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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Long Distance Riding - Dealing With Fatigue
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<blockquote data-quote="Twigg" data-source="post: 1212675" data-attributes="member: 27619"><p>You can start by being aware that tiredness is a thing, and that it will happen sooner or later on a long ride. Pay attention not just to the road, but to how you are feeling and how you are riding.</p><p></p><p>Did that car overtaking come as a surprise? Did you slow down without realizing? Did you just forget to use your indicators? Are you actually feeling awake or sleepy.</p><p></p><p>The signs that you need a break can be very small if you catch them early, but you develop "tells" that your own performance is falling below the standards you expect. The thing is, they tend to be the same for you, and if you start looking for them you learn to recognize them early.</p><p></p><p>Also, avoiding things that you know make you sleepy (big meals, etc), and those caffeine shots .... they are potential killers. Maybe they could be useful ONCE, to help you get the last few miles to an extended stop, but the crash your body will experience when it wears off could be significant. I don't use them, but those who do suggest that one shot just before a power-nap works best.</p><p></p><p>I'm old-fashioned. If I thought I needed any kind of artificial stimulant, then I shouldn't be riding.</p><p></p><p>ymmv.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Twigg, post: 1212675, member: 27619"] You can start by being aware that tiredness is a thing, and that it will happen sooner or later on a long ride. Pay attention not just to the road, but to how you are feeling and how you are riding. Did that car overtaking come as a surprise? Did you slow down without realizing? Did you just forget to use your indicators? Are you actually feeling awake or sleepy. The signs that you need a break can be very small if you catch them early, but you develop "tells" that your own performance is falling below the standards you expect. The thing is, they tend to be the same for you, and if you start looking for them you learn to recognize them early. Also, avoiding things that you know make you sleepy (big meals, etc), and those caffeine shots .... they are potential killers. Maybe they could be useful ONCE, to help you get the last few miles to an extended stop, but the crash your body will experience when it wears off could be significant. I don't use them, but those who do suggest that one shot just before a power-nap works best. I'm old-fashioned. If I thought I needed any kind of artificial stimulant, then I shouldn't be riding. ymmv. [/QUOTE]
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Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
Long Distance Riding - Dealing With Fatigue
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