What's your longest traveled trip in one day? - Page 7

rocker59 · 10-17-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by German

I am just curious to see how far one can travel in one day.

On a recent cross country trip, I traveled 1071 miles on my last day from Rawlins, WY to St.Charles, IL and I was worn out by the time I got home. The long ride was due to my stupid scheduling conflict, so it was not by choice

How far can one travel in a day? Well, the BBG 1500/24 level is about it. 1500 in 24 is keeping an overall average of 62.5 mph.

Me personally? I've documented a couple of SS1000 rides. 1031 miles and 1179 miles.

Many other rides in the 500 to 1000 miles in a day.

Now that most of my riding is 2-up, 500 mile days are the max, and the days usually are more like 300-350 on weekend campout trips.

Advntr · 10-17-2012, 08:29 PM

850 miles 85%Slab
From the San Ran Motel in Robbinsville NC at 7AM to home in Western NY
0930PM. I don't think anyone passed me that day...

Jack90210 · 10-17-2012, 10:06 PM

Probably around 1100. Multiple high-mileage days and very high temps -- on a CC trip in August 2008, I left Omaha and had record heat all the way into Billings (via Cheyenne, to avoid Sturgis), where it was 98* upon arrival at 10 pm -- add to the need for a long recovery when the trip is over.

I was feeling good on my way home from Daytona one year and punched out a bit under 350 miles without putting my feet down (on an 1100GS with TT tank), a memorable leg for me for its ease. Every now and then the wind will be at your back.

A well-setup bike really helps -- legroom, wind management and cruise control have become more important to me over the years. A CamelBack also helps, as does (surprisingly) a well-tweaked suspension. I don't listen to music.

Surprised that no one has mentioned John Ryan yet.

German · 10-18-2012, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoganai

If you mean before calling it a day...

If you mean < 24 hours...

I guess no afternoon naps for you. How can one go for 23+ hours....insane

rocker59 · 10-18-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by German

I guess no afternoon naps for you. How can one go for 23+ hours....insane

A buddy and I completed the 2009 Colorado Classic 1000 in 21 hours.

A few fuel stops and a stop in Leadville for coffee.

Great fun!

rocker59 · 10-18-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoganai

If you mean before calling it a day...

That's a helluva day...

johnny_killmore · 10-20-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mambo Dave

Are they all that way? I found the same on the last grueling trip I took (which was an early srping night-ride a year and a half ago), and thought I got lucky somehow. At that time of the morning (from like 1 AM to 5 AM) everything in every little town in the middle of Florida is closed, and when you're hypothermic and running on the reserve tank... it is a miserable situation to find yourself in.

I haven't come across one in years that didn't work when the place was closed, but then again all my road-tripping is done in the Western US now. Back when I did this trip (1999) there were definitely a lot of gas stations in NC that would not work when the store was closed.

jules083 · 10-20-2012, 04:36 AM

About 550 or 600 miles for me is my longest day.

For one reason or another I've never had a need/desire to go farther. I'm sure I can go farther if I need to be somewhere fast, just haven't needed to yet. I might plan a longer mileage 3 day weekend next summer and stick to highway just for the heck of it, never really gave much thought to that before.

atleastbehandy · 10-20-2012, 05:14 AM

About 750 miles from San Diego to Las Vegas with a scenic detour through Death Valley (from North to South). The Death Valley section was 50/50 dirt and so bloody hot! Trip took about 12 hours and I was completely wiped-out by the end.

Truckin_Thumper · 10-20-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Abey

900 miles is my longest traveled trip.

100 miles North of Dallas to Darby,MT....

Grinnin · 11-19-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny_killmore

I haven't come across one in years that didn't work when the place was closed,

There are still many non-automated gas pumps in rural parts of PA, NH, and ME. Pay inside the general store. (I must go through NY and VT in daylight.)

This summer I did 6 days between 1025 and 1040 miles on this:

And this:

I wear the quietest helmet I could find and keep the turbulence below neck level. Then I alternate 2-lane with some freeway.

johnny_killmore · 11-20-2012, 02:31 PM

I was not including gas pumps that don't have a card reader in that statement.

stevepsd · 11-20-2012, 07:46 PM

1530 miles in 23hrs 9 minutes on my Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere. Surprising how easy it is to rack up the miles on this ADV bike!

Budman · 11-25-2012, 08:30 AM

This summer on the way home from the RA rally I decided that Id had enough being away from home and decided to get back. I left Kansas City near the Garmin Facory and headed home. 970 miles. Left at 7am Kansas time and got home about 10:30 Denver NC time.
Ive done a couple of 1000 miles in 24 hour days to get Iron Butt certified but those were planned and really were not a huge deal. That 970 coming home was tough. I was a little punchy when I got home.

Bud

Tome · 11-28-2012, 03:30 PM

The most miles I've done in 24 hours was approx 755 miles. This was a round trip to Le Mans. I did watch the MotoGP while I was there too

10-17-2012, 08:29 PM	#92
Advntr Dilbert Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Western NY or passing you somewhere Oddometer: 391	850 miles 85%Slab From the San Ran Motel in Robbinsville NC at 7AM to home in Western NY 0930PM. I don't think anyone passed me that day... __________________ I ride alone...with nobody else

10-17-2012, 10:06 PM	#93
Jack90210 mindful Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 14,448	Probably around 1100. Multiple high-mileage days and very high temps -- on a CC trip in August 2008, I left Omaha and had record heat all the way into Billings (via Cheyenne, to avoid Sturgis), where it was 98* upon arrival at 10 pm -- add to the need for a long recovery when the trip is over. I was feeling good on my way home from Daytona one year and punched out a bit under 350 miles without putting my feet down (on an 1100GS with TT tank), a memorable leg for me for its ease. Every now and then the wind will be at your back. A well-setup bike really helps -- legroom, wind management and cruise control have become more important to me over the years. A CamelBack also helps, as does (surprisingly) a well-tweaked suspension. I don't listen to music. Surprised that no one has mentioned John Ryan yet. __________________ I must say that my son has exposed a reservoir of love and of worry within me that I never knew existed. --nskitts, 9/2/12

10-20-2012, 04:36 AM	#98
jules083 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Richmond, Ohio Oddometer: 1,089	About 550 or 600 miles for me is my longest day. For one reason or another I've never had a need/desire to go farther. I'm sure I can go farther if I need to be somewhere fast, just haven't needed to yet. I might plan a longer mileage 3 day weekend next summer and stick to highway just for the heck of it, never really gave much thought to that before. __________________ Ninja 250 for sale cheap: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854880

11-20-2012, 02:31 PM	#102
johnny_killmore 3-wheeled Drifter Joined: Dec 2008 Location: High desert, California Oddometer: 292	I was not including gas pumps that don't have a card reader in that statement. __________________ Team Johnny Killmore thanks: -Victorville Motorcycle Center www.johnnykillmore.com www.sra-west.us

11-20-2012, 07:46 PM	#103
stevepsd Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA & Southern Oregon Coast Oddometer: 223	1530 miles in 23hrs 9 minutes on my Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere. Surprising how easy it is to rack up the miles on this ADV bike! __________________ '12 XT1200Z SuperTénéré, '09 KTM 530 EXC, '08 Triumph Tiger 1050, '87 XR600R Street Legal Gone but not forgotten: '92 Yamaha TDM850, '82 XJ550 Seca, '80 XS1100,'85 GL1200A, '84 V65 Sabre, '80 CB750F SuperSport, '77 RD400, '72 TS250, '69 CB450K, '68 CL70

10-20-2012, 05:14 AM	#99
atleastbehandy Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Oddometer: 16	About 750 miles from San Diego to Las Vegas with a scenic detour through Death Valley (from North to South). The Death Valley section was 50/50 dirt and so bloody hot! Trip took about 12 hours and I was completely wiped-out by the end.

11-25-2012, 08:30 AM	#104
Budman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Charlotte NC Oddometer: 186	Kansas City to Denver NC This summer on the way home from the RA rally I decided that Id had enough being away from home and decided to get back. I left Kansas City near the Garmin Facory and headed home. 970 miles. Left at 7am Kansas time and got home about 10:30 Denver NC time. Ive done a couple of 1000 miles in 24 hour days to get Iron Butt certified but those were planned and really were not a huge deal. That 970 coming home was tough. I was a little punchy when I got home. Bud

11-28-2012, 03:30 PM	#105
Tome Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: London, UK Oddometer: 308	The most miles I've done in 24 hours was approx 755 miles. This was a round trip to Le Mans. I did watch the MotoGP while I was there too

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