'ts on that trip, many of which you address in your video. Mostly I learned that although I wasn't nearly taxing the limits of my BMW R1200RT, I got close to taxing MY limits. More rest breaks, more water, more stretching, more Advil, and less get-there-itis! ;-)
Awesome! Thanks Michael! lol I know those feels I wish I could have learned a few more things about good gear before the Pilgrimage I would have been so much more comfortable lol
I have done 1000 miles in 24 hours. I won't do that again anytime soon. I think the thing that makes me the most comfortable knowing the bike is in good shape and highway pegs. Got to move the legs.
Longest mileage: 1,035 miles for an Iron Butt Saddlesore. One thing for long days--frequent stretch breaks, at least at every gas stop (~200 miles). When I did my SS, I had brought my ENO Single Nest hammock and strung it up at a Georgia rest stop in the picnic area. Made for a better trip to be able to take a 40-minute power nap.
757 miles on my BMW MANY years ago was my all time best. I thought I was going to need a crane to get me off of it when I arrived at the motel. When Sarah was riding, we rode our Electra Glides from Oak Park, IL to Rochester, NY for a family gathering. On the way home, we adopted the 75/150 rule....at 75 miles, stop for a couple of minutes, get off and walk around the bikes. At 150 miles, fuel stop. One thing I figured out about packing a first aid kit is to Know what's in it and how to use it. This was a great video, Amanda!
Longest ride in one day was roughly 600 miles. But I should note that all of my riding is done on a big bore cruiser (2018 Yamaha Eluder) and highway miles. Having a windshield large enough to create an undisturbed pocket of air behind it goes a long way toward comfort. Helmet buffeting at 75MPH can wear on you after just 100 miles. I also really don't like having to wear a full-face or 3/4 helmet. I much prefer a 1/2 helmet for comfort. Unfortunately, the Medium Yamaha windshield on my bike doesn't quite offer enough protection from road debris/weather, so on long rides I do take a full-face helmet and only wear the 1/2 helmet for shorter, pretty weather rides.
Some great tips here, Amanda. My favorite was "don't knock it until you try it" 🤓👍 - so true for so many things! The most I've ridden in a day is about 250 miles. For me, the biggest single factor is temperature. I've ridden when I've barely been able to stop shivering (really unsafe) and where I'm just drenched from sweat (also unsafe). Like you mentioned layering and being prepared are HUGE when riding long distances.
Thanks so much :D lol for real though! A bunch of my Harley friends give me so much shit about my Textiles but they have no idea how much more comfortable they'd be. Yes! lol been there man, before I figured out how to layer properly I did a lot of dumb riding in really dumb conditions lol
I’m on a long trip right now actually:-) I asked Tim (40 Times) how he stays charged with electricity. Waiting for reply. How do YOU stay charged??? My bike will charge my phone but doesn’t do a great job on my battery pack... so I “limp” to an outlet (Starbucks or restaurant) & get 45-60 minutes of electricity & pray! Other tips would be great, thanks (-: LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! Keep it up, you are great(-: Oh! & I rode from 90 plus degrees to the 50’s & didn’t pack the right gear... your words are wise!!! Longest miles = 500 Discomfort = shoulders & butt
Thanks Rik! I use a combo of like 3 battery packs and a charger attached the battery on the bike. I only use the bike charger when the bike is running and all the rest of the time at camp I use the battery packs. Maybe try a beefier battery pack? I have this one that also has an AC plug on it as well which is great for laptops etc. amzn.to/31j9rP5 But also this one which is smaller but should have no problem charging your phone amzn.to/2MFPzBN
Another great video Amanda! Lots of great advice! 605 miles is my highest one day, and it was too damn much! I was absolutely toasted when I finished! I try to move around during the ride to stay comfortable. I reach a point where comfort is unattainable...then I have to find my mental happy place. Music is a lifesaver for me!!
Your tips are so helpful Amanda. Longest miles in one day? Hmmm. Only around 300 unfortunately. (Neck and shoulder problems but I’m hoping to fix this soon!) I definitely take breaks while riding. It certainly helps!!
Awesome tips thanks! My longest day was 450 miles. We like to take the back roads to avoid the Interstates - we find that this can take 2 or 3x longer but enjoy seeing things that are off the beaten path. I think the things that help me with comfort the most is a windshield and my seat that has a gel insert :)
Hey Amanda, another good video. How do you keep your hydration bladder clean while on the road. I want to take mine on a 10 day trip but I'm not sure how to keep it fresh. Also do those electrolyte tabs leave any residue in the bag or mouth piece?
Hey Chris! As long as you're using the reservoir consistently on the road it stays pretty clean, I normally only clean my bladder out and let it hang dry when I get back after a long trip, so it doesn't mold in between trips. You can get reservoir cleaning tablets and a kit to scrub the hose out. Ideally I normally put the electrolyte tablets in a different water bottle I use just for that purpose. 👌 If you're staying hydrated it doesn't take a whole lot to replenish your electrolytes in most situations, so I drink the reg water while I'm going down the road and drink the *cold* water with the nuun tablets from my hydro flask at breaks 😊 the Nuun tablets will leave a little residue in any bottle or reservoir so it is important to clean it out after every trip.
Hey girl, In your fresh cooking video, what was that camping cookware that you used. The stainless steel combo? I can’t find it and I want it. Oh and by the way, thanks for your help in helping me to break through my comfort zone and just doing it!!!!!!!!! You’re amazing.
As the Magpie Flies thanks a bunch. You’re reply was right on time. I spent all weekend on the natchez Trace riding my bike. Its not small at all. Its just perfect for me. Lol. Don’t stop making videos. RU-vid is my television and your channel along with Tim’s is the best. You’re ups and downs inspire me so much.
Great tips - I only do short rips out and back to home on the weekends so far (my longest single out/back trip has been about 200 miles) - ultimately I would like to stretch it to some overnight trips (not camping) - then maybe if in the cards and adventure bike in the future. But your tips still apply even to us short rippers - sometimes I focus so much on loving the technical part of riding, I don't really "stop and smell the roses" long enough during the trip - so I need to work on that... :)
Excellent tips and words of Wisdom. So much great advice to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable ride. You are awesome!! I haven’t really kept track of my longest day ride but it would probably be around 300 - 400 miles. Also, I tend to take a jump start battery with me to protect against weak motorcycle battery. It also doubles as a device charger.
This a really great video. Super great advice. The only thing I would add is: 1. consider adding highway footpegs if you are going to do bigger miles regularly. 2. If your seat isn't comfortable after 100 miles it's not going to get better. Sheepskins, Air Hawks, inflatable camp seats, or (more expensive) customs saddles are a good option. My long day: 1520 miles. San Francisco to Kearney Nebraska. Followed a few hours later by 1515 miles from Kearney to Atlantic City.
Back in the mid 80's I rode my 750cc Moto Guzzi 1500 miles from South Dakota to North Carolina with gas and stretch breaks only, 24 plus hours straight. I was in my mid 20's then and I did some really stupid things when I was young. My Guzzi had a great after market seat and I packed gear so I had a back rest, it had a fairing and windshield, foot boards, and a throttle lock. Just this year 2021 in January I rode from Clarksville, TN back to Eastern North Carolina in one day, 614 miles on my 2013 Super Tenere. It took just under 9 hours. I may have missed Amanda saying this, but break in your back side by taking longer and longer rides before you take a long trip.
My record, 1558 miles in 28 hours, but not all of my rides Iron Butts. What makes me most comfortable? Without any hesitation, music! No gear fits me well, 5’3”, 180, stocky! Another great video, Amanda. Thanks.
My longest day was only about 650 miles. My longest trip was been only 6000 miles. But I did ride 1500 miles (round trip) for lunch once. Medical problems this year pretty much wiped out this year's riding.
Coming late to this party. Longest single day - around 1200 miles. Have done multiple 1000+ mile days, but prefer 300-400 MPD in "Flower-Sniffing" mode. If I'm off pavement, adjust downward. Comfort - adjust the bike to fit you. 2 of the best and easiest things are a good saddle and handlebars. Wind protection is another biggie. Don't feel ashamed at having a collection of barely-used windshields - the bug stopper your buddy raves about may just have you taking the same one off at the side of the road and throwing it into the weeds after a couple of hours. Turbulence makes noise at the helmet level - extremely fatiguing. Ear plugs, too. And don't overlook footpegs I find most OEM pegs to be too narrow. The Iron Butt Association's "Archives of Wisdom": www.ironbuttrally.com/tech/aow.cfm
Just a few miles under a 1000 in one day. That was long but not totally exhausting. Worst was this same trip starting out in rain which turned into Biblical Rains, a 6 to 7 hour road trip to first destination turned into a 14 hour trip. Exhausting, nerve racking with semi traffic turning the rains into TSUNAMIS! LOL..but hey, its the adventure right! Still, so not a fan of riding in the rain at night! I really appreciate your vlogs. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Longest jaunt 800 miles from Panama City Beach to Dallas (home) last year on an Indian Springfield. It was grueling especially along I-10 in a construction zone! 🥵 Same trip this year 750 miles Dallas to Elba, AL and stopped at Jazz fest in NoLa on the way home from PCB. I have a couple 600 mile legs coming up in a few weeks, this time on the Roadmaster. So I'll be comfy. I'm loving all my road trips.
Something a bit over 600 miles in a day - We had a year where we did that 3 times! Since then, I decided 400 miles is my limit for transport, otherwise, let's just haul the bikes or break the trip up into more days. Having a custom seat has been the MOST AMAZING IMPROVEMENT! It was 370 miles before I even noticed my behind this last trip! And taking breaks. I'm a "just push through" kind of person, but taking breaks makes it so much more fun. Snack, water, photo, then ride. :)
lol it is a lot! More days can sometimes make a trip a bit more enjoyable overall! No sense in rushing to a start of a route if you're already tired when you start 'the trip' Yes! much to be said for a better seat and lots of breaks!
my 1868 miles to an address near Corvallis, MT will be broken into three and a half days. I've done 800 in one day, but that was on a Goldwing which I used to refer to as my "6 cylinder Lazy-Boy" … with an 80 mph fan... Saw the comment below that 65 bought tix for RMR and you expect 30 to show... too bad, so sad. I'm looking forward to it being a great start for a 17 days of riding and exploring the great American west.
First of all - excellent videos. Good quality and genuine. Amanda, you are clearly a talented artist. I did a back to back Iron Butt Ride 1000 miles in one day (20 hours slept a few hours) and then 1500 miles in 34 hours. I ride a Kawasaki KLR 650. I had the stock seat widened about 1 inch and excellent quality foam was installed. I also check my posture as I ride, I take secondary roads whenever possible so I am turning, stopping, starting, and the single biggest benefit comes from mindfully relaxing the muscle of my upper body - primarily shoulders and neck. Long rides are just like eating an elephant - one bite at a time.
Thanks so much David! Movement is so important! Sticking in one position isn't good for nobody anytime. I find that I normally clench my jaw and have to remind myself to relax so I don't get neck pain lol
Longest single day on the bike was 1063 to document an Iron Butt,, but never sent in the paperwork. Did a fund raiser for my church's food pantry and rode 48 states in 23 days. 10,500 miles in total. Lots of fun.
1172 on a saddle sore 1000 mile charity ride. boy was that tiring! I was pretty good for the first 600 but after that it got harder. I was on a 98 Kawasaki VN1500 Classic.
Excellent video, Amanda, very thorough. The longest I've ever done on a bike was 580 miles, coming from West Virginia to Hampton Roads on my first long trip. That day was a big push because I kept on riding further away from home on that trip, and on the last day had to make it back to be at work next morning. For a long day on the saddle I recommend a sheep skin throw. They're fairly cheap and make your seat instantly more comfortable, they repell water, are cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. The throw will add about one inch to your seat height, so beware if you have a tall bike. Once your butt gets tired of the sheep skin you just remove it and go back to a stock seat, and vice versa once you are tired of the stock seat. Repeat over and over for long mileage!
@@AstheMagpieFlies I got mine from $30 on IKEA, you can find similar at Walmart, Amazon, Costco, etc. The best would be to find a sheep farm and buy it directly. You want to buy the untreated sheep skin as it repels water better than the treated type.
My longest in one day is about 550 miles. I was on my 09 Suzuki Boulevard and would stop every two hours for gas. That was somewhat doable on that bike. Age and arthritis are not your friends when motorcycling. Now, even when on my sport touring bike, i “try to stop” every 100 miles which is usually about 1 1/2 hours. Age and arthritis still aren’t my friends lol. Back, knee, and butt take turns hurting no matter how much I adjust. I like to keep it to 200-250 miles a day if possible but with time constraints and distance I usually push it to 350-400 a day with lots of water and small portion healthy eating to get me there and able to recuperate. Great tips and thanks for sharing!
My longest day is 560 miles, riding my VFR800 home after buying it. A hydration bladder in my tank bag, a throttle lock, and chapstick make long days much more enjoyable for me.
Hi Amanda, I have driven 1000 miles in 18 hours once on my Burgmam 400 scooter. That was way too exhausting. What I like to do is stop and enjoy scenic areas or stop and read historic markers to learn of the history of the area I'm riding through. It usually gives me a much needed break anyway. I again want to say I really enjoy your videos, especially your personality. Very positive and real. You remind me of my youngest daughter Melissa, who lives in Maine and I miss.
360 miles across the AZ portion of the Navajo Reservation to Taos NM. Tons of stops for fuel, water, sightseeing, photos, and wine tasting. Whew, it was awesome! :D But my stock seat really sucks as I could only ride for one hour before I had to get off to stand and stretch. :(
my longest rides have been 8 hours, but about 250 miles because it was complicated road. In raw distance I've done about 300 in a day. Lots of days over 200 though. But this summer I am going 1,100 over two days, a few days on and off the bike, then 1,100 back, so stay tuned.
Your right on with your suggestions for riding long hours in the saddle. Last summer I rode a butt burner 1,000. 1,035 miles total. Just a couple of months ago I rode 830 miles in 16 hours. It was brutal. I've actually decided to slow down in the future. Not o my mph, but total miles per day as well. Gonna try smelling the roses.
Thanks so much Pierre! That's awesome :D lol I can only imagine. It's definitely a 'muscle' that has to be stretched, it's important to stretch it. One of those use it or loose it kind of things I think. The less you do it or the bigger gap between trips the harder it is to do it. I firmly believe in smelling the roses though ;)
My biggest problem is no back rest on my Honda Adventure. Having been run by a drunk driver several years ago that caused major damage to my L3-4-5 after 2 hours I gotta stand up & move around or my legs go numb which slows me down. Damn drunks!
I only have put 1300. Miles all together . . And I have put 77 miles one it just yesterday. I belieave that was my longest and. Plan on riding a 500 ish miles. To see an old homie. I'm going to watch this more for your info ty alot. N yes my 1st video I seen by you ty. Again. I'll be watching more
You nailed this video Amanda! I don’t really pay attention to the number of miles. I’ve done a few 12 hour days and that about cripples me. Definitely getting off the bike frequently matters. I have an upgraded seat. It was the main reason I bought the bike I currently have. The right gear for sure! Taking the time to stop and enjoy the sights... priceless. Washing the bike! My husband rolls his eyes, but it is a great way to go over the bike. I’ve prevented a number of little problems from becoming big ones just by being mindful and giving my ride a good rub down. Great video!
Hi Amanda just a thought when you introduce yourself for sake of clarity say Amanda Zito not ‘Amanazito’ for those of us who dont have american accents. Really like your videos.
Great little video and to the point. Best miles I've done is 450 on 2 lane roads in Montana in the early 70's. Most comfortable, good after market seat, stoping every 1.5 hrs. If your not having fun why do it.
Did 867 miles in one day from Reno to Tucson....in July, so it was hot and barren most of the way. Had to stop about every hour to cool ourselves down and drink fluids. Walked into the convenience store and enjoyed the air conditioning for about 5 minutes which helped a lot. Clothing being comfortable was the best thing. Even the smallest thread or piece of glove which is poking at you can be annoying if it pokes for any length of time. Our trip took 17.5 hours but made it home safely around 2 AM.
My longest to date has been Atlanta to Baton Rouge... I learned a lot... it was August so hydration was topic number 1... also I stay in shape in my private life so that was a huge help. Know your limits. The most fun were gas and rest stops... everyone just looked at me with envy as they knew I was on an awsome adventure. Gr8 video. This about 550 miles btw.
My longest day on a motorcycle was 950 Miles because I read the map wrong. It was supposed to be a 750-mile day. I had a Goldwing there so 750 miles is pretty easy., the one thing that helps me do long distance on a motorcycle is relaxing. If I can stay relax and stay focused on the ride then my body does not get tired and I log more miles. Also staying hydrated; it is exactly as you said in this video.
Longest was about 600 miles. I have done multiple 500 mile days to get some place needed. Like after a great trip to Maine and had two days to get home to Ohio. 1015 miles. Best needed item for me on a long trip is my Air Hawk seat pad. Love it!
HI! very nice video, I just found you... Well the answer the question I will say it is very different to ride a small bike vs a full size bike. I once rode 600 miles from San Francisco to Ensenada en my KLR and it took me 14 hrs. BUT I just rode 440 on my honda 150 and it took me 13 hrs. One issue you did not mention was, take time to cross a border!!! I made the mistake of thinking (since I was on a bike) it would take me like 20 minutes, well it did not. HOmeland security has change the rules and they made me cross walking, so I cross 2 times, so it was over 1 hour, plus 2 hour latter departure well it all added up!! so instead of drinking beer by 7, I was ridding at close to 10 pm.
Most definitely. I was ably to to help a fellow motorcyclist out with mine. As far as tubed or tubeless. I carry plug and patch kit, small bottle of tire sealant. Tire pump. Smaller tire bars/levers. Tools to remove my front and rear wheels. I take an extra tube, or bring a tube that will fit either tire.
Oh girl, that camel pak saved our lives on our trip to AZ a few months ago! Having water without having to dismount, best thing ever!! Thanx for all the other tips, will definitely be using those!! 💜💜💋💋
When younger I rode a Hardly Ableson across the country. Maybe this is a guy thing, but my underwear was killing my leg. The double seam at the leg felt like ropes digging into my hide after several hours. They were also cotton that held body moisture, (avoid cotton clothing). I left them in a gas station garbage can. Much better. A sheepskin seat cover helped on the return trip as well. We would ride for three hours and take a brake, then ride two hours take a brake. Ride another 2 hours take a brake. Then stop for a brake every hour after that. By the end of the day an hour was a long time. We did 10 hour days. Our goal was 500 miles a day. To average 50 miles per hour you have to ride near 75 miles per hour because of stops. the wind can be a real bugger at that speed. I had a sissy bar that I strapped all my stuff to except the sleeping bag. I could lean against the cargo to take strain off of trying to hold myself up. The sleeping bag was strapped to the handle bars to break some of the wind off of my chest, (had no windshield). The trip was San Francisco to Virginia and back. We took 80 east and then returned on 40 west. The return trip was a real bore. Lots of the same scenery.
Am slowly catching up with your videos. My longest ride was 1500 miles in 28 hours. Was very tired and was unable to find a comfortable position on the seat. Done with that style of riding because I missed a lot of beautiful scenery in Montana. I am also trying to do more non interstate or main highway riding. Just felt I was missing a lot.
That's my biggest problem is not stopping and eatting good when traveling to get somewhere I'm bad about just grabbing a snack at gas station. Around 600 miles. And what makes for great long rides that be my Roadglide it's great long distance riding.
1050miles for my first SaddleSore few weeks ago. I just keep moving on my bike, sitting on different spots. My wife was not amused me strapping one of her couch pillows on my seat. Also I prefer my leather suit, it just fits perfectly. But at the end of the trip there was a heavy hail storm and I was soaked. My bike only has a range of 125miles, so there are always enough breaks. Just remind yourself drinking and eating a little bit, every time you stop.
First off, great video Amanda! You’re getting so good at this 🤙🏼 Longest day riding was my last day of the 2016 solo XC tour, 500miles from northwest Idaho to my hometown, Eugene OR. And the thing that makes long distance days easier for me, getting the tasty snacks (that I don’t normally buy for myself) and looking forward to eating them lol
I like being prepared for lot of situations lol including coming onto someone who needs help. Which means having to carry the full set of wrenches etc. ;) I can't count the amount of people I've been able to help on trips, and in the woods because I carry the whole set, not just the stuff for my bike. It also means I don't have to change my kit (and potentially forget vital tools) every time I switch bikes.
I've bought a number of motorcycles on Ebay over the years. I like to Fly and Ride. This particular trip took me to Syracuse, NY to pick up a 1998 Honda CBR 600 F3. I didn't get on the road after picking the bike until about mid day, so I only made it as far south as Columbia, MD. I got on the road at 6 AM the next day. I made it home to South FL a little after midnight and 1057 miles.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Well, selling them is not the initial intent. However I guess that is ultimately what will happen to them. I buy bikes we (my wife and I, she rides her own) want to ride and own. Currently have a stable of 4 Honda CBR 600's. 2 F3's and 2 F4i's. I mean, you need spares right? Since 2005 we've purchased 8 bikes off eBay.
Longest in one day? 750 miles, 15 years ago, on my Geezer Glider, uh, Goldwing GL1200. I retired her with over 700K miles on her. Companionship makes me most comfortable during long trips - someone to share the sights, sounds, etc. with - but it's been difficult to find a lady with an iron butt like mine - usually, they get really into it for about a year, then start begging off the longer trips. In my early 20's (1981) I did a grand trip - Florida to PEI, across the lower tier, down into Montana, to Texas, down through Mexico as far as Oaxaca, then back to Florida on a Shovelhead Wideglide.
@@AstheMagpieFlies I rode my Oldwing every day for years. Used it for everything - pulled a Kwik Kamp camper all over creation, pulled a 12 foot flatbed trailer for farm stuff at least 3 times every month, often hauling close to 1000 pounds. My farm is remote, sugar sand road for 3 miles off the hard road, house is at the back of 270 acres which sometimes floods a foot deep, making the exhaust sound like a motorboat. The old bike never let me down, but I pulled very scrupulous maintenance. Also made some mods - angle milled the cylinder heads, added 2" straight exhaust with fishtails (Mexican duals, adjustable length, could shorten for trailering). Call me Scooter Trash!
Ace vid and tips, and what a cool structure at the end! :-) Most miles in a day was probably on my Moto Guzzi V7, I decided to go for a ride to my fav cafe for lunch, which was on the coast in Cornwall, I live in Sussex, it was roughly a 650mile round trip! :D I was walking around like John Wayne the rest of the week, but it was an epic adventure! :D As for most comfortable... I guess it is a PMA, the adventure, the explore, it 99% of the time makes all the discomfort fade to the back of the brain, at least until the bike is tucked away again at the back of my garage anyhows! :D
XD I imagine that Stonehenge is a bit more awesome lol but for us poor people that probably won't make it to the UK till we're old, the concrete war memorial will have to do lol
To answer your question 1064 kilometres (661 miles) we have an event called the Longest Day 1,000k ride plus mileage to get to the start and back home again. PS the scenery thru the centre of the South Island is orgasmic.
Awesome! :) Ya! It's called the Iron Butt here in the U.S. there's a whole association around riding ridiculous long miles. They have the Iron Butt Saddlesore 1000, SaddleSore 2000, Bun Burner 1500 (1,500 miles in less than 36 hours), and the 48 States in 10 Days. They also have a big Rally every year where they do ridiculous miles, and give awards at the end.
@mld I have the Bike Master Heated Grips, they're just really nice to extend your riding season in spring/fall or at least make it so you can feel your finger tips a little longer lol
Will be checking out those electrolyte tablets, but in a pinch plain old salt saves the day. I can tell when I'm getting electrolyte depleted. I know I'm drinking enough water but I start getting achy and weak, headache, etc. That's when I usually look for something salty. Salted peanuts, an order of fries from a fast food place, bottle of V8 Juice, or even just some salt. To me it seems like it works faster than sports drinks and the like.
Truth! I just like the slightly fizzy taste XD It makes me drink water a little more than I would otherwise. But yes, Salty treats are still better than downing a sports drink that's packed with lots of sugar, and then you get the sugar crash later.
Hi Amanda great video, I'm not sure what my longest ride in a day is but I have done 600mi more than once. of course it depends on what bike and weather/terrain. present bike is a KLR650 longest so far is 300mi. I need to do something with the seat lol
Longest day I rode was 780-someting miles, but I left at about noon so I was basically riding all night. I stopped about 20 miles from my destination and took a nap and then rode in and put up the tent and slept till like 11 or noon. :-) I usually rode 450 to 500 miles a day when I was just trying to get somewhere. Listening to music helps me stay focused sometimes when the road isn't very exiting or interesting. Also I started riding farther into the night as the wind dies down making it a lot easier to ride comfortably. Of course that comes with its own dangers but they can be mitigated too somewhat. Being as I ride a KLR, I don't go all that fast so I more just ride for longer. I think some people confuse discomfort with danger and thus don't expect as much of themselves as they could. Of course, not to say that you shouldn't make sure you're alert and your reaction time isn't slowing. Just now got to see this, good video!
Thanks Al-Can! That's awesome! lol in contrast when I did my big loop of Montana I think I maxed 175 miles a day on average lol but I only did 3600 miles in 2 1/2 months, not exactly going from coast to coast :P I like listening to audio books, it makes big flat sections go by a little easier.
Audiobooks are a good idea... I got an app called V-Radio Lite which is a huge collection of vintage radio shows, and they’re downloadable for listening out of service. There’s all kinds, detective stuff, music, comedy... anyway something to check out. Ride safe!
