Cheapest way of resting over a long ride
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Hurdle Mills NC
Not sure I replied to this or another thread ..
Well for me .. I could do a 600 mile day dawn to dust with plenty of butt breaks in a day not problem.
I use KOA cabins if in the vicinity. Cheap .. have heat and a/c .. sometimes TV. All I really need is to hang my hat
Well for me .. I could do a 600 mile day dawn to dust with plenty of butt breaks in a day not problem.
I use KOA cabins if in the vicinity. Cheap .. have heat and a/c .. sometimes TV. All I really need is to hang my hat
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: East Coast, USA
Heading out to Sturgis, you'll see a number of bikers catching some zzzzz's in the rest areas. I've never been hassled doing that, but I am aware of the potential dangers.
As others have mentioned, I'd rather camp in my gear than stay in a cheap, bug infested, dirty motel. A number of campgrounds even when full, have an overflow area where one can setup.
Here are a couple of resources I use:
https://freecampsites.net/
http://www.uscampgrounds.info/
http://www.rv-camping.org/
As others have mentioned, I'd rather camp in my gear than stay in a cheap, bug infested, dirty motel. A number of campgrounds even when full, have an overflow area where one can setup.
Here are a couple of resources I use:
https://freecampsites.net/
http://www.uscampgrounds.info/
http://www.rv-camping.org/
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: west Michigan
Heading out to Sturgis, you'll see a number of bikers catching some zzzzz's in the rest areas. I've never been hassled doing that, but I am aware of the potential dangers.
As others have mentioned, I'd rather camp in my gear than stay in a cheap, bug infested, dirty motel. A number of campgrounds even when full, have an overflow area where one can setup.
Here are a couple of resources I use:
https://freecampsites.net/
http://www.uscampgrounds.info/
http://www.rv-camping.org/
As others have mentioned, I'd rather camp in my gear than stay in a cheap, bug infested, dirty motel. A number of campgrounds even when full, have an overflow area where one can setup.
Here are a couple of resources I use:
https://freecampsites.net/
http://www.uscampgrounds.info/
http://www.rv-camping.org/
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From: St. Charles, MO
I wouldn't sleep at the POLICE STATION in those two areas... and I live nearby!
Seriously, though... to the OP, I didn't catch your age, but a buddy of mine rides from St. Louis to Sturgis (1,000 miles) in a single day every year. At the end of the rally, he turns around and rides home in a single day. He's 52 years old.
Keys are:
1) Lots of breaks (every 150 miles or so) - get off the bike, walk around for 10 minutes. Don't just fuel and bolt - get off, stretch your legs.
2) Hydration. He has a cupholder on his handlebars that always has a bottle of water. The goal is to drink the bottle of water before stopping for gas.
3) Food. He doesn't stop and have a heavy meal along the whole trip; he has a small, healthy snack at each stop (package of nuts, granola bar - something with protein and carbs).
4) Start EARLY. He gets going right at or before sunbreak. Says he isn't tired in the morning, and he's fine until the sun sets; he doesn't start to "feel the day" until after dark.
YMMV
Seriously, though... to the OP, I didn't catch your age, but a buddy of mine rides from St. Louis to Sturgis (1,000 miles) in a single day every year. At the end of the rally, he turns around and rides home in a single day. He's 52 years old.
Keys are:
1) Lots of breaks (every 150 miles or so) - get off the bike, walk around for 10 minutes. Don't just fuel and bolt - get off, stretch your legs.
2) Hydration. He has a cupholder on his handlebars that always has a bottle of water. The goal is to drink the bottle of water before stopping for gas.
3) Food. He doesn't stop and have a heavy meal along the whole trip; he has a small, healthy snack at each stop (package of nuts, granola bar - something with protein and carbs).
4) Start EARLY. He gets going right at or before sunbreak. Says he isn't tired in the morning, and he's fine until the sun sets; he doesn't start to "feel the day" until after dark.
YMMV
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: west Michigan
^^^ The key to riding a 1,000 mile day is to cruise at 90 MPH for about 14 hours. You'll need the right roads, the right weather, the right traffic, and the right bike. With a few quick pit stops, your speed for the day will average out to about 70 mph.