300 mile round trip

[Drax]

Hi Folks

Gotta do 300mile round trip from peterborough to manchester in a couple of days.

Never ridden more than 100 miles in one day before

Any tips or advice as it may be 5-6hrs riding depending on road/traffic conditions.

Got to use A1 /M1 but going to break it up by using the A616(Highly Recommended apparently.)

Cheers

[Bendy]

What sort of tips/advice are you looking for? It's the same as riding 50 miles, just takes longer.

[Drax]

Hear what your saying, but riding for 6hrs isn't the same as riding for 1 hour is it?

[Skudd]

More like 49 miles and a bit longer still.
if you are only used to doing short bits just do them. link them up with coffee breaks. If you feel tired stop and have a rest, drink plenty and eat little but often.
What bike are you doing it on?
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[BadDog]

Check the weather forecast and wear the right kit. If you get wet, remember there are hand dryers in service stations. If you get cold, I've heard a newspaper down the front of your jacket works wonders.
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[Drax]

600 Bandit.

The bike is up to the job, it's just me I'm worried about.

[deanoet]

Be fine, just take it easy and settle in for a longer ride
Dont set off with your hair on fire.

Set a speed on the motorway that is comfortable and stick to it.
Keep eye on fuel. Prob not as much of a problem on the Bandit, but a petrol station is a Hornets second home. Keep your eye on it


i have done 150 miles in one lump (+ fuel stop) before up to newcastle.


On A roads I tend to find a car going decent speed and tuck in behind it, especially at night as my lights are crap. a BMW 3 series has lights for us both.
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[c-m]

it will take longer than 5/6 hours once you factor in fuel stops and comfort breaks, rehydrating and food

[suggs]

your be fine mate, ive recently done 2200 miles in 6 days. keep a check on fuel and use your trip counter so you no when to fill up. keep a steady pace dont worry if your overtaken just ride at a comfortable speed. i did manchester to Essex in 5 hrs as part of my trip in heavy rain filling up twice...

[Bendy]

[strag]

A1/M1 300 miles. You should easily be able to average 75mph. Therefore solid riding 2 hours there 2 hiours back. I can't really see the problem TBH.
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I'm gonna be doing the same sort of mileage in the next couple of days upto loch ness (just camping out for a couple of days).

I'll be giving the bike a full check over first.(tyres,chain,oil,bearings,lights e.t.c.)

Having done quite a few long distance trips on bikes i know to dress for the worst so plenty of layers underneath my bike gear and full waterproofs on from the off.(even if it's not raining it's excellent for keeping the wind chill out)
Wear the thickest gloves you have and also thick socks.(it gets cold real quick)
Ear plugs and full face mask are a must for me on a motorway.

Nice easy cruise the whole way
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[Drax]

[That_Hornet]

Wrap up nice and keep a steady pace.

Plug in you ipod and off you go.

I fancy joining the 1000 mile club, https://www.uralmotorbikes.info/1000mileclub.htm.

One of my goals

[Bendy]

[Skudd]

Bendy is right, a bit blunt, but right. 300 miles is a usual afternoons ride for alot of people, I did 350 on Sunday just to find out where a road went in Wales.
On a 600 Bandit you are fine, just make sure you have fuel, breakdown cover is always handy and gives you peace of mind, but you don't need it. just take your time stop when you want to, go when you feel like it.
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[BadDog]

[kitty kat]

I did 430 miles just to see the Isle of Man from Scotland.
Just sit back and enjoy the journey. Stick some music on your phone/iplayer or whatever, stop when you feel you need a break or fuel and take your time. A 300 mile trip is nothing to worry about, just treat it as a normal ride on the bike, when you get there you will wonder why you were worrying in the first place.

Most of all though, stay alert and ride safe
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[AngelGrinder]

Agree with the above. While it might be alot for you as you've never done it before, it really isn't far. The bike will be fine, you have a nice comfortable seat and position on the Bandit aswell.

All you need to do is treat it like an every day ride. If the petrol light comes on, stop for petrol, you will never struggle for petrol stations. If you need a drink/rest/eat, pull over and do these things. Other than that...just keep on riding!

You will be fine
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[Im-a-Ridah]

I'm doing 60ish to pick up some parts, might go to uni and get some books too so that would make it 270 miles. I've done that 270 mile round trip by mid morning before... on ZX6R!

[That_Hornet]

I can go to my mates house, about 30 minutes away, and take 3 hours. Love it but i seem to keep running my tank down.

I have been known to fill up the hornet 3 or 4 times in one day.

[nowhere.elysium]

[Ichy]

This week I will be riding Stoke to Newcastle then Newcastle to Llanelli and finally back to Stoke. I reckon thats about 800 miles ish. I don't have an ipod and find myself wondering about things such as if the knowledge of mortality is good or what stops planets from falling out of the universe. By the time I've pondered over this junk I'm usually there. If not then I'll probably move onto a bit of evolution theory, dino to sparrow?

TBH I really don't set myself a timetable, I get there when I get there. I stop when I feel like it and if I want a nap then I'll pull over. Enjoy it, the weathers as good as it gets and your on a bike.

+1 on the breakdown recovery. I can't be arsed with messing about and its a great excuse for not getting to where your supposed to be.
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[kitty kat]

[Neorion]

What trousers you got?

I have spadas and bulletproof jeans.

The jeans are great for sitting a bit longer but be warned TIGHT well fitting boxers are a must or you need to prepare for some serious seat shuffling!

Man bunching is not big and its not fun
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