do you get any enjoyment out of long distance? - SV650.org

25-07-05, 10:21 AM

hi its me again the one with the long distance thread! ive noticed that all the comments made dont have the word enjoyed in them! are these long distances traveled a must or for fun? i'm hoping to enjoy my 300 miler tomorrow not regret it! some of you do 600+ in a day do you actualy enjoy this or is it a nightmare

25-07-05, 10:40 AM

It depends on the weather, the traffic and what route you're taking. I get really ****ed off with mway miles, but sometimes it has to be done. Doing 300 odd miles of lesser roads can be very satisfying if you're in the mood.

25-07-05, 10:48 AM

Well long distance tends to be done on the motorways, so tends to be a bit dull. 500 miles is the most I've done in a day, mostly motorway.

However I've done a mix. About 250 miles in a day, around 100 (maybe less) of those racing though the twisty roads of the Pyrenees. Good fun, but I was shattered at the end of the day.

25-07-05, 11:32 AM

I did a 300 mile round trip to snowdonia and loved every minute of it. I think if the roads there wernt so twisty and exciting then such a long run would not of been so enjoyble.
I also did 200+ miles at the AR05. The actual ride out was great but the ride home wasnt very enjoyable (bloody motorways).

For me, long rides are enjoyable depending on the type of roads, scenery and type of riding.

timwilky · 25-07-05, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

I had a right blast riding to the South of France over a day but it was tiring. Doing 140mph for hours on end can be tiring though but you find ways of amusing yourself.

Like watching out for Volvo driving Belgians.

if my experience of riding the autoroutes is anything to go by

25-07-05, 12:39 PM

i loved it

25-07-05, 03:14 PM

If I didn't get enjoyment, I wouldn't do it. BTW 250-400 miles days ARE NOT high milage days, thats' just a regular sunday ride , high milage days are 500+

25-07-05, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

I had a right blast riding to the South of France over a day but it was tiring. Doing 140mph for hours on end can be tiring though but you find ways of amusing yourself.

140 mph or kph

as may miles as I do, a 75mph pace is about as fast as I go, anything faster takes the enjoyment away and makes it tiring

25-07-05, 03:40 PM

I enjoy it ebery time I am on the bike.

25-07-05, 04:28 PM

Well last years Eurotour was about 1600 miles in 6 days, and myself and Topcat did Magny Cours last year which was a 1100 mile round trip in 3 days (and we only did 80 miles on race day). Love it all the time, and we try and keep off of dual carriageways as often as possible.

300 miles on a Sunday blast is not uncommon, neither is 150 miles on a decent evening (did that on Friday).

The more you ride the more you should enjoy....

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25-07-05, 10:21 AM	#1
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	do you get any enjoyment out of long distance? hi its me again the one with the long distance thread! ive noticed that all the comments made dont have the word enjoyed in them! are these long distances traveled a must or for fun? i'm hoping to enjoy my 300 miler tomorrow not regret it! some of you do 600+ in a day do you actualy enjoy this or is it a nightmare

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25-07-05, 10:40 AM	#2
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	It depends on the weather, the traffic and what route you're taking. I get really ****ed off with mway miles, but sometimes it has to be done. Doing 300 odd miles of lesser roads can be very satisfying if you're in the mood.

25-07-05, 10:48 AM	#3
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Well long distance tends to be done on the motorways, so tends to be a bit dull. 500 miles is the most I've done in a day, mostly motorway. However I've done a mix. About 250 miles in a day, around 100 (maybe less) of those racing though the twisty roads of the Pyrenees. Good fun, but I was shattered at the end of the day.

25-07-05, 11:32 AM	#4
WelshWop Guest Posts: n/a	I did a 300 mile round trip to snowdonia and loved every minute of it. I think if the roads there wernt so twisty and exciting then such a long run would not of been so enjoyble. I also did 200+ miles at the AR05. The actual ride out was great but the ride home wasnt very enjoyable (bloody motorways). For me, long rides are enjoyable depending on the type of roads, scenery and type of riding.

25-07-05, 03:14 PM	#7
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	If I didn't get enjoyment, I wouldn't do it. BTW 250-400 miles days ARE NOT high milage days, thats' just a regular sunday ride , high milage days are 500+

25-07-05, 03:40 PM	#9
Patch Guest Posts: n/a	I enjoy it ebery time I am on the bike.

25-07-05, 04:28 PM	#10
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Well last years Eurotour was about 1600 miles in 6 days, and myself and Topcat did Magny Cours last year which was a 1100 mile round trip in 3 days (and we only did 80 miles on race day). Love it all the time, and we try and keep off of dual carriageways as often as possible. 300 miles on a Sunday blast is not uncommon, neither is 150 miles on a decent evening (did that on Friday). The more you ride the more you should enjoy.... .