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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
SaddleSore 1000 question
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<blockquote data-quote="Bounce" data-source="post: 991066" data-attributes="member: 257"><p>I'm with those that suggest you not plan a mid-ride break that's so long (and structured).</p><p></p><p>Plan your ride with a target speed that allows for 15 minute gas stops (times the number of stops you'll need @ 200 miles per tank). Then plan out a 2 hour pad for the unexpected. From there you have the remaining (usable) time within your 24 hours. Take 1000 miles/those hours and you have your target speed. Shoot for that or better AS AN AVERAGE.</p><p></p><p>Now you have all you need for your plan except your route. As a first attempt plan everything for success... which means interstates with a 70Mph or better posted speed limit.</p><p></p><p>Ride without plans for stops except for gas. Keep those stops UNDER 15 minutes. You're now ahead of your plan.</p><p></p><p>Only stop for anything more than gas when you can't safely ride any more. THEN take a 30 minute power nap and you'll be surprised at how restored you are.</p><p></p><p>Hydration? Anything that doesn't let you sip water all day while the wheels are rolling is not good enough.</p><p></p><p>Meals? **** meals! It's only 24 hours. Trail mix (without candy), dried fruit, beef jerky, Cliff bars, etc. Look for things that aren't sticky and are low fat/carb.</p><p></p><p>Plans beyond wheels turning, route, and mandatory stops for gas and receipts, are wasting time that could be put to better use.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bounce, post: 991066, member: 257"] I'm with those that suggest you not plan a mid-ride break that's so long (and structured). Plan your ride with a target speed that allows for 15 minute gas stops (times the number of stops you'll need @ 200 miles per tank). Then plan out a 2 hour pad for the unexpected. From there you have the remaining (usable) time within your 24 hours. Take 1000 miles/those hours and you have your target speed. Shoot for that or better AS AN AVERAGE. Now you have all you need for your plan except your route. As a first attempt plan everything for success... which means interstates with a 70Mph or better posted speed limit. Ride without plans for stops except for gas. Keep those stops UNDER 15 minutes. You're now ahead of your plan. Only stop for anything more than gas when you can't safely ride any more. THEN take a 30 minute power nap and you'll be surprised at how restored you are. Hydration? Anything that doesn't let you sip water all day while the wheels are rolling is not good enough. Meals? **** meals! It's only 24 hours. Trail mix (without candy), dried fruit, beef jerky, Cliff bars, etc. Look for things that aren't sticky and are low fat/carb. Plans beyond wheels turning, route, and mandatory stops for gas and receipts, are wasting time that could be put to better use. [/QUOTE]
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