Longest Ride

[Luv2Ride]

What is the longest ride you have gone on? I rode 100 miles in 1 day. We went up a nice country road towards the North Georgia Mountains. :riding:

[Inky]

622 miles from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas, in one day. Then 2 days rest, and did it again coming home. :confused:

[Luv2Ride]

Wow!! I hope your bike was comfortable. I know I would be a hurting unit after that long ride.:bow

[Lucky_Devil]

I think my longest ride to date was around 400 miles.

622 miles from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas, in one day. Then 2 days rest, and did it again coming home. :confused:

Holy smokes!

My best friend just moved to Las Vegas, so I'm sure I'll become very familiar with the SF to Las Vegas road trip :lol

[Inky]

Well, don't do HWY 5..................BBBBBOOOOORRRINGGGGGGGGGGGGG! I've never seen so much brown in my life. I was grateful for the piece of garbage here and there to break up the brown. sheesh.

[KCDakar]

Well, don't do HWY 5..................BBBBBOOOOORRRINGGGGGGGGGGGGG! I've never seen so much brown in my life. I was grateful for the piece of garbage here and there to break up the brown. sheesh.

:lol: 5 is no doubt the most boring road I have been on in California! I found myself looking for trash too!! Never so happy as when I got off it! :thumbup:

[KCDakar]

It's 950 miles from KC to El Paso Tx. But I got 127 miles down the road and found I had left my tent poles at home. SUCKS:mad ! Turned around went back got them and drove all the way to El Paso.
Lets see 127 x2 plus 950 makes for a looooooong day. All that and I didn't even sign up for an Iron Butt Ride! Dang it!:lol
And that was the start of my almost 5000 mile ride around the great west coast.

I'll be doing a longer one in 07...

Did I happen to mention that I like to ride....:thumbup:

[Luna Tique]

Let's See the longest ride in a day would have been about 370 miles that is from Camden,ME to Altamont, NY on a 1972 R/75 BMW.

[Inky]

1972? Time to get another big ride under your belt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Inky]

It's 950 miles from KC to El Paso Tx. But I got 127 miles down the road and found I had left my tent poles at home. SUCKS:mad ! Turned around went back got them and drove all the way to El Paso.
Lets see 127 x2 plus 950 makes for a looooooong day. All that and I didn't even sign up for an Iron Butt Ride! Dang it!:lol
And that was the start of my almost 5000 mile ride around the great west coast.

I'll be doing a longer one in 07...

Did I happen to mention that I like to ride....:thumbup:

You just aint right in the head:tongue But that's why we like you!

[neebelung]

My longest in one day is about 250 miles, and another hundred the next day (so a total of 350 in one weekend). It's pretty standard for us to cover 100-200 miles on a typical weekend ride.

I'm planning a longer trek to head downstate to meet up with some other ladies (was going to try to do it tomorrow, but am waiting till their next ride in March). It's a bit over 200 miles each way just from my house to the meeting spot, then probably take in 100-150 mile ride with them... so looking at betweek 500-600 miles in one day (wish me luck!) :thumbup:

[KrystaS]

What is the longest ride you have gone on?

In one day? A SS1000, around Lake Michigan.

As a trip? Oh, gee... Um, WI to NC & back, in under a week, for a weekend rally (at the Biltmore estate).


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[Abosit]

To visit a good freind,
623 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Springfield, Missouri in one day.

What you do, to see your friends.....wondefull!!:w2:

[ridingAK]

Something over 800 miles on the Alcan returning from our tour in '07. As anyone who has ridden the road can vouch for, it isn't exactly the easiest riding road in the world... My knees were hurting pretty good by the time we were done.

I'm hoping to do an iron butt soon, but timing is an issue.

[indianscout]

I did 2400 miles in three days around Lake Superior and Wisconson on my sportster in the early 90's. I was much younger and dumber then as it was a stock seat with no sheepskin.......owch! I look back and see all of the mistakes I made but like to think I have learned as a result of a trip like that.



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[Unforgiven]

360 miles in one day on a Honda 1000RR sportbike. Afterward I felt like I had been run over by a truck and then they backed over me again to see what they had hit.

[sweptwingnut]

Something over 800 miles on the Alcan returning from our tour in '07. As anyone who has ridden the road can vouch for, it isn't exactly the easiest riding road in the world... My knees were hurting pretty good by the time we were done.

I'm hoping to do an iron butt soon, but timing is an issue.


That would be Muncho Lake to Tok, Alaska. Left Muncho at 630am and arrived Tok at 9pm after the time zone changes. Advil was my best friend the next day.

1336KM = 830 miles

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/645757667_5TCji-M.png

[indianscout]

Wow! No doubt the roads where anything but nice. It's one thing to put on alot of miles on a slab but oh-so-different on something like that! Owch!!

[Astir]

I have ridden 300-500 mile days and felt great afterward. The longest rides for me are not the total miles but those with adverse situations. Extreme heat which leaves you exhausted even after a short ride, or when we rode 300 km (180+ miles) in Slovenia. Narrow windy roads with different traffic rules, signs not in English, and hoping you really are where you expect to be after that last turn really takes its toll. Off road in the sand, after 50 miles I am completely wiped ~ for days! It all depends on ergonomics of the bike and the situation in which I am riding. I rode a borrowed bike once on a run I have done regularly on a different bike without even thinking about it. Round trip ~ 100 miles. I honestly didn't think I was going to make it home on that borrow bike. I was ready to push the bike into a ditch and thumb a ride.

[2catsandadogsmommy]

I have ridden about 115 miles in one day. We left Bakersfield and took the back way to Caliente and over to Lake Isabella, then over Greenhorn Mountain back to Bakersfield. It was great ride until we were about 20 miles from home and the temperate had risen to 104.:):

[Abosit]

I agree with you Astir,
my 623 miles with comfortable 75F ride and no wind, was perfectly OK, was I looking forward to arrive, yes but was not exhausted, but 250 miles wit a day with rain and strong wind is much more tyering, or even 20 mile ride in stop and go in heavy traffic.
All depends on the condition.

[RASZ]

I did 466.63 miles from home to Logan, NM. It was one of my shortest rides because of my fascination of riding to Colorado. My 361.20 ride home from Amarillo was one of my longest because of the heat and lack of mountains

[msyzf2u]

I did 466.63 miles from home to Logan, NM. It was one of my shortest rides because of my fascination of riding to Colorado. My 361.20 ride home from Amarillo was one of my longest because of the heat and lack of mountains


I like long rides. When going out to scrub in new tires, it is not unusual to end up in another state. :beebop:


I do try to avoid like the plague, straight butt boring stretches of road....


scenic straight stretches, ok.....


adversity with straight stretches, ok....


butt boring stretches of road - not so much. my mind refuses to participate and goes on safari. :sleep:





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[Tractor]

The longest for me is between 800 and 900 kilometers per day. Last year - from Chilliwack to San Fransisco in 2 days. And this year Chilliwack, Winthrop, Republican, Rossland, Nacusp, Chilliwack in 2 days, ( a lot of twisties) and Chilliwack to Jasper past ice fields, Jasper , Little Fort, Green Lake, Cache Creek. Cashe Creek, Duffy Lake, Whistler, Chilliwack. Loved every minute of it.

[msyzf2u]

The longest for me is between 800 and 900 kilometers per day. Last year - from Chilliwack to San Fransisco in 2 days. And this year Chilliwack, Winthrop, Republican, Rossland, Nacusp, Chilliwack in 2 days, ( a lot of twisties) and Chilliwack to Jasper past ice fields, Jasper , Little Fort, Green Lake, Cache Creek. Cashe Creek, Duffy Lake, Whistler, Chilliwack. Loved every minute of it.



WOW :clapping:




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[FJRider]

2 up in 1981 did 800 miles. Santa Rosa to Yosemite. All through Yosemite and then down 5 to glendale on a 81 Suzuki GS1000G stock seat and Vetter faring. Started at 6 am and ended at 4 am the next day. A LOT of 20Mph in the park.

My 13 year old and I did 431 miles a couple of weeks ago on a Sat ridding a 85 FJ1100 with a corbin seat and full bags. Left the house at 6:30 AM and we where home by 6 PM. About 170 freeway and the rest was in the mountains.

One of these days I will do a SS1000 just to say that I have done it.

Denis

[indianscout]

2 up in 1981 did 800 miles. Santa Rosa to Yosemite. All through Yosemite and then down 5 to glendale on a 81 Suzuki GS1000G stock seat and Vetter faring. Started at 6 am and ended at 4 am the next day. A LOT of 20Mph in the park.

My 13 year old and I did 431 miles a couple of weeks ago on a Sat ridding a 85 FJ1100 with a corbin seat and full bags. Left the house at 6:30 AM and we where home by 6 PM. About 170 freeway and the rest was in the mountains.

One of these days I will do a SS1000 just to say that I have done it.

Denis


Wow, that's alot! More so with two-up like that! :worthy:


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[jfike]

july 2009 1739km in 4 days

[FJRider]

Wow, that's alot! More so with two-up like that! :worthy:
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I have so many miles 2 up that it really does not matter to me if it is one or 2 up.
The embracing part was that after that 800 mile day on the final 100 mile leg 1 mile from the house I stalled the bike at a red light and dropped it. O-well

Denis

[indianscout]

Denis, that is called "Murphy's Law" and I am well aquanted with it. About the only way it could have been more embarassing is if it was in front of a large group of people you knew. But it keeps things interesting!


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[Luna Tique]

1 mile from the house I stalled the bike at a red light and dropped it. O-well

Denis


Don't ya just hate when that happens ? :lol:

[jingletrails]

All I can say is beads! They really help a butt to travel a long ways. I rode 2500 miles in one week and didn't even notice a sore butt.

[Luna Tique]

I guess that says it all about why you believe in the comfort a beaded seat :thumbup:

[Deborah]

Wow! I am just a beginner ... but I have dreams of seeing many parts of the country while in the seat. My longest ride so far was about 180 miles in one day, however 5 miles of that took 2 hours in 90 + degree heat. I was really exhausted by the time we arrived.

I have completed several 100 mile days this summer. It seems that anything more than 100 and my rear end really hurts. I have been looking at seat options, but I haven't bought anything yet. I will have to buy something before doing more than 200 in a day - I would not be able to take enough motrin!

[Batgirl]

I recently rode 335 miles round trip on a ladies only ride to Helen. Had a blast and looking forward to our next ladies only get together.

[gypsyangel]

I think it was like 515+ across Nevada.

[Firefly]

I rode a tad over 600 miles RT to have lunch with my Arkansas riding buddy. It felt like 100 miles..it was an AWESOME day!

[msyzf2u]

I rode a tad over 600 miles RT to have lunch with my Arkansas riding buddy. It felt like 100 miles..it was an AWESOME day!

I love days like that!




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[KCDakar]

I rode a tad over 600 miles RT to have lunch with my Arkansas riding buddy. It felt like 100 miles..it was an AWESOME day!

I love days like that!:thumbsup:

They are the best!:ecstasy:

[msyzf2u]

I have a ride report started somewhere on my desk similar to that.... some friends called me from a Minnesota campout, telling me to get my happy self up there pronto... made it in time for a late lunch before zipping back home... hehe... fun times!

[Lady of the NightHawk]

Well my hubby left yesterday early afternoon and went to Knoxville Tn, about 520'ish miles. He met up with his uncle and 2 friends this morning and headed west. He called me about a half hour ago and made into Henrietta, OK. 775 miles. 1300'ish miles in about 30 hours! They are heading to their 1st stop at the Grand Canyon.

[indianscout]

I have a ride report started somewhere on my desk similar to that.... some friends called me from a Minnesota campout, telling me to get my happy self up there pronto... made it in time for a late lunch before zipping back home... hehe... fun times!

Well my hubby left yesterday early afternoon and went to Knoxville Tn, about 520'ish miles. He met up with his uncle and 2 friends this morning and headed west. He called me about a half hour ago and made into Henrietta, OK. 775 miles. 1300'ish miles in about 30 hours! They are heading to their 1st stop at the Grand Canyon.




:ecstasy:I'll get the fire going :campfire: and start making the popcorn.:popcorn1: Somebody wan'a grab me a cold one and bring a few extra chairs? Looks like we may need them for the up coming reports!


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[Astir]

:ecstasy:I'll get the fire going :campfire: and start making the popcorn.:popcorn1: Somebody wan'a grab me a cold one and bring a few extra chairs? Looks like we may need them for the up coming reports!


:riding:

On the way IS! :cheers:

[msyzf2u]

:ecstasy:I'll get the fire going :campfire: and start making the popcorn.:popcorn1: Somebody wan'a grab me a cold one and bring a few extra chairs? Looks like we may need them for the up coming reports!


:riding:


OH Yeah! I'll grab some chairs :ecstasy:



:popcorn1:

[KansasKawboy]

I'm in for this party!!! :campfire: :cheers:

[Luna Tique]

:slaphead: I just realized I had topped my longest ride


http://lunatique.smugmug.com/photos/383668991_9Sm6Q-L.jpg (http://lunatique.smugmug.com/gallery/6092870_gYfwK#383668991_9Sm6Q-A-LB)

by 2 miles :rofl: for a total of 372 (s) miles

[kari-star]

so far my longest ride was the weekend we went up through the catskills to my dads, then up through the adirondacks to lake george, and from lake george to a concert at tanglewood in MA and back home again. we clocked nearly 200 for days 1 and 2 and then a big push on day 3 of about 275 miles.

we were planning a trip out to PGH this weekend that would have been nearly 400 miles out on sat. and back on sunday - two different routes - but with the weather getting so cold suddenly, we decided we better not. (honestly we're both so pie-in-the-sky stubborn we would have done it but my friend michelle decided to join us so it's better we drive.) we have the routes all planned out and we're really excited about doing it - next year I guess!

[Luna Tique]

:slaphead: I thought the question was the longest ride in one day :rofl:
So my answer is way off :lol:

[Astir]

:rofl:

[Lady of the NightHawk]

:gaah: I am so jealous of Steve. I was supposed to go on this ride with him but a new baby has me staying home :):. They have stopped just outside of Albuquerque NM for the night. Here is a shot that he took with his cell phone somewhere in TX. Give or take a few miles 1900 so far.

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/tower317/10532_103215909692595_1000001255884.jpg

[msyzf2u]

Amy, for a split second, when reading your sig... i mistakenly read the second line as your husband (FOR SALE)

my this is a progressive group.... that'll teach him for going without you...

LOL :smack:

[ridingAK]

I'll keep my husband, but there are times when I'd be willing to let a couple teenagers go for a very reasonable price...

[KCDakar]

I'll keep my husband, but there are times when I'd be willing to let a couple teenagers go for a very reasonable price...

:rofl:

[indianscout]

:rofl:

[KansasKawboy]

I've known that feeling. :lol:

[Luna Tique]

:lol:

[jfike]

:gaah: I am so jealous of Steve. I was supposed to go on this ride with him but a new baby has me staying home :):. They have stopped just outside of Albuquerque NM for the night. Here is a shot that he took with his cell phone somewhere in TX. Give or take a few miles 1900 so far.

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/tower317/10532_103215909692595_1000001255884.jpg


uh huh.... and the baby is a .......????? :needpics:

[jfike]

:slaphead: I thought the question was the longest ride in one day :rofl:
So my answer is way off :lol:


i think originally it was..... otherwise KCD and the like would have us all kicked to the curb! :rofl:

[Luna Tique]

That is true jfike :rofl:

[msyzf2u]

That's one of the many, Many cool things about this site.....

How a subject will expand and morph into the sharing, all encompansing ability to include riders of all genders and abilities.


I love THAT


:thumbsup:

[jfike]

and seeing how the question was originally longest day trip. 427 km (give or take a couple) mission, bc to princeton and back. at least that's the longest solo for me..... working on longest day.....

[jfike]

longest km day, according to google maps is 514 km. vernon to barnhartvale rd. into kamloops, then south to merritt on highway 5A,lunched in merritt and 5A to princeton, and then home to abbotsford. it was day 4 in our 1789 km weekend! :riding: :yahoo:

attempting a link here. nut, i may need help with this one!

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=vernon,+bc&daddr=50.62638,-120.024948+to:Barnhartvale+Rd+to:kamloops,+bc+to:H WY+5A%2FPrinceton-Kamloops+Hwy+to:princeton,+bc+to:abbotsford,+bc&hl=en&geocode=%3B%3BFcaqBAMdflLX-A%3B%3BFSYtAgMdevDU-A%3B%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1,2,4&sll=50.621588,-120.064087&sspn=0.338487,0.788956&ie=UTF8&ll=49.7653,-120.493927&spn=2.756813,6.311646&z=8

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/668939129_hdQsg-L.png

[Lady of the NightHawk]

ok jfike here is the little reason I was unable to go on the cross country ride.

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/tower317/IMG_7569.jpg

[KansasKawboy]

They are a couple of cuties!

[ridingAK]

Great picture! And just look at that proud big sis smile!

[Lady of the NightHawk]

she just loves the baby.... well almost...she don't much care at diaper time, she runs in the other direction.

[msyzf2u]

They are a couple of cuties!


Wonderful picture!

[FJRider]

I can not think of two better reasons to miss a ride.

Denis

[indianscout]

I can not think of two better reasons to miss a ride.

Denis


That about says it all.


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[jfike]

COOL! :smiley: so now we need a couple details.... when? how big? name?..... you know the good stuff!! :D:

[Lady of the NightHawk]

LOL! Ashley Nichole was born on Aug 16th at 8:46am. She was 7lbs 4oz. Yes she and Kaitlyn are very good reasons to have stayed behind on this trip BUT Steve just called me from Utah and he was going on and on about how beautiful of a ride it has been and that we are going to be going back with the kids and he was trying to tell me about the beauty and he was just so excited. So I got a little down about still being her in cold Ohio till Ashley smiled at me then I was happy again. Oh well one day it will be my turn. :D:

[FJRider]

Go look at my tread here
http://www.twowheelfemales.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3493
And you can see what you have to look forward to. I am sure that you will enjoy it and that it will get there a lot sooner then you will believe. Mine have all started to ride with me by 7 years old. By 9 they where dong 250 mile days.

Denis

[Luna Tique]

Great picture of your two girls LadyN :thumbup:

[jfike]

thank you!! i knew there was a little one coming, didn't realize she was here! love babies, especially those that don't come home with me! :lol: my middle baby turned 16 yesterday. going for the learner's today i think :eek:

[ridingAK]

thank you!! i knew there was a little one coming, didn't realize she was here! love babies, especially those that don't come home with me! :lol: my middle baby turned 16 yesterday. going for the learner's today i think :eek:

:hug2: It has been hard watching the twins pull out of the driveway every morning.