ChipSTer
Growing old, but not up!
After market seat.... and Advil...
I dunno Radar let's forget about the SNAKES, and instead take some snacks in the event we run into some snakes and have to skedaddle outta there. All good points.
Gary
Set there and turn that.
PUss. hahahahaaaaa...
...500..... jeepers...
Howdy,
I wanted to see what 500 miles of back roads, minor hwys, and city riding all tossed together feels like.
All I can say is..... ughhh... I'm beat! need rest...
Tazmool
It's simply not and never will be miles as a measure of riding difficulty, it's time in the saddle, over what type of terrain and density.
P.S.
I think you need another thread on what to wear..
I spend 16 hours a day for 3 weeks setting on a tractor!!! I drive 4.7 minutes at 6.2 mph to 1 end of the field... At the End I bounce around the cab trying not to spill my Diet Dr Pepper as I turn at the end... Then,,, I move over exactly 24 feet,,, and drive 4.7 minutes to the opposite end of the field at 6.2 mph,,, where I repeat,,, for 16 hours at a time... :hyp1:
Let me tell you the truth... My 12 over 1,000 mile days were all easier than almost any 16 hour day riding a tractor...
AND,,, NOT FRIGG'N ONCE,,, while Driving a Tractor do You go By a Taco Bell!!!
Lastly, one thing I don't think anyone mentioned about long distance riding which may be THE most critical thing is your MINDSET....
If you can't do the mileage in your head, you can't do it in the saddle, no matter how good a saddle it is.....
Ride on!
Why worry about mileage? I've done many high mileage days, but prefer a good mix of twisty roads, scenery, and fun places to see. The slab bores me. I'd rather ride 200 great miles than 600 so-so miles anyday. Ride as long as you want and then stop. No need to ride for the sake of mileage.