Advice from BMW for prepping for long rides

[R-Rated]

While watching a Facebook Live event for BMW's GS trophy I heard on of the speakers talk about preparing for the qualifier rides. He explained that long distance riding requires a lot of energy and endurance so his advice was to ride a lot increasing the time in the saddle to build up to riding 7 hours at a time.

With a lot of us having clipped wings from the pandemic, I know that I need to start rebuilding my saddle time just for the rides I like to do US.

 

[LoneWolfer]

Does sitting on my bike for hours at a time looking at myself in my mirrors count?

 

[HRMV]

Does sitting on my bike for hours at a time looking at myself in my mirrors count?

It can't do any harm lol

 

[HRMV]

While watching a Facebook Live event for BMW's GS trophy I heard on of the speakers talk about preparing for the qualifier rides. He explained that long distance riding requires a lot of energy and endurance so his advice was to ride a lot increasing the time in the saddle to build up to riding 7 hours at a time.

With a lot of us having clipped wings from the pandemic, I know that I need to start rebuilding my saddle time just for the rides I like to do US.

Aye have a fair bit of riding planned for as soon as greenlight is given but reckon first couple may be a bit rusty.

 

[R-Rated]

Does sitting on my bike for hours at a time looking at myself in my mirrors count?

It counts triple if you make motor noises with your mouth the whole time.

 

[Drakhen99]

I worked up to 200 mile day rides over the summer... in 105F temps Now, 50-100 miles in the cold is enough LOL.

I watched a MotoJitsu video the other day where he lays out pretty much the same tips... good stuff. He did 1,200 miles in 2 or 3 days.

-John

 

[R-Rated]

I worked up to 200 mile day rides over the summer... in 105F temps Now, 50-100 miles in the cold is enough LOL.

I watched a MotoJitsu video the other day where he lays out pretty much the same tips... good stuff. He did 1,200 miles in 2 or 3 days.

-John

When I was 21, I could ride from Ft. Hood Texas to Pheonix Arizona and not feel fatigued too much.

I built myself back up. Then in 2016, on my way back from the west coast I road from Albuquerque to just outside of Nashville. I felt a little achy east Little Rock Arkansas but after some roadside stretches I was good to go.

Now I am prepping for a post pandemic escape ride!

 

[AlanSmith7]

It counts triple if you make motor noises with your mouth the whole time.

LOL, you will get the award if you do so.
We start practicing and grow back our wings. I will start having longer rides whenever the weather allows.

 

[Dewey316]

Every summer I do tours that are at least a couple thousand miles. I can tell if I am a little out of riding shape. But, the biggest key for me is to stay ahead of getting fatigued. I try to stop and stretch and drink some water every hour or so. Once you feel sore or dehydrated it is to late.

Doing something like the gs challenge is a lot more physical than most of us do in normal riding. They are covering a lot of miles that are very technical. I usually figure 100-150 miles max on off-road touring days. I try to limit myself to 250-300 mile pavement days. So I have time to stop and take breaks and stay fresh.

 

[Drakhen99]

Every summer I do tours that are at least a couple thousand miles. I can tell if I am a little out of riding shape. But, the biggest key for me is to stay ahead of getting fatigued. I try to stop and stretch and drink some water every hour or so. Once you feel sore or dehydrated it is to late.

Doing something like the gs challenge is a lot more physical than most of us do in normal riding. They are covering a lot of miles that are very technical. I usually figure 100-150 miles max on off-road touring days. I try to limit myself to 250-300 mile pavement days. So I have time to stop and take breaks and stay fresh.

Dude, the snacks & water are KEY to doing more miles, especially in hot and cold weather. If I'm going more than 50 miles, I take my Harley because it has bags I can store that stuff in.

-John

 

[Arfa]

Drinking enough and staying hydrated is super important. I read somewhere that dehydration affects your ability to drive/ride as much as a few pints of beer! However, I then find I need to stop every hour or two for a piss then...

Personally, I won't plan more than 250-300 miles in a day (occasionally done more, but it's a hard slog by end of the day) and I tend to make a quick pitstop every hour or so, even if just 5-10 mins for a drink, sustenance, loo, snap some pics, stretch legs etc. Regular short breaks definitely make a longer ride easier.

 

[Drakhen99]

I have definitely noticed that, Arfa! I'll be out all day, taking my breaks & having some water, and be about a 1/2 hour from home and feel dehydrated and a bit weak... usually I just muscle through, but I *have* pulled over for more refreshment. You're right about dehydration & inebriation giving similar results.

-John

 

[LoneWolfer]

It counts triple if you make motor noises with your mouth the whole time.

Who sits on their motorcycle and doesn't make BRAAAAP style noises? I sit in my recliner at home and make motorcycle noises, even when I'm napping.