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How far do you ride per day on long trips?

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I am sure it varies greatly, but Im trying to plan som longer trips, and Im thinking I comfortably can do something like 750km/466 miles per day. Maybe that is too short? Or too long for multiple days?
 
Noreg said:
I am sure it varies greatly, but Im trying to plan som longer trips, and Im thinking I comfortably can do something like 750km/466 miles per day. Maybe that is too short? Or too long for multiple days?
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That's probably close to my average on long, multi-day trips. If I'm just trying to get somewhere and am using major highways, then it can be more, 600-700 miles. If I'm in a very scenic area and I'm stopping a lot, maybe only 300 miles.
 
A casual day of riding can easily put 500km under my tires. When I was younger, 800km+ didn't seem like a bad idea.

These days, I don't get out of the city much, but 800+km/day wouldn't be unusual on the 650G. The 550 isn't tolerable for long stretches, and 500km would be around my limit. I'd think 1000km days on a 1000G should be relatively comfortable.

Yoga mileage will vary...seriously. General physical fitness and flexibility is probably the larger factor in how far/how many days in a row you can go.
 
I've done 700 mile days, but they suck. Now, in my 50's, with no need to speed and a love of stopping to smell the flowers, I do 250 mile days when on longer trips. I arrive at destinations fresh and ready to go hiking or kayaking or whatever, and am always happy to get back on the bike to buzz out for meals.
 
A lot depends on where you are going, why you are going there and when you have to be there. :-k

I have often seen it written that "Four lanes are for making time, two lanes are for making memories."

If we are just trying to get somewhere so we can spend a bit of time there, 400-600 miles per day is tiring, but possible. After a couple of those days, we will either be where we want to go or maybe close enough that we can slow down and get there in just part of a day, giving some time to recuperate before starting our sight-seeing the following day.

If we are just meandering along with a general destination and no schedule, a day's ride might range from 150-350 miles. If we are not in a hurry and see something interesting, we stop. Length of stop depends on how interesting it is.

When traveling solo, I have done several 700+ mile days, but that was a single ride to the destination, not consecutive riding days.

If your bike is set up comfortably, you should easily be able to do consecutive days of 500+ km, depending on roads and scenic stuff.

Be sure to work your way up to long-distance riding, don't just hop on the bike and go. Look at a map of your area. Try to find a circle around your place that might be about an hour's ride to the perimeter. Let's say it's about 25 km away. Ride that circle. The perimeter will be just over 150 km. If you ride back home the same way you went out, you will have a total of about 200 km. If you are feeling good, do another lap. Work your way up. The beauty of this method is that if you get tired, you are probably not much more than 25-30 km away from home, if you head back on another road.

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Cities slow you down...and burn you out. 500km is about right for me as "pleasant" in the country but 300 km between big cities with fair sized towns studded on the path can be more than enough.
 
I generally go by time riding the motorcycle. I can go about 10-12 hours riding time. Sometimes it may take me 10 hours to go 200 miles, sometimes I can go 600 miles. I like to be home or off the highway by sunset. I like going on long rides in June/July because of maximum daylight hours. It gets pretty lonely on interstate 70 in Kansas after sunset... when you're motoring on a 82 850g. Now I'm rambling, I better wind down for bed. 😌
 
I used to do 500 or 600 miles a day when I was younger. But now I want to look around and make stops along the way and 250 miles allows me to do that........
 
A string of 450+ mile days will cause dangerous fatigue, so I generally try not to plan on more than two of these in a row.

We all try to avoid the slab, but sometimes you just gotta fast-forward through the flatlands.
 
Depends, 500-800 miles is common when I'm traveling to distant places. I have done quite a few 1000 mile days and my record is closer to 1200 in a day...
I'm with Norm it's all about saddle time. I have a bout 14 hour limit in the saddle at a time, prefer 10-12 hours.
 
storm 64 said:
I generally go by time riding the motorcycle. I can go about 10-12 hours riding time. Sometimes it may take me 10 hours to go 200 miles, sometimes I can go 600 miles. I like to be home or off the highway by sunset. I like going on long rides in June/July because of maximum daylight hours. It gets pretty lonely on interstate 70 in Kansas after sunset... when you're motoring on a 82 850g. Now I'm rambling, I better wind down for bed. 
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Oh you southerners.

Sunset: 00:21
Sunrise: 01:18

That was for today, from tomorrow we have sun all day. Its amazing, I was riding just now, and its like 10pm and sun is still shining brightly.
 
800 miles in a day, starting early and arriving just before dusk -- but that's on a Goldwing. It depends a lot on the bike. On my V-Strom, probably half that -- and maybe a little more fun.
 
I think Steve covered it nicely. There are so many variables, there isn't a specific "correct" answer. Ideal for me is about 6 hours or less a day sitting on the bike and arriving still fresh and crispy to play. lol
 
I did 130 miles today and have to say it was a nice amount of riding. Twice that much would be absolutely enough for the day.
 
earlfor said:
I think Steve covered it nicely. There are so many variables, there isn't a specific "correct" answer.
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Let's face it, Earl, you and I (along with a few others here) are somewhat "experienced", meaning that we have done this for a few decades and put on a few hundred thousand miles in the process. We have seen most of those variables. We are still around, able to share our experiences. :encouragement:

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I did a 15 hour round trip, that was more than 400 miles yesterday. I had the option to cut it down in half (just stay the night in Troms?), and I know I can do 4 hours (my trip to ? was waay longer). I found that when I am not forced to stop to warm my hands every 45 minutes I find it a lot easier to go far.

I enjoyed the morning the most, because it was just me and the road, hardly any traffic so I was going my pace, with little regard for the speed limits, I could slow down or do a bit of spirited riding depending on the location. When there were more traffic I get more tired, I don't like sitting behind someone with uneven speed. I found taking smaller side roads to be a nice change of pace. Next time I go to Troms? I will take only random back roads (have to get over my irrational fear of motorcycling on ferries).

Having the sun in my eyes for 15 hours was annoying, next time Im riding south, or starting during the night. I managed to time it just right to have low sun in front of me for most of the day.

Norwegian roads makes me go a lot shorter per time unit. The highest speed limit I saw was 56 mph (90kmh). A lot of the distance is only 50 mph (80kmh). I am not sure if highway would be easier or harder, my bike is completely naked so I might get cold, but having the luxury of 43f degrees (6c) was amazing. And with sun! I barely felt cold at all, I even had to use my summer gloves in the middle of the day, and I rode the last half in riding jeans (with a layer of wool underneath tho).

I get its individual, but Ive never done a multi day trip. So having a range is super usefull. I teach people to drive, I see the differences. Some are sore and tired after driving for 3 hours, while others can drive all day with no issue (and I regularly spend 12+ hours in my car a day, I dont mind at all). I find riding a bike a lot more straining though. But then I drive a lot more in cars.

I am sort of a fan of the loosely planned type of driving or riding. If someone is at my destionation I tell them when I leave and inform them I will arrive when I arrive, but will keep them posted about my location. That way I can take my time.
 
For me birthdays have changed a lot of things, even riding motorcycles. Longest day 1979, I was 26 yr. old, 858 mi. Norene TN. to Taloga OK. Had to get there by tomorrow for a Job. Total I-40, no fun. From age 26 thru about 46, 300 to 400 mi was just a fun day, up thru the Smokies, thru Ducktown, Andrews NC, & back was just a nice fun day. We rode Hwy 129 back then, no traffic, just an old peaceful, crooked,country rd. Now "Tail of the Dragon", not near as nice as it was back then, too much traffic & way too many people. today, dang those were great days. Now @ 66 yrs. old, after about 200 mi., I'm ready to be back at the house. Seems odd it takes about the same time to do 200 mi. today as it took to do 400 mi. 30 birthdays ago. Still enjoy the riding, just in a different way
 
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