5 Mistakes Nobody Admits on Their Long Distance Trips
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- I’ve gone on about a dozen road trips totaling around 25K miles, across the country, to Sturgis, Tail of the Dragon, Key West, the Ozarks and more. I'll tell you the top 5 mistakes I made so you don’t have to.
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I Road, back-and-forth across the country Twice a year in the spring and once in the fall I leave From New York to Florida By way of Colorado in the spring Haile Florida and go to the New York By way of Arizona. I travel five hours a day at60 miles an hour taking breaks every time I need to fill up. I got my 2021 Harley Davidson. And I pull my camper behind it. If I get tired, I pull out the rest area and take a nap.. I’m 86 years old and I got the rest of my life to make my trips. I love this country and I love traveling through it.
Well done buddy, enjoy.
86!!! wow... Great Job an God Bless!!!! so cool!
Well-done Mate ! Hope I'm still riding then , turn 70-soon and love my bikes , off for a late-autumn (Fall) ride today , Try The Tibetan 5-Rites..yoga , sort-of . Turned the-clock back for me , can do more press-ups and pull-ups than before and now I Don't get sea-sick . It really helped me heal from a bad bike-accident and got me back on two-wheels . Dave , New Zealand
@@kdsowen2882 that’s great to hear mate Keep riding Be safe and maybe we’ll meet on the highway to Heaven on our motorcycles
After my last two graduated I took off on my old Roadking for a year. A year and half later I pulled into my oldest son's driveway. Being cheap and proudly self sufficient, I found work as a carpenter to money up or pay for parts from the three break downs I had.
To me, the most important part of every trip is being fit enough to walk away from the bike or campsite and enjoy Mother Earth and America.
Financial insecurity keeps so many at home. Just set a budget and travel within your capabilities.
With Love and Respect You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
One guy on here has toured all over usa on a DR650 on 30 bucks per day. Like 68 or something n just has social security..
Such Good Advice and such a true statement.
In 2012 my wife and I rented a couple bikes in Quito, Ecuador and spent 2 weeks touring the Andes and Amazon. Going from mountain passes at 15,000 feet to the Amazon we were overpacked, and then we bought souvenirs. So at 66 yrs old I dropped a KLR 650 with a full gas tank and 100 lbs on the back in a ditch 3 feet wide and 5 feet deep. I struggled for a couple minutes to get it upright and luckily, a local teenager got tired of watching me and came to help. Not overloading and practicing for every eventuality certainly makes a huge difference. And when I can't do that, I remind myself not to take shortcuts or risks. Once I passed 50, I found that I didn't bounce as well as I did in my youth and body parts fail or break.
I've done about the same magnitude of mileage in road trips, from across the country to runs through Canada. I've also done an Iron Butt challenge. My preference will always be the self-paced road trip where you can move along at your own pace, and do the "Ooooh! What's That!" side trips whenever you want.
My suggestion for interesting road trips, if you are into seeing things? Don't take the Interstate unless you absolutely must. I rode from Florida to California, and the only time I took an Interstate was when I was in Salt Lake City and the only way across was I-80 without a 100 mile detour. I saw so many different things and experienced the country so much better than all those poor souls in cages.
Interstates are about pounding out miles and rarely anything else. The downside is the smaller roads may not have cellphone coverage if you're relying on that for emergencies.
Smiles before miles
I’m Le. The days of an ‘iron butt’ challenge are far behind me but I certainly do admire those who are capable of it.
You’re correct which is why I ride with a satellite phone.
Absolutely. Get off interstates. Also stay off State highways, which aren't all that much better.
The only scenic interstate is the section west of Denver though the mountains.
I just returned from my latest trip. Seattle to Anchorage and return, solo. What a great solo trip, nice people, cool animals, and beautiful scenery. The average temp was about 40 degrees. Being prepared for the elements made the trip enjoyable. Electric glove liners made the difference.
Doodle, i’ve been watching your videos since you started on and off, and man oh man, you’ve really progressed with all your training, your persistence, the laughter, the slow speed training crashes, and so on and so on. Everything that you mentioned in this video, I fully agree with. Two thumbs up for you. Be safe out there, Enjoy life to the fullest, and keep on riding, and smiling. Peace to you this day.
One additional insurance tip: Even if you have a new bike covered by roadside assistance, check with your motorcycle insurance agent. You can likely add their roadside assistance coverage for a few dollars and have it piggyback on the manufacturer’s coverage, augmenting or filling in any lapses (for example, towing longer distances or at greater cost).
Also, great point about self-confidence, as one is continuously reminded throughout life. Self-doubt drags you down more than gravity (or, the two sneakily conspire).
My best advice is buy some heated gear , and every 200 miles stretch ,and take a 15 minute walk. Heated gear takes little space, and if it gets really cold put rain gear over your clothes ,and heated gear. The 15 minute walk is a game changer. I rode the 4 corners of the US in 3 weeks. It will test you, but nothing better to think.
Every little bother on short trips, turns into a massive point of fatigue on a long trip. Anything that makes the body uncomfortable takes away attention from control; not a good thing. In cold weather, layers are awesome, but the cold will eventually get through everything if the body isn't able to crank out more heat than the wind is taking out. Heated gear is a must.
I ride an Ultra Limited or a Road Glide Special. I’ve ridden 1000 miles in a day several times from my home in Chicagoland to Sturgis or back home. I think the type of bike you’re on makes a huge difference. Riding big miles starts a few days ahead of the ride too. Lots and lots of water and rest. Whit Meza is about to crush a huge trip in a short amount of time.
I agree you get to learn who you are in your core. Start small. 100 miles in a day if you have never done it. Then double it. Then double it again. If you can do 600 miles in a day, you can do 1000 with proper planning.
All of your tips are spot on! I find on longer road trips after about 5 days on the bike, you need a rest day. Makes a big difference in overall trip enjoyment.
Great advice! You are correct on the memories you will make. The feeling of freedom you get on a bike is something I can’t put into words you just need to experience it.
Much as I love a warm, dry, sunny ride, there is something special about those long runs late at night in foul weather with heavy rain, floods, wind etc - just you and the trusty machine against the wild elements. Those memories are special too.
Well, I’m 78 this coming summer. I rode for 43 years. My longest solo trip was 560 miles. Two lane twisty highways. Rode through all kind of weather, on time, in October, on black ice. Rode with both feet on the ground, kicked the bike up whenever starting to lean. Wet snow!!…the worst, but I did it. Got soaked so bad one time, stopped at a Laundry mat and dried my clothes.
Adversity burns itself into the memory bank more than other things in life, it seems.
Those of us who can't or don't want to take those long trips lice vicariously through you.😊
I hope to do some 200-300 mile trips this summer. I bought a trailer to haul my bike to my general destination so I can park, rest, then ride.
Keep your feet on the pegs and your toes tucked in.
Very good tips on road trips and packing. I’m with you on taking it easy as far as the miles go each day and taking breaks. The one thing I’ve learned is don’t overpack on clothes. There are always laundry facilities in hotels and I use them. I also have decided that a good quality jacket with Gore-Tex liner, waterproof gloves and boots are all I need. That way no stopping to change into hard to get on rain suits on the side of a road. I figure it’s only water and I will dry out. If the rain is too intense I just get off the road. Great topic and well done!
Doodle, if you're hurting on the bike, try changing up the ergonomics. I have an R1200GS & I've always had pain across my upper back across the shoulder blades after about an hour. I just had handlebar risers installed that didn't so much raise them as it pulled them closer to me. I did two 350 mile days back-to-back this past weekend & my back pain completely disappeared! May be worth looking into for something that could help. Ergonomics go a long way for comfort!
I’ve got a GSXS1000 and the bars are just far enough forward that you end up with a very sore neck from the weight of your helmet. I know people have sold their bikes for the same reason. I put a 1” bar riser on mine and it’s incredible how it tilts me more upright. Now my ass hurts on every ride so I bought an air seat
@@chrisnielsen9885 OEM seats suck on just about every sporty bike ever made. Nothing like feeling like your butt is stuck in a bear trap to make a trip enjoyable. Fortunately for some models, there's aftermarket upgrades. For many others, there's nothing. Only a custom seat builder will make it better. Sheep skin is great too, to keep moisture, heat, chafing down. Also a quality undergarment is a must.
@@exothermal.sprocket I’ve added an Oxford brand air seat to my bike. I can pump it so it’s harder or softer, took a bit of getting used to but I like it now
@@chrisnielsen9885 I've used an air chamber seat pad before. Really didn't work for me, regardless of how I set the pressure. The main issue was the isolation from the bike, lack of control and communication from the bike and feeling like my butt was on a slick of oil.
@@exothermal.sprocket yep all of that. But you can get used to anything and I barely notice now after a few thousand kms. Funny to hear my mechanic come back after a test ride with ‘how can you ride this thing like that!’ 😂
Great video!!! The key point is “take your time”… I’ve been to Alaska and back to Southern Mississippi 3 times and after each ride, I would say “why did I push myself? The ride is over now…” Second key is don’t overpack… and lastly the get off the bike and walk around, stretch! It all GREAT ADVICE! Love your channel!!!
I remember when you posted your first vlog.....300-400 miles a day is a great goal, for taking pix, drinking coffee, and eating. 350,000 miles ridden, but why rush?? One great packing strategy is to lay everything out, let it sit on the floor for a bit, then put back a third of it, LOL
I’m taking a trip from New York to Newfoundland and back next month, planning on taking a full 2 weeks to do it. Lot of good advice so I’ll be taking these tips, thank you!
The closest i came to trouble on a road trip, the batteries in my key fob went flat in the middle of Spain. It led to a trip to a little jewelers that did watch repairsin a back street via a gas station, a hardware store and a jewelry place that didn't do repairs. I speak very little Spanish and it was one of the best experiences of my trip!
My personal tip is to get a hotel that allows you to walk to dinner. I like to stop, take a shower and walk to/from dinner. Makes a difference to me when on the road.
I just did a five night six day ride and only 1 of the 5 nights required me to drive to dinner, the rest were in the parking lot or across the street walks to dinner. Even that one had a Burger King next door. I need a micro SD card for my dash cam, so driving to Target and Red Robin in the same stopping complex worked out ok.
I 100% endorse this. Once I get to where I'm sleeping I don't want to get back on the bike until the next day. To this end I also like to leave a little space in my packing if I need to get groceries without having to drop stuff off and go back out.
Same for my wife and I. We try to get an early start in the morning and then be in a hotel no later than 5 pm. This gives us time to change out of our gear and walk to a restaurant before the main evening crowd sets in. A very civilized way to end each day.
Absolutely! When I'm tired from riding, I do not want to get back on the bike to search out a restaurant.
Yeh, and if you're not having to ride your bike to diner, you can have a beer or 2.
I tried all three panniers on a Laguna Seca trip once. Totally overkill (mind you, I am moto-camping). Since then, I've gone from San Diego to Oregon and Washington three times ONLY using my top box, and it was just enough. Just bought a newer GS and this time I ordered a Kappa 56 liter top box which holds two full helmets, so I don't think I'll ever end up using the side panniers again. Funny enough, the one bit I tell people is a MUST HAVE for long trips is.......a thermal neck sock!
Watching this video makes me want to go on a road trip now! All great points. You’re right about riding with luggage, it’s pretty much a mind game. All of the same fundamentals apply!
I’ve done some long rides. All this tracks with my experience. Ultimately you’re gonna get stuff wrong though, just accept it, focus on problem solving, and ride it out. Or take a break if things get too hairy.
Maybe the most important bit not mentioned: don’t be afraid to chat with people and ask for help if you need it. People want to help motorcyclists. It’s okay to be wary but don’t be paranoid.
One thing I have learned, car or bike. Regular stops/breaks pay for themselves timewise. They add surprising little to the time at the end of the day, but your fatigue level is significantly lower. Ditto for stress.
This is just one example of so many why I love your channel! motivational, educational and REFRESHINGLY HONEST!!!❤❤❤ THANK YOU!!!
While I have been riding for decades, the longest trips I have taken on motorcycle was never more than 2 or 3 days at a time. Mainly due to time constraints. I will remember these tips when the time comes. Thankyou!
RE: Mark 14:23 - Bike lift: put in gear (locks the real tire), turn the front tire away from you (front on far side - rear on lift side), LIFT the front of the bike - the front tire will roll toward you helping the bike to stand up by itself using gravity) as the front tire rolls the bike will reorient its direction slightly, moving towards you - be prepared to grab the handlebar brake to stop the roll once the bike is upright. This all takes only a fraction of the energy/muscle/strength of any other method I've ever tried.
I only do 200 miles a day now and found it's so enjoyable compared to my younger self. This is the video more riders should do so thanks Bub, you're great 👍
My wife and I find that we tend to be able to ride more miles in a day as the trip goes on. It takes a while to build up stamina when you haven’t been riding daily for a few weeks or months after winter. I also add about 30% to the GPS/Google time estimate as that is about what normal breaks require. I think some seem to forget that the GPS/Google estimates are only for travel time. Few can ride 8 hours each day without stopping.
Such a lovely video! It’s a pleasure to hear you share your experiences and useful also as I prepare for my upcoming trip. Thanks! ❤
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to explain things. It means alot.
You have listed a lot of good points in a clear concise way. Good job!
Just two days ago I went for a day trip on a beautiful day that turned in to a wet, muddy mess. Left the gortex gloves and under coat because I didn't think I would need it. Wrong! Thanks for listing this stuff out and making me think.
Just wanted to also mention insurance through Hagerty. If you have an older bike, chances are they will cover it at a good rate. Also, be sure to buy the towing coverage. Hagerty deals with insuring classic/collector vehicles, so they are already dialed in with the tow companies that treat your baby with TLC. I have 3 motorcycles and a '64MGB, full coverage, no deductible, covered for $1000 a year.
1) Average door to door 50mph if not lookie lewie, 30mph if lookie lewie
2) 3-4 days of undies/socks/t-shirt, food along the way, if camping/cooking all should be backpack type gear
3) Flat tire repair and backup for your gizmos like usb cable or batteries, things that you need instantly everything else could wait and be had on the way
4) see #3
5) This takes experience to figure yourself out and know your comforts
6) yes make sure everything you do/use is tried and true, never try something for the first time on the real thing unless proven....similar to competing/racing
The true purpose of a trip IS the journey. Not the destination. Plan stops along the way to see things. Take the back roads. Stay off the interstates and enjoy the sights. You might miss Radiator Springs the interstate!
Plus, if you plan stops along the way, you won't be daunted by the 2,300 miles. Break it down to 2-400 miles a day. Stop at the national parks. See the amazing things! Make memories.
Excellent video. Thanks for your work!
Enjoyed the video! Thanks. Good info, which I had to learn the hard way! My longest ride was San Clemente CA to Greenwich CT & back on a 1980 GL1100 back in 1989… went through 29 states & took an entire 3-month summer to do it, and I did it from a position of ignorance about long distance, but it was epic!! Done Vegas to Glacier NP & back twice on my GL1800, and just got a 2022 Goldwing DCT and enjoyed 4k miles in the first month…. Finally feel better after a week’s rest! 🤣
Such a wonderful person, and clearly, an excellent motorcyclist. Huge thanks for your videos.
Excellent video and I always love your sense of humor. You made some great points that many who are planning to travel needs to take note and apply.
Great video thank you very well done.
I used to overpack. But a friend who had done many roadtrips said, pack the minimum, and use a credit card for anything you forgot. I rarely need to use the card, but it does eliminate the worry about forgetting something.
My wife and I did 1600 miles around northern California and rarely stopped for a restaurant lunch. We'd get breakfast, then stop at a grocery to buy lunch-type foods. Then, we could stop any time we felt like it, and we ate in some spectacular locations along the road. I still remember our stop in Forks of Salmon, CA. Wild and beautiful.
Just got back from a 2000 mile trip to Key West w my buddy from 7th grade onwards, we had room there but everywhere we just winged it. We’ve done that all across the Lower 48 over the last 20 years and have had a ball. Long distance travel on a bike is another level of adventure that is hard to find in our modern “soft” world. I love your channel BTW! Don’t do the most miles on the first day, try to slow down a little and enjoy the ride, get a pad for the seat(I have an airhawk), hydrate, take frequent breaks. Enjoy the suck, at least you aren’t at work!!😀
Great Tips, and insights! 👍 Will be headed out soon for the first multi-month trip, and sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience.
Enjoy taking your time, and not overdoing it like I’ve always done. Looking forward to one more long trip myself a year and a half away on my 80th birthday. No more iron butt for me. Two years ago it took me 24hrs at one go to get 500mi. Falling asleep in 100°F at 8am, two miles later coastal fog so thick that traffic had to slow. Then 200mi of rain. Cut inland to warm up not thinking about the climb in altitude and freezing my ex-iron butt off for another 200mi in rain and cold till 5am when I tried to sleep on the bike parked in a school parking lot to rest. The third time I started to fall off I decided to just finish the last 70mi. Ugh! Never again.
So good luck, and definitely don’t my lead.
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Thank you, so much great info here!
I completed 2900 miles over 10 ten days returning home last week. I have had AAA motor club towing insurance for 20 + years. Recently, they have had major issues actually getting a flatbed out to tow bikes. The wait can be several hours to the next day. During my trip I needed a tow. Five hours later some guy in an unmarked truck towing a trailer for basically lawn equipment showed up. No wheel chock and straps that would never secure a full size bagger. I refused his service, found a bike shop that came out and fixed the problem on the spot. It’s the second time I’ve had problems with this company. I’m due to renew my insurance and I won’t be giving them any more business.
I don’t do any long distance rides on my Hypermotard for obvious reasons but good advice for longer trips on the bike.
I add RV coverage with my regular AAA membership which covers my bike. Entitled to one or two 250 mile tows for free vehicle or bike.
Loved this vid so much especially the latter half ! Yes ! thank you, Totally agree !!
wow. I have been watching you since your early days. I didn't realize you have ridden so many miles. Your videos are greatly appreciated. Enjoying getting my day started with my coffee and watching your video.Stay safe. Peace from a viewer here in Connecticut.
Great advice from your accumulated experience....thanks Doodle! Ride safe!
awesome video Doodles! great share of info and insight ! 🎉
I set every hour of ride time by 50 mph. (this will compensate for gas stops & food), and also add, 1.5 hours in for Rain, Road construction & delays. So, a 400-mile day on all Backroads, is the plan (I hate riding on the highways) I set up my trips (for me) based on where KOA campground is along my route. allowing off routes, up to 30 miles.
Hi I’ve been watching your channel for a few months and love what you’re doing. I’m currently riding my 2021 Goldwing from Homer Alaska to Spring Hill Florida for the Motorman’s class. Your advice is spot on! I too add 30% to the gps estimate and on day one I get it while I’m fresh cause by day 5 you wanna be doing anything else! Keep up the good work!
@Doodle - Love your channel! One of the few bike channels on CZcams that doesn't preach, tell me how I'm riding wrong, or say I need a specific mod added to my bike. Keep it up and stay safe!
Hi Doodle, I just subscribed, I watched about 10 of your videos so far, Love all of them. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent content as always 😊 Really digging your tshirt!
after years and years off pushing hard and long, doing all the mistakes you talk about, me and hubby have a new life. stoppin early, not stting on the bike from early morning till late night. taking long stops, eating, enjoing. When ridin small vinding roads in the western norway, you need a clear head every day, and lots of concentration Love your channel!
Your safety vids are great. I recently bought a tire pressure monitor for my 600.. plug and play and now peace of mind.
Recommend an AAA membership. Not very expensive and you get free maps and towing service. I've used it twice for motorcycles with excellent results. My Progressive policy also has towing. Never used it. One way of avoiding needing is to carry a tire plug kit. Always. Plus basic tools.
Last summer, my wife and I did a week long trip on a Super Duke GT averaging 625 a day. Lots of breaks and a hydration pack. Not doing that anymore. At 74, I have nothing to prove. Just back from 1900 miles in the northeast and mid-Atlantic and we averaged 275 a day. Never sore, but the good kind of tired at the end of the day. Packing now for a week in Spain.
Thanks Doodle!!!! You are soooo right about time when on a long trip, always allow more time than maps apps says it'll take. When traveling with my wife we have a difference of opinion of what to take, I travel kinda lite cause a Walmart for the most part is always close by but my wife loads her bike down.... LOL but i could be more happier being with her to explore God's creations. Be safe and Blessed!!!!
Loving the channel and especially the advice. Weathers hit or miss here in the UK. Stay safe out there ❤
In Devon mainly miss 😂
Pretty wet 💦 anywhere in the UK so far this year.
Doodle - you are SOOO right! Me and my Dad took our first LONG motorcycle ride (Denver to San Francisco) and we, unintentionally, ruined our trip in two days by riding for too long and going too far!
Since then (25 years ago), we've learned to ride less and f-around a LOT more!
Also, I pack for my MC trips with OLD underwear, socks and undershirts. Rather than washing, I throw them out because I have new ones waiting at home. Tangent to that is T-shirts. We're big Harley guys - we ALWAYS stop at HD dealers to buy a shirt. I only need 2 (old shirts, that I can throw out) at the beginning of our trips!😂
Definitely agree with you on time factors and considerations. Take your time and enjoy it, is what I remind myself. I think I pack pretty light, but I always seem to take a few things that I never touch or actually need.
I prefer to err on that side I think 😜
Just compared Dairyland with my GEICO policy. Figured it couldn't hurt since my GEICO policy is renewing at the end of the month. At first blush, the Dairyland quote came back as $50 less for the year. So not much of a difference. But it was for a fraction of the coverage. As soon as I updated the quote to include the same coverages (for bodily injury, liability, property damage, etc) Dairyland was more expensive. Thanks for the suggestion, but I'll stick with GEICO. Not gonna pay more for the same or worse coverage.
Me too - I’m happy with Geico as well.
I found State Farm to be the cheapest for motorcycle insurance, but that’s here in California, and you may have varying factors. But maybe check it out!
Probably by regions, in Florida it was way cheaper thru dairyland for motorcycles,but not for car.
I am paying 80 for 2 bikes,with Foremost.covered all year but I only pay for summer months.
@@conniewaite1371 $80 a month? You can't mean $80 for the whole year. I'm paying $53 per month and that includes FULL 100k/300k coverage with road side assistance for two bikes and two riders for Annual coverage, and can ride whenever we want. I'm in NY.
Thanks again, Doodle! I'm on a Spyder RT Limited, but your overall tips still apply! I have yet to do more than an overnight, but mental fatigue above physical fatigue is what I need to train myself for.
Great advice as always. Thanks. From the UK. 👍👍
@doodleonamotorcycle 2:36 “we all know what you’re doin’ and that’s illegal!” 😂❤ You’re awesome!! 👏🏻 😊
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This is a great video. Great advice!
Really dope points. I agree with the most part. My first long ride was to key West since I'm here in FL. Can't wait to do more like you. Also dope shirt m8te! 🦎
Excellent tips.
Every trip I take, I find a new tweak or two to what I'm packing, my gear, or how I plan things that makes the next trip even better. For me, that's part of the fun!
...you get to know yourself! ... Perfectly put @doodle . You are also right in observing that what you learn carries right back into other areas and challenges of life.. Fantastic video !! You are always worth the watching time 😊😊
Your descriptions is very vivid 😊
1000 mile trip to Sturgis coming up. Super helpful!
All great items we all forget about. Thanks Doodle. Even with many years of riding we all need to humble that ego and listen to this.
Sound advice. :). Taking my 4th annual road trip this year. 30K miles over the last 3-4 years so far.
I liked the video...great tips..there are riders that just like the pure joy of being on the bike , seeing the country roll by and they are satisfied just with that...I take your point about taking the scenic ride and checking out the sites..
Love the way you Ride. Enjoy !!!!
I’ve only done one long road trip on my Bonneville t120 and IT’S ALL I WANT TO DO!!! It is so fun, and there’s just something about being on the bike, just you and the bike and packing it up and unpacking it, and keeping the weather in mind, and just being IN IT! I am going to try to make a point of exploring my home state of WI on it more this summer 😊
Quality suggestions, as usual. Keep the rubber down and enjoy!
I love to lolligag on my bike trips. Lots of stops and enjoy the flavor of different areas. Meeting people and talking to them. Travel on a bike is the best.
You're awesome Mrs. Doodle 😎🔥 Be safe out there!!
This is one of your best videos! Love the tips... Don't push yourself is the same for a car too!
Gr8 advice throughout! I've taken my share of road trips that were thousands of miles. But one habit I need to break is pushing to hard. If it's a 200 mile one day ride or 3000 mile multi week ride I always rush to much and really need to quit that. Stop and smell the roses so to speak! Awesome video! THX!
Once again, another Emmy warranted production. Love that t-shirt! How about some info on it? Stay safe and keep up the great work.
Fantastic tips!
My best friends on the expeditions (my word for anything over 1000 miles) are bananas, beef jerky, water and ibuprofen. On the packing I did a 2700 miler last year with a Mosko Moto 30L Scout duffle. Keep it light out there.
I'm now 61, started touring when I was 19. I live in Europe, so touring is quite a bit different (a LOT more in the way of interesting roads than pretty much anywhere stateside - almost everywhere I've ever been to has an equivalent of the tail of the dragon). My technique for distance riding is to do BIG mileage every 3 or 4 days. I tend to do between 6 and 800 miles on the first day, find a campsite and rest up there for a few days, take in the sights and the roads, and then move on.
Each rider has their own technique, so find what is comfortable for you.
In Europe, there really aren't many chains where you can get literally the same product everywhere, but that's good cos it encourages the traveller to try different foods. I'd be incredibly bored always eating the same stuff day in, day out.
If you pack stuff on your bike make sure it is in a dry bag with a lot of tie downs. A guy in my area had a bag come loose and get caught up in the rear wheel causing him to crash and lose a foot.
Hey Doodle. Thanx for posting this vid. One aspect of your vids that I appreciate is your honesty. It’s quite refreshing. Maybe it’s time for me to subscribe 😁.
Have a great weekend and stay safe always. 🇺🇸
Great vid!
8:00 - I get you Doodle - and at the same time it's so interesting how we perceive "pushing to hard" differently. Last year I did a 350k (220 miles) highway trip *just* to get to the nearest entry point of the Swedish TET - and then turned 180 degrees do the same stretch, only due north and on gravel on the same day. Trust me - that first stretch on a rally kitted FE450 sucks. It really made me question my choices. But then, the dice was already cast - and once on the trail, all fatigue falls off, my old joints are now in their 20s again, zen - I'm one with the trail and the bike. All that nonsense. To the point where my adult brain has to go "GAS STATION!!!" because that was the last one for a while and my throttle brain just wanted to go BRAAAAAAP.
Great content as always and I hope I don't have to run in to the Sherf anytime soon...
My thing with food and traveling (no matter how I am traveling) is that I eat whatever the local food is. I feel like unless you eat someone else's food, you are really not experiencing that culture. It's more difficult in the U.S. because we sort of have a uniculture unless you go out of your way otherwise you will end up with the exactly the same food you had back home. I picked up this habit after the first time I traveled around China which has a very large number of different food cultures from area to area, so now I look for that in the U.S. While the U.S. doesn't have 34 different unique provinces complete with different mini cultures, it does have regions such as
Northeast: Seafood (lobster rolls, clam chowder), Italian-American cuisine, bagels, pizza
South: Barbecue (pulled pork, brisket), fried chicken, soul food (collard greens, mac and cheese), Cajun and Creole cuisine (gumbo, jambalaya)
Midwest: Hearty comfort food (casseroles, meatloaf), cheese (Wisconsin), deep-dish pizza (Chicago)
Southwest: Tex-Mex cuisine (tacos, enchiladas), chili con carne, New Mexican cuisine (green chili stew)
West Coast: Fresh produce, seafood (salmon, Dungeness crab), fusion cuisine (California cuisine), Mexican cuisine (Baja-style tacos)
That is just my short quick list.
While you can certainly buy some of these things in other regions, they will not be the same thing at all as getting it made and eating it in the places where they came about. You can eat "Chinese" food in the U.S., but almost none of it is actually Chinese food.
I admit making every mistake, except underpacking 😂
Great video! I may be missing something, but I couldn't find a link to your recommended packing list. (I'm well used to cycle touring, looking to do it with an engine this year...)
Same here. I enjoyed the video, and I'd really like to see the packing list. :)
I only subtract 10 mph from my average mph in a semi truck and it is pretty darn accurate. If your loosing 30 percent your not calculating your breaks accuratly
I would really advise people to find out about unique road rules in states/regions you are travelling to. I went through a city that has tram lines and I had no idea about the laws around them. I literally got hit by a tram on the last tram crossing leaving the city. I just did not realise that if I had a green traffic light the trams still have right of passage. I realised it pretty quickly when there was no way to avoid a collision though. I still rode away after picking the bike up though, so lessons learned.
Great tips! I also add 20-25% to the estimated time if the journey is more important than the destination.
Great advice for long motorcycle trips. Since I travel for work by car and plane, I have the packing down. I have found I can do a weeklong trip using two 36ltr side cases and a 17ltr tail bag. When I plan a motorcycle trip, I seek out the roads with the most corners and or scenery. On those routs I try to keep the milage between 300 to 350 miles (6 to 7 hours). Now I may have a long stretch of Interstate travel between home and the fun roads. On those routs I have traveled as high as 575 miles. I still use a GPS on my motorcycle and car, so I can confirm what you said about time is very true. The GPS doesn't account for stops (Food, Fuel, Bathroom. etc.), Construction and weather. I would compare Insurance rates with you, but I also use Dairyland. 🏍=😁
Great words of wisdom as always Doodle
I beat my GPS time frequently, doing nothing more illegal than every vehicle around me. The reason you can't is probably that you aren't efficient with your stops. Pick gas stations on your route. Have your credit card easy to access. If you leave your helmet on, only remove one glove, and don't even fully get off your bike, fueling up barely slows you down. Also, there's nothing wrong with having small stretches of the trip be massive miles. I went from NC to Halifax in 2 days, because I wanted as many days of my trip in Canada as possible, and there was no reason to take the scenic route both up and back.
You are correct!