Yup, Last week I rode to Kingston, Ontario from Mopncton, New Brunswick in a straight run and back 5 days latter. It was 1400 Kms one way.
I was sore but man it feels good to have accomplished it.
Sweet! Congratulations :cheers:
Any good stories from the trip? How long did it take you?
Congratulations, you really earned you saddle sore license plate holder. I did my first ss a couple years ago. I left Little Rock at 5:30am and pulled into Rapid City just after midnight with 1093 miles. I have to admit I had an easier time than you, as I was on my BMW at the time ;). It might take quite a bit of time for you to receive you stuff from IBA. They normally take a few months, but from what I've heard they are even more backed up now.
Cool sounds like it makes for a good ride.
A friend and I are thinking of taking a ride from Yarmouth, NS to Miramichi in August to visit some other bikers ... that's like 500KM by way of Digby ferry. SOMEONE should organize an east coast ride I think.
on july 7th i'm riding 200 miles from my house to my brothers up by chicago. then on the 13th or 14th i am coming home. can't decide whether to take 2 lane or the interstate. make for an interesting ride doing it solo. the closest i've ever come was about 2 weeks after i started riding me and a few guys from work went out and rode about 90 miles
I thought the iron butt thing came from those harley types who went cross country without any padding on their seats...
Welll, it took me about 14 hours or so. I did have to stop a bit towards the end for more than just gas. My ass was just killing me but its a cool accomplishment.
500 KMs will be easy. I was perfectly fine till about 800 kms rolled by then I started to feel it a bit and once I hit 1200 KMs I just wanted off of the saddle. :icon_lol:
My tip is , Every certain Miles .Just get off , Light a Ciggie , and go for a little wonder , what i always did , and i never felt un comfy , let the blood flow , and u'll feel Better , just sa 5 minute wonder , id go into *Services* and grab a coffee and have a ciggie , then i was all better apart from the damage to my lungs , but hey , Its All Good :thumb:
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My ass was just killing me
I get that after about 4-5 hours (even with breaks). Since I ride mostly back roads, it really doesn't relate to distance nearly as much as time. I have to decide whether to put the money into a seat, or a new bike. Sigh.
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.. but its a cool accomplishment.
It is that, and one that I frankly envy.
Woot! Good job, welcome to the club! :thumb: