Tips for an Iron Butt Ride
Maybe no advantage... but its nice to know your overall speed average and estimated time of arrival. Besides,my gps is also an MP3 player and holds all my music.
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Can also warn of bad traffic conditions...
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My buddy organized ours and did a great job. We rode in a group of about 5 bikes and it was no problem. Everyone was committed to relatively quick stops so time was not wasted.
In SS1000, time is not your biggest enemy. Fatigue is your biggest enemy. I appreciate what some are saying about riding longer legs at the beginning so you have time saved up for longer rests at the end, but that seems like the hare's approach. I recommend more of a tortoise approach. Go ahead and take those breaks early and steady throughout your ride. If you become fatigued because of long stretches early in the ride, longer breaks towards the end will be insufficient to compensate.
Caffeine -- I don't drink a lot of it on a daily basis. We started our ride at 4:00 a.m. Around 2:00 (after a lunch stop) I found myself getting kind of drowsy. I had a Five Hour Energy with me and drank it. It perked me right up and I was not drowsy at all through the rest of the ride.
Route -- You don't necessarily have to stick to the interstate if you've got long stretches of open two lane highway. We did ours on Nevada's Hwy 50 (the Loneliest Road). I think it was perfect. We did have some times that we had to wait to pass, but by and large we were able to cruise.
Speed -- We rode fast. Doing so definitely caused us to consume more fuel and the fill ups were closer together than we would have had on a normal touring ride. However, I think those frequent breaks helped prevent fatigue. I don't think I would do it differently.
In SS1000, time is not your biggest enemy. Fatigue is your biggest enemy. I appreciate what some are saying about riding longer legs at the beginning so you have time saved up for longer rests at the end, but that seems like the hare's approach. I recommend more of a tortoise approach. Go ahead and take those breaks early and steady throughout your ride. If you become fatigued because of long stretches early in the ride, longer breaks towards the end will be insufficient to compensate.
Caffeine -- I don't drink a lot of it on a daily basis. We started our ride at 4:00 a.m. Around 2:00 (after a lunch stop) I found myself getting kind of drowsy. I had a Five Hour Energy with me and drank it. It perked me right up and I was not drowsy at all through the rest of the ride.
Route -- You don't necessarily have to stick to the interstate if you've got long stretches of open two lane highway. We did ours on Nevada's Hwy 50 (the Loneliest Road). I think it was perfect. We did have some times that we had to wait to pass, but by and large we were able to cruise.
Speed -- We rode fast. Doing so definitely caused us to consume more fuel and the fill ups were closer together than we would have had on a normal touring ride. However, I think those frequent breaks helped prevent fatigue. I don't think I would do it differently.
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From: Sherman, Texas
I have a buddy named Nick that was telling me abou this ride coming up. We would both love to do it but I already have to many things planned. I don't know if he is going to do it or not. And I am not sure that I could make 1K trip in 24 hours...
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Gedo76,
I have two other buddies doing the ride with me. If you guys are thinking about it, shoot me a PM.
Brent
I have two other buddies doing the ride with me. If you guys are thinking about it, shoot me a PM.
Brent
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From: Wichita Falls, Tx
Just did my first one a week ago on Friday the 6th.We rode from Wichita Falls, TX to Albuquerque, NM and back with me ending my ride in Bowie, TX to make sure I had enough mileage. My tips are to rest the night before. I didn't sleep very well though. Wear a camelbak and hydrate while riding. I enend up drinking four liters though out the day. Keep the calories coming in and I mean take a but load of snacks you can eat in a hurry and on the run. I also packed motrin and tylenol. I took 600mg of motrin once going out and once coming back. I really helps keep the soreness at bay.
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