Just Part of the Ride ...

emu · 05-12-2009, 05:18 AM

One of the many things I love about doing a long ride for days on end .... is by mid day or afternoon pulling over and finding a grassy spot under a tree for a 5 minute power nap. Just stretch out, don't even take off the helmet ... lay down and drift off. Just as I feel the deep sleep coming over me I snap myself upright into the sitting position. This totally revives me and makes me mentally alert for the rest of the day's ride. I have done this by the Superslab, in town squares (parks) on the top of mountains in Yellowstone, British Columbia, the BRP, by the ocean (both Atlantic and Pacific) rest areas and river banks. On the flat of the prairie, up in northern Ontario on the Canadian Shield and at the Continental Divide in Colorado. I have power napped in some of the greatest spots this land has to offer. The ride and many of the surrounding sights inspire great visions that take me to the brink of deep sleep ... But the urge to keep moving wakes me just before passing the brink ... It's a magnificent feeling. Refreshing in every aspect.

**Cajunrider** · 05-12-2009, 06:45 AM

Wow, wish I could fall out and snap out that easy. Working 12 hr. shift for so many years has my sleep patterns screwed up.

**Top Cat** · 05-12-2009, 07:57 AM

Curious, as you are laying there next to your bike with your helmet on has anyone ever stoped to see if you were OK?

dandolfn · 05-12-2009, 08:04 AM

I can do power naps, too, but mine usually last about 30 minutes and I've never done one while riding. Used to do them during lunch while I was working.

damark115 · 05-12-2009, 08:32 AM

Not me, If I nap even a little bit, I am a bear. My head hurts and I feel worse than before I started. I wish I could do it. If I go down it's for a couple hours.
Also around here I would probably be robbed.

cactusjack · 05-12-2009, 09:13 AM

It sounds nice, I could see myself sitting down for a 5 minute power nap and waking up several hours later, disoriented and my back aching. :(

**trip** · 05-12-2009, 09:16 AM

What works for some may not work for others. Power naps don't work for me......makes me feel worse than I did before. I just make sure I get plenty of rest at night when I ride and travel.

7-8 hours sleep at night and I'm good to go for the day.

skeeter · 05-12-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Curious, as you are laying there next to your bike with your helmet on has anyone ever stoped to see if you were OK?

LOL! Curious too.

I'd try to sneak up on ya and put flowers across your chest.
My dad would be napping and we'd go get a bible and start reading over him.

Nice tip. I've done the power nap thing. Have to try this. Usually so drug out I have to pull over again soon. Been better off just sleeping and getting it over with. Heard something recently on a study that best results came from at least a 45 minute nap.

**ringadingh** · 05-12-2009, 01:26 PM

I don't think Id be comfortable enough to close my eyes by the side of the road, maybe its something to try someday.

Netnorske · 05-12-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

7-8 hours sleep at night and I'm good to go for the day.

....but how many Tequila shots does that include....???...

.

lw · 05-12-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Wow, wish I could fall out and snap out that easy. Working 12 hr. shift for so many years has my sleep patterns screwed up.

Falling out is not a problem, as a plant operator I can fall out almost at will. Falling back IN again is another matter. Were I to attempt the Emu power nap, the more likely scenario would be waking to the sounds of "Hey buddy are you ok?" after a lot more than power nap time had passed.

**trip** · 05-12-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

7-8 hours sleep at night and I'm good to go for the day.

....but how many Tequila shots does that include....???...

.

At least three....

reaper · 05-12-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

....but how many Tequila shots does that include....???...

.

At least three....

1 tequilla
2 tequilla
3 tequilla
FLOOR!!!!

jamiep24 · 05-12-2009, 08:25 PM

Hadn't slept much since junior high. Figured if I needed sleep, I would get it. Spend most nights just watching the clock. If I get a few hours a night, that's plenty. Never in my life have I used an alarm clock and I get up every week morning at 5:30. I think rest for me is as good as sleep for others. And forget naps. Jamie

Netnorske · 05-13-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jamiep24

Hadn't slept much since junior high. Figured if I needed sleep, I would get it. Spend most nights just watching the clock. If I get a few hours a night, that's plenty. Never in my life have I used an alarm clock and I get up every week morning at 5:30. I think rest for me is as good as sleep for others. And forget naps. Jamie

....cause your ALIEN....and thats how you roll.....

!

05-12-2009, 05:18 AM	#1
emu Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 127	Just Part of the Ride ... One of the many things I love about doing a long ride for days on end .... is by mid day or afternoon pulling over and finding a grassy spot under a tree for a 5 minute power nap. Just stretch out, don't even take off the helmet ... lay down and drift off. Just as I feel the deep sleep coming over me I snap myself upright into the sitting position. This totally revives me and makes me mentally alert for the rest of the day's ride. I have done this by the Superslab, in town squares (parks) on the top of mountains in Yellowstone, British Columbia, the BRP, by the ocean (both Atlantic and Pacific) rest areas and river banks. On the flat of the prairie, up in northern Ontario on the Canadian Shield and at the Continental Divide in Colorado. I have power napped in some of the greatest spots this land has to offer. The ride and many of the surrounding sights inspire great visions that take me to the brink of deep sleep ... But the urge to keep moving wakes me just before passing the brink ... It's a magnificent feeling. Refreshing in every aspect. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-12-2009, 06:45 AM	#2
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dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Just Part of the Ride ... I can do power naps, too, but mine usually last about 30 minutes and I've never done one while riding. Used to do them during lunch while I was working. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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damark115 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 349	Just Part of the Ride ... Not me, If I nap even a little bit, I am a bear. My head hurts and I feel worse than before I started. I wish I could do it. If I go down it's for a couple hours. Also around here I would probably be robbed. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Just Part of the Ride ... It sounds nice, I could see myself sitting down for a 5 minute power nap and waking up several hours later, disoriented and my back aching. :( __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-12-2009, 09:16 AM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Just Part of the Ride ... What works for some may not work for others. Power naps don't work for me......makes me feel worse than I did before. I just make sure I get plenty of rest at night when I ride and travel. 7-8 hours sleep at night and I'm good to go for the day. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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05-12-2009, 01:26 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Just Part of the Ride ... I don't think Id be comfortable enough to close my eyes by the side of the road, maybe its something to try someday. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Just Part of the Ride ... Hadn't slept much since junior high. Figured if I needed sleep, I would get it. Spend most nights just watching the clock. If I get a few hours a night, that's plenty. Never in my life have I used an alarm clock and I get up every week morning at 5:30. I think rest for me is as good as sleep for others. And forget naps. Jamie
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