tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post6981699370117973296..comments2009-06-10T05:14:35.221-04:00Doug Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-33351421541205056552009-06-10T05:14:35.221-04:002009-06-10T05:14:35.221-04:00Dan - I appreciate your advice. I have planned a couple of round trips that would stretch my miles/day experience toward that 500 mile range and was wondering if I was a little crazy to do that.<br /><br />I may still be a little crazy but with your suggestion and advice, I think at least one behavior or characteristic has been eliminated.<br /><br />dcDoug Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-66378030572484785952009-06-09T21:16:55.931-04:002009-06-09T21:16:55.931-04:00If you haven&#39;t ridden that many miles a day before, do some practice runs beforehand. Don&#39;t take any gear that you haven&#39;t already ridden with and found to be satisfactory. You don&#39;t want to be a day or two into the trip and discover that the gear isn&#39;t right.<br /><br />Most importantly, don&#39;t forget to have fun!irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-1593140384253897422009-06-02T20:09:27.930-04:002009-06-02T20:09:27.930-04:00Dave - I fear this economy will get much worse before it gets better. But, here's to riding miles whenever and where ever you can.Doug Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-58604326730218211082009-06-01T22:20:08.928-04:002009-06-01T22:20:08.928-04:00Well I was hoping to get in a "big" ride this summer with my son, when I first read about your proposed trip I was more than a little envious. Since then the economy has harpooned my job and with it the chance to take the big one. Instead I ride 200 miles a day whenever I can find time and smile at the peace it gives me. I think the opportunity to do this with your wife's blessing is awesome!Ride on, ride safe...<br /><br />davedavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-27712167110963769232009-06-01T08:10:17.791-04:002009-06-01T08:10:17.791-04:00Brent - I suppose it all depends on what kind of premium one places on comfort. The machismo part of me says I need at least one lengthy ride on a nekkid bike. And you're right about the "best" bike. Thanks!<br /><br />Baron - The wife hates it when that pull happens. If she's not paying attention, I'll hear a stiffled squeal of surprise which is a good thing. Wakes me up, too!<br /><br />dcDoug Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-20553524908450264362009-05-29T17:15:03.895-04:002009-05-29T17:15:03.895-04:00Doug, unfortunate you won't be making the complete ride that trip from San Fransisco to Oregon is picturesque no matter which route you take..well maybe next time.<br />I've ridden both and not much difference in the ride, except for, watch out for the wind tunnel effect when big daddy passes you...it will pull a bit but you get used to itBaron's Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7642478102305066897.post-88826939056588090942009-05-29T13:41:18.497-04:002009-05-29T13:41:18.497-04:00Doug, any bike will tour. Heck, you can ride around the world on just about anything. So, don't dismiss the capability of what you're riding. Do you know what the best motorcycle is? It's the one in your garage.<br /><br />Have a safe trip.--BrentD. Brent Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04242825462377669356noreply@blogger.com