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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Curious about LD
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<blockquote data-quote="Bungie" data-source="post: 1155040" data-attributes="member: 11700"><p>I think your nuts too.</p><p></p><p>The problem with setting out to ride an IBA sanctioned ride is it changes your view of riding, and thus, your planning of future trips. Nearly everywhere becomes a day ride. Worse, if you plan a multi day trip across the country. Next thing you know, your planning to cross the entire continent in 2 days. Ya, you can, but should you? You miss so much.</p><p></p><p>Case in point. I love riding in SE Ohio. From my home in Northern Ontario, it's about 700 miles. Not a problem. Leave in the AM, arrive just after dusk. Except, sometimes I bring friends down who have NO IDEA how far 500+ miles really is. So we end up stopping every 45 minutes towards the end. You can just see the look in their eyes thinking it's just fucked up. Or, riding with some of the local guys on a day ride. They want off the their bikes in 30 minutes. I'm not even getting settled in until I've ridden about 3 hours.</p><p></p><p>So ya, do an IBA ride if it tickles your fancy, but just be aware it will change your riding forever.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bungie, post: 1155040, member: 11700"] I think your nuts too. The problem with setting out to ride an IBA sanctioned ride is it changes your view of riding, and thus, your planning of future trips. Nearly everywhere becomes a day ride. Worse, if you plan a multi day trip across the country. Next thing you know, your planning to cross the entire continent in 2 days. Ya, you can, but should you? You miss so much. Case in point. I love riding in SE Ohio. From my home in Northern Ontario, it's about 700 miles. Not a problem. Leave in the AM, arrive just after dusk. Except, sometimes I bring friends down who have NO IDEA how far 500+ miles really is. So we end up stopping every 45 minutes towards the end. You can just see the look in their eyes thinking it's just fucked up. Or, riding with some of the local guys on a day ride. They want off the their bikes in 30 minutes. I'm not even getting settled in until I've ridden about 3 hours. So ya, do an IBA ride if it tickles your fancy, but just be aware it will change your riding forever. [/QUOTE]
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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Curious about LD
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