Planning that first road trip...
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Went to H&H a few years ago on a non-riding visit to Vegas. Was there on Saturday afternoon and the place was empty, but the barmaid was drunk so at least there was some sort of entertainment. As I recall, the t-shirt boutique was almost as big as the bar, so it had that 'touristy' feel to it. Don't get me wrong, it's not Applebees, but I think we picked up a sticker for the inside of the tourpack lid, and that was about it.
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Others may disagree with me but I think your riding plan is ambitious for someone that has not been on a road trip before. When we tour, we plan for 250 to 400 miles a day. We consider 450 a long day. Of course, we stop for a leisurely lunch, and intend to get off of the bikes for 15 minutes every two hours. We also are out for the ride, not to get somewhere on time for a tournament. Foul weather may also slow you down. I hope you have both bikes perfectly set-up for their riders. If you have any discomfort now on short trips, your body is going to be screaming at the end of the trip you have planned. A comfortable saddle and the right handlebars are a must. Highway pegs and a back rest help a lot.
Best wishes on your ride. I hope this will be the first of many touring adventures.
Best wishes on your ride. I hope this will be the first of many touring adventures.
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Since you said it was your first road trip I thought I would share regarding your intentions of driving only 7 hours a day. My brother and I went to Colorado last year - our first long road trip - a 1000 miles - I inquired on the forum here how many miles to expect in a days ride and got all kinds of answers - so, we planned on 500 miles a day. Turns out we left at 6 AM and stopped at 8 PM AND ONLY because the sun went down - and we traveled 850 miles that first day. So, don't be surprised if when you meet your first days destination at 3 in the afternoon you decide the days ride is not over (unless of course you have people and places to see).
Thanks for all the tips!
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Don't know about bars in Vegas but do know a lot about road trips. I can't fathom only riding 7 hours a day. In May you've got well over 13 hours of light. Unless you're going on roads that you can't go over 45 or you're stopping every 50 miles, you're going to get at least 650 miles even with a long breakfast and lunch break. For me it's all about the ride and I want to be on the bike as much as I can, although I prefer back roads. Even taking back roads and stopping every 80 miles or so for a break or gas you should get 500 miles in 12 hours.
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