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09-23-2013, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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Preparation For A Long Distance Ride
Sleep in late on Saturday. Gas up bike and load clothes, etc. Carry granola bars in tank bag, and water bottle in drink holder to limit stops. Carry bottles of 5 hour energy.
Sleep in late on Sunday. Departure time 12:00 o’clock noon. I’m ready for the grueling ride to the Antlers, Oklahoma rally!!!! 146 miles, 2 hours 45 minutes!!! . . . I CAN DO IT! Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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09-23-2013, 07:38 PM | #2 |
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I hope you can handle that distance, Gene!
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09-23-2013, 08:42 PM | #3 |
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It's all in the preparation.
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09-23-2013, 10:18 PM | #4 |
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09-23-2013, 10:27 PM | #5 |
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It's all in riding that distance every Sunday just to be out on the bike. Then when you have to go longer it's nothing.
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09-23-2013, 10:54 PM | #6 |
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09-23-2013, 11:58 PM | #7 |
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Gene
I don't know if that Wing can make it without a major rebuild..
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09-24-2013, 08:55 AM | #8 |
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I was expecting great words of wisdom from the highmiler. Now I just feel, let down.
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09-24-2013, 09:38 AM | #9 |
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My preparation has been a dismal 12,000 miles this season. I have been averaging about 22,000 per season for the last 4 or 5 years but this year we went from winter to July without a spring, thus the low amount of mileage. I am ready and looking forward to this road trip with my buds Ray and Denny.
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09-24-2013, 03:56 PM | #10 |
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Sounds like the planning took longer than the ride will take.
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09-24-2013, 06:55 PM | #11 |
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09-25-2013, 11:30 AM | #12 |
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I can't even imagine that let alone ride that.
Gene could you post more info about your ride when it comes closer? I know you have a tracking system on your bike, would love to follow your progress on it and know what route your taking.
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09-25-2013, 01:58 PM | #13 |
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09-29-2013, 05:28 PM | #14 |
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I made it!
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09-29-2013, 05:42 PM | #15 |
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