First Overnight Run?
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From: NOVA
I ride 7 to get to a point where I can jump off onto other roads, usually Leesburg on a regular basis so far. It's not fun, it's not pretty, but it gets me somewhere that is. As long as 50 isn't stop n go traffic, I think I'll be OK. And if I really get tired of it, I'll start hunting for smaller highways which is where I've been doing most of my distance riding.
"Battle plans are perfect until the moment the first shot is fired."
"Battle plans are perfect until the moment the first shot is fired."
Not the only one. If I need to lay down some serious miles, give me the Interstate any time. Sometimes it really is about getting there.
On the opposite end of things, if I've got the time, I love working my way through the seriously back roads. Gravel is best. You have those roads to yourself most of the time. See a lot of interesting stuff, too.
On the opposite end of things, if I've got the time, I love working my way through the seriously back roads. Gravel is best. You have those roads to yourself most of the time. See a lot of interesting stuff, too.
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From: Running with the gators
To me it's not about how many miles can you run in a day or what ever. It's about loading up the bike and heading out and exploring things along the way.
If you ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours your probably not going to see much.
I take couple changes of clothes, money, paper maps. After that I figure it out when I get to god only know's where. And when I do Im not tired because I had no scheduled time to be there and have not scheduled time to leave there.
If you ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours your probably not going to see much.
I take couple changes of clothes, money, paper maps. After that I figure it out when I get to god only know's where. And when I do Im not tired because I had no scheduled time to be there and have not scheduled time to leave there.
To me it's not about how many miles can you run in a day or what ever. It's about loading up the bike and heading out and exploring things along the way.
If you ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours your probably not going to see much.
I take couple changes of clothes, money, paper maps. After that I figure it out when I get to god only know's where. And when I do Im not tired because I had no scheduled time to be there and have not scheduled time to leave there.
If you ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours your probably not going to see much.
I take couple changes of clothes, money, paper maps. After that I figure it out when I get to god only know's where. And when I do Im not tired because I had no scheduled time to be there and have not scheduled time to leave there.
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: St Louis Mo
LOL - wrong model, genius. But then again you only have 3 weeks experience. As if that matters. What, exactly, do you think you need to take differently on an overnight trip on your bike you wouldn't need on a normal trip? But to help you out buddy here's what I take on a single overnight trip on my motorcycle:
1) An espresso machine
2) A large cooler
3) a 4-burner Coleman stove
4) A 20-lb propane tank for the above
5) A hair dryer
6) An 8-person tent
7) A 1500w diesel generator
8) Two 5-gallon jugs of gasoline for the generator
9) A picnic table
10) Two months supply of food
11) Four months supply of water
12) A king-size foam mattress
13) Enough clothes for 2 weeks
14) Various maps
15) 4 Rolls of toilet paper
16) My 4-drawer filing cabinet with important work papers
17) 3 months supply of hair products
I think that about covers it for me on an overnight trip. I mean, why would I just bring a pair of jeans, a tee shirt, and maybe a sweatshirt? I need to be comfortable.
1) An espresso machine
2) A large cooler
3) a 4-burner Coleman stove
4) A 20-lb propane tank for the above
5) A hair dryer
6) An 8-person tent
7) A 1500w diesel generator
8) Two 5-gallon jugs of gasoline for the generator
9) A picnic table
10) Two months supply of food
11) Four months supply of water
12) A king-size foam mattress
13) Enough clothes for 2 weeks
14) Various maps
15) 4 Rolls of toilet paper
16) My 4-drawer filing cabinet with important work papers
17) 3 months supply of hair products
I think that about covers it for me on an overnight trip. I mean, why would I just bring a pair of jeans, a tee shirt, and maybe a sweatshirt? I need to be comfortable.
I call BS ... Why would you take 2 jugs of gasoline for a diesel generator?
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Northern Virginia
I ride 7 to get to a point where I can jump off onto other roads, usually Leesburg on a regular basis so far. It's not fun, it's not pretty, but it gets me somewhere that is. As long as 50 isn't stop n go traffic, I think I'll be OK. And if I really get tired of it, I'll start hunting for smaller highways which is where I've been doing most of my distance riding.
"Battle plans are perfect until the moment the first shot is fired."
"Battle plans are perfect until the moment the first shot is fired."
Enjoy the trip, remember to stop and stretch every hour to 90 minutes.
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From: Colorado
It's probably one of those new devices that make diesel. This one is gas powered. Others may use solar but most are powered by WIND.
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From: Nowhere
If you've ridden 250 a day before... you'll be fine. Don't try and do a 600 mile day on your first over night trip though.