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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:12 am
by dr_bar
I travelled just under 7000 miles on my trip this summer. I was away from home for 6 weeks.
7 nights in Arkansas
3 nights at Mustang Island State Park
2 nights in Santa Fe
2 nights in Keystone
14 nights in Osoyoos
That left me with 3 weeks for actually, riding and I figure I did pretty well for riding alone.
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:01 am
by obfg
You would not want to drive to the sault and arrive with sore back, butt and arms and unable to carry on or return. You live in a fine area. Do a bunch of loops with increasing mileage to see how you and the bike like each other. Make what ever changes are required. I bought a bike 2000km from my home and rode it back. Those were two 700+ and one 500+ days. My butt was ok but the first thing I did after arriving was to order handlebar risers. Point being, better to get ergonomics sorted first.
On my trip while taking shelter from a lightening storm, talked to a couple who were making the same trip you are contemplating, although they started from Montreal. They were doing about 300 to 400km a day. Enjoying the trip. And if your route takes you on the north shore there is lots to enjoy.
Anyway good luck
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:26 am
by Rogero
thanks for all the good feedback.
I've put ~650 miles on my bike since I bought it and want to get to 1000 before the end of the season (fast approaching in Ottawa) ...
so I think I'll do a long trip out and back once to see how things work out. My inlaws have a cottage north of Peterborough - about 3.5 hours away, but a lot more fun if you got the roundabout 4.5 hour journey. I could go out, spend a few hours at the cottage and come back. And I can bring an overnight bag in case it's too far to go out and back in the same day.
That is - IF the weather cooperates - highs of 5-10 next week ... BRRRRRRR