Thinking for a Ride ?? Then it must be in Royal Enfield Beast !

Before You Go On A Long Distance Motorcycle Ride… Things You Must Consider: 

If you’re planning a long-distance motorcycle ride in the near future, then you’ll appreciate these tips which I compiled after taking multi-day trips on Royal Enfield. 

Physical endurance. 

You don’t just wake up one day and decide to ride 1000 or 1500 miles. You have to plan for it, and work up to it. 

Not surprisingly, follow to a strict physical training regimen and diet, as any athlete would ... in his case, hitting the gym, and yoga. 

A desire to test your limits. 

How long can you ride before stretching or sleep … how many miles between fuel stops?  

It's not unusual to ride through the night, and end up being covered in bugs and grime after days on the road.  At it's core, this sport is about the competitive spirit to push your physical limits. 

The right gear.

If packing for a trip on 4 wheels is a challenge, consider all that can happen over longer distances and multiple climates.  Then think about what you can carry on your bike. 

You will need:  Base layer plus clothes, rainsuit, boots, motorcycle gloves, extra socks.  Plus: tools, cell phone, advil, food, bedroll, an auxilliary gas tank, and more.. 

In case you were wondering ... overnights food and supplies to a checkpoint ahead of time, rides on a special saddle, and gives this unexpected pro tip: wash your clothes in baby soap to lessen chafing. 

An understanding of your equipment, and the road. 

You need the knowledge (and tools) to handle road emergencies and mechanical breakdowns ... and the experience to know how aggressively you can ride, and still stay safe. 

Experience dealing with the unexpected. 

When you ride in all conditions and push your limits, you have to rely on your wits. If you run out of gas in the middle of nowhere, or experience some other mishap, what will you do? 

You'll also likely see your share of accidents.  Whether you are the one needing help, or you stop to help others, it’s a good reminder to have fun, but also respect the rules of the road and ride safe. 

The financial ability to support your habit 

Competitive long distance riding isn't cheap. It takes the right gear, and multiple bikes to be serviced and replaced as miles add up. 

  

Don't forget to take photos.... :)  Get Ready for SHOKALLI :) :) :)