Pathfinder's 100,000 (Cert.) Miles in 1 Year Attempt
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sector7g
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Good luck!
El Toro Joe
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Safe travels, Tony...your bike should know the route by heart, by now.
A pretty good ride in under 21 hours. I keep thinking "How the heck am I going to ride a Deca attempt this summer if I can't
finish these in under 20 hours?" … Then I remember that I will be attempting it with an 80 mph speed limit.
My stops will have to be much more efficient though. Hydration system will be mounted soon.
finish these in under 20 hours?" … Then I remember that I will be attempting it with an 80 mph speed limit.
My stops will have to be much more efficient though. Hydration system will be mounted soon.
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I have changed the Title to this thread. I am still not 100% in on the attempt, but since I am 1/4 of the way there…
I thought I would post up. I will be giving monthly total updates to my progress as the Certs. come in.
So far it looks like this:
January Totals are :
Cert. miles: 7,628 Total OD miles: 8,465
Came up short since I need to average 8,400 Cert. miles per month.
Then this:
February Totals are in: (6 BBGs)
Certificate miles: 9140
Odometer miles: 10,026
Year to date: (11 BBGs)
Certificate Miles: 16,768
Odometer Miles: 18,491
Pace: 16,800 (-32 miles)
Thought I would post this as a "Log/Blog" so if anyone is considering this ride, it could be of use.
NOTE: The actually ride is for 100,000 miles in one year. I am attempting to count only Cert. mileage as a greater challenge for
me. (And to make it much easier on the certification team.)
I thought I would post up. I will be giving monthly total updates to my progress as the Certs. come in.
So far it looks like this:
January Totals are :
Cert. miles: 7,628 Total OD miles: 8,465
Came up short since I need to average 8,400 Cert. miles per month.
Then this:
February Totals are in: (6 BBGs)
Certificate miles: 9140
Odometer miles: 10,026
Year to date: (11 BBGs)
Certificate Miles: 16,768
Odometer Miles: 18,491
Pace: 16,800 (-32 miles)
Thought I would post this as a "Log/Blog" so if anyone is considering this ride, it could be of use.
NOTE: The actually ride is for 100,000 miles in one year. I am attempting to count only Cert. mileage as a greater challenge for
me. (And to make it much easier on the certification team.)
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
Jeez, man. You should discuss this with a professional therapist.
Ride safely, brother. How's that Traxxion shock working out?
Ride safely, brother. How's that Traxxion shock working out?
"Dr. Riding" is my therapist .Jeez, man. You should discuss this with a professional therapist.
Ride safely, brother. How's that Traxxion shock working out?
The Penske stays rebuilt and safely put away until I decide what rides I am attempting this summer/fall.
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neanderthaler
Well-known member
Tony, check your texts. The boys have a way you could add a few miles overnight tonight
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
travel_man
Greg Rice
Got a little ride planned with my new BMW GSA to Key West, maybe Tony will check in and join us.
Greg, I would love to do the ride with you BUT:
4 hours down / 4 hours back… puts me back just in time to get ready for work.
AND
My health has been an issue and I need it for the rainy ride coming up this weekend.
AND
Seeing your GSA just might tip my decision making process full tilt.
Have a great ride and take a 7 mile bridge photo with your new girl !
Yesterdays ride was a pleasant surprise. It had all the pre thoughts of a rain filled day, but turned out to be a wonderful
ride. Approaching Jacksonville at 9pm (On pace for a 20 1/2 hour BBG) everything turned difficult. Cars slamming on their brakes
and the flow of traffic coming to a complete stop, let me know the dreamy coasting BBG was over. I sat at a dead stop for around 20 minutes before I realized the next exit was not going to happen. I dismounted my bike and did a quick observation of the median. Looked to be tall grass, a decline then an incline, with no barrier on the other side. I slowly rode the bike cautiously into
the declining ditch then realizing "a mushiness" I goosed the throttle and squirted to the other side and was on my way.
The detour feature worked great on the Zumo 550 and I was soon making my way through country roads I had never been on before. Soon I entered populated areas, passing a huge building (Amazon) and into the not so friendly areas of Jacksonville to my last fueling before the final push. The pump spit out a bad timed receipt and I went inside for another bad time on a receipt. I completed the ride and ended up in West Palm Beach. I got my Credit card rejected and a "Sale cancelled" notice and an invite to come inside for a conversation with the cashier - I declined. Whipped out my back up credit card and refueled. Now the receipt that ejected was a blank piece of white paper. I got the pump #…13 …what else. Went inside and finally got my final receipt.
20 hours 59 minutes. Not bad for a testing final 4 hour BBG ride.
#19 for the year was in the books and I had a grin on my face at the end of it all.
ride. Approaching Jacksonville at 9pm (On pace for a 20 1/2 hour BBG) everything turned difficult. Cars slamming on their brakes
and the flow of traffic coming to a complete stop, let me know the dreamy coasting BBG was over. I sat at a dead stop for around 20 minutes before I realized the next exit was not going to happen. I dismounted my bike and did a quick observation of the median. Looked to be tall grass, a decline then an incline, with no barrier on the other side. I slowly rode the bike cautiously into
the declining ditch then realizing "a mushiness" I goosed the throttle and squirted to the other side and was on my way.
The detour feature worked great on the Zumo 550 and I was soon making my way through country roads I had never been on before. Soon I entered populated areas, passing a huge building (Amazon) and into the not so friendly areas of Jacksonville to my last fueling before the final push. The pump spit out a bad timed receipt and I went inside for another bad time on a receipt. I completed the ride and ended up in West Palm Beach. I got my Credit card rejected and a "Sale cancelled" notice and an invite to come inside for a conversation with the cashier - I declined. Whipped out my back up credit card and refueled. Now the receipt that ejected was a blank piece of white paper. I got the pump #…13 …what else. Went inside and finally got my final receipt.
20 hours 59 minutes. Not bad for a testing final 4 hour BBG ride.
#19 for the year was in the books and I had a grin on my face at the end of it all.
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March Totals:
7 BBGs 10,751 Cert. Miles
YTD
18 BBGs 27,519 Cert. Miles
Pace: 25,200 Miles (+2,319 Miles)
March will most likely be my 3rd highest month this year.
April / May / June I am planning 5 BBGs each month, this would have me at about 50k after 6 months.
7 BBGs 10,751 Cert. Miles
YTD
18 BBGs 27,519 Cert. Miles
Pace: 25,200 Miles (+2,319 Miles)
March will most likely be my 3rd highest month this year.
April / May / June I am planning 5 BBGs each month, this would have me at about 50k after 6 months.
#20 BBG for the year is in the books: 20 hours 27 minutes
My GPS mount lost a pin, so I did not use GPS on this ride. I don't use it for directions anyway, but use it as a speedometer.
Pace was good
Storms moving north from the SE created a feeling of surfing ahead of a curl
Night riding was about perfect temps (75 - 77)
…need to do 2 BBGs next weekend.
My GPS mount lost a pin, so I did not use GPS on this ride. I don't use it for directions anyway, but use it as a speedometer.
Pace was good
Storms moving north from the SE created a feeling of surfing ahead of a curl
Night riding was about perfect temps (75 - 77)
…need to do 2 BBGs next weekend.
dcarver
Well-known member
08FJR4ME
-WYNPRO-
All this on a 2008 bike. I assume at the end of all this a new bike will be in the planning.
Best of luck my friend.
Dave
Best of luck my friend.
Dave
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Most likely a new bike IF the '08 makes it to the end of the year.
I would like to make 250k on the '08, but she is running rough. About 100k behind on a valve check, I feel like
I am playing Russian roulette each ride I venture out on. I have narrowed it down to 3 choices: Yamaha FJR
BMW GSA
Yamaha Tenere
bruinFJRguy
Well-known member
Congrats on the progress!!!
Ive wanted to do my first SS1k for a while now. I've somewhat got a route lined up and am deciding right now (as the sun comes up) whether to go today or next week. I had nearly contemplated doing a BBg for my first Iron Butt, but then realized the cert can only be earned if the rider first did a SS1k or BB in 36 hours.
Anyhow, I admire the miles you are covering!
As for your next steed, I like the idea of a Tenere! I found its comfort hard to beat for long rides, and it's a versatile tool! My next choice would be another FJR. I might elicit scowls for saying so, but, while the GS is a sexy beast, I've heard many stories of rides being cut short due to one problem or another. Such an event could put a monkey wrench in your cert plans!
Safe travels and good luck!
#21 is finished.
Snowbirds heading back up north (Easter Weekend) made for a terrible first 4 hours on I-95.
Stop and go 20 miles each side of Daytona. I started the ride at 11:00 am, so every aspect of the ride sucked.
Temperatures dropped down to 44 degrees and I really had to gut this one out without electrics. Glad I did though!
21 hours and 19 minutes was the bottom line.
Next week two BBGs are a must to stay on schedule. I haven't decided whether to try a BBG3000 or split them up…
Snowbirds heading back up north (Easter Weekend) made for a terrible first 4 hours on I-95.
Stop and go 20 miles each side of Daytona. I started the ride at 11:00 am, so every aspect of the ride sucked.
Temperatures dropped down to 44 degrees and I really had to gut this one out without electrics. Glad I did though!
21 hours and 19 minutes was the bottom line.
Next week two BBGs are a must to stay on schedule. I haven't decided whether to try a BBG3000 or split them up…
BBGs #22 & #23 HAVE to happen this weekend. I have yet to decide on the method I will use to attempt them, but I am leaning toward trying
to start the 1st BBG some time after work Friday. Since I would be tired already, this would be a chance to try a new method of riding until I needed
sleep, then sleeping for a hour or so and completing the ride after the short rest. By doing this I could create enough time in between BBGs to
get some good sleep… Or I could just try a BBG3000.
Either way here is my SPOT: SpotWalla.com - Trip Viewer
to start the 1st BBG some time after work Friday. Since I would be tired already, this would be a chance to try a new method of riding until I needed
sleep, then sleeping for a hour or so and completing the ride after the short rest. By doing this I could create enough time in between BBGs to
get some good sleep… Or I could just try a BBG3000.
Either way here is my SPOT: SpotWalla.com - Trip Viewer
