How to Ride a Motorcycle 1000 Miles in 24 Hours
Decide if you will be certifying your ride with the IBA., Plan your route., Prepare your motorcycle., Have the right personal equipment., Have a way to stay hydrated., "Plan your ride and ride your plan."
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide if you will be certifying your ride with the IBA.
If so, go to Ironbuttand read the rules for a SaddleSore
1000.
You will learn the documentation requirements.
In a nutshell, you need to find witnesses for your start and end points, and keep a fuel log with all receipts. -
Step 2: Plan your route.
Choose roads that allow for higher speeds, such as interstates or major highways.
Try to avoid going through too many stop signs or traffic lights, because they will slow you down.
You can plan a loop route that begins and ends at the same place, or a one-way route.
Know your bike's touring range (how many miles between fill ups) and make sure you'll be able to buy gas when you need it.
Many riders use trip planning software such as MS Streets and Trips, because it calculates distances and has gas station information.
However this is not necessary, and it can certainly be done old-school with paper maps.
Account for time of day:
Avoid big cities during rush hour, avoid deer-infested forests at night. , Your tires should have enough tread to complete the ride, and be properly inflated.
Your riding position should be comfortable for long periods.
A relatively upright position is best, though people have done this ride on racer-type bikes or ape-hanger'd cruisers.
You should have a way to rest your throttle hand, either a cruise control, throttle lock, or wrist rest.
Verify that your lights work, because you'll need them. , Besides the standard safety gear like helmet and boots, you'll need to be prepared for varying weather.
This means layered clothes and a rain suit.
It will be very helpful to have earplugs, because all that wind noise can be very fatiguing over a long period. , Many people have a Camelback, but you can rig up any type of container with a drink hose so you can drink while underway.
Pack snacks for the road.
You can eat energy bars or beef jerky while moving. , Now that you've prepared, go out and do it.
Enjoy the trip! -
Step 3: Prepare your motorcycle.
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Step 4: Have the right personal equipment.
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Step 5: Have a way to stay hydrated.
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Step 6: "Plan your ride and ride your plan."
Detailed Guide
If so, go to Ironbuttand read the rules for a SaddleSore
1000.
You will learn the documentation requirements.
In a nutshell, you need to find witnesses for your start and end points, and keep a fuel log with all receipts.
Choose roads that allow for higher speeds, such as interstates or major highways.
Try to avoid going through too many stop signs or traffic lights, because they will slow you down.
You can plan a loop route that begins and ends at the same place, or a one-way route.
Know your bike's touring range (how many miles between fill ups) and make sure you'll be able to buy gas when you need it.
Many riders use trip planning software such as MS Streets and Trips, because it calculates distances and has gas station information.
However this is not necessary, and it can certainly be done old-school with paper maps.
Account for time of day:
Avoid big cities during rush hour, avoid deer-infested forests at night. , Your tires should have enough tread to complete the ride, and be properly inflated.
Your riding position should be comfortable for long periods.
A relatively upright position is best, though people have done this ride on racer-type bikes or ape-hanger'd cruisers.
You should have a way to rest your throttle hand, either a cruise control, throttle lock, or wrist rest.
Verify that your lights work, because you'll need them. , Besides the standard safety gear like helmet and boots, you'll need to be prepared for varying weather.
This means layered clothes and a rain suit.
It will be very helpful to have earplugs, because all that wind noise can be very fatiguing over a long period. , Many people have a Camelback, but you can rig up any type of container with a drink hose so you can drink while underway.
Pack snacks for the road.
You can eat energy bars or beef jerky while moving. , Now that you've prepared, go out and do it.
Enjoy the trip!
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