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Going the Extra Mile: Insider Tips for Long-Distance Motorcycling and Endurance Rallies

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Author: Ron Ayres
Jam-packed with advice from long-distance motorcycle travel veterans, and written by best-selling author Ron Ayres, this handbook can help you extend your range on a motorcycle.

Written for anyone who wants to comfortably spend more time in the saddle and less time waiting at the next rest stop, this book compiles the proven techniques that can make your next long motorcycle trip fun, safe, and comfortable.

The book answers some of the most frequently asked questions about spending more time in the saddle. You’ll learn how to:

Choose versatile gear to protect you
Prepare yourself physically for long times in the saddle
Modify your points of contact—seat, handlebars, and footpegs—for maximum comfort
Mount and use the latest gadgets to help you stay alert
Develop good riding habits and eliminate distractions
Plan extended routes with mapping software
Manage fuel consumption, speed, and rest breaks
Build mileage gradually and meet others who share your long-mileage interests
Equip your bike to best handle the rigors of off-pavement routes
Participate in an organized endurance event
Access additional resources about long-distance riding
Included in this extensive and thorough work is a resource directory that’s worth the price of the book alone! At your fingertips are hundreds of valuable contacts and resources, organized by category, with company names, a brief description of their products or service, website and/or e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.

Product Detail
Paperback: 144 pages

Format: 8.25 by 10.5 inches, black and white

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
Comfort
Riding Gear
Staying Warm
Staying Cool
Fitness
Nutrition
Hydration
Motorcycle Modifications
Safety
Minimizing Fatigue
Good Riding Habits
Mirrors
Conspicuity
Auxiliary Lighting
Deer
Weather
Trip Planning and Organization
Computer-Based Routing
Global Positioning Systems
Using a GPS
Packing Up
Luggage
Building Mileage
Iron Butt Association Awards
Mileage Contests
Ride-to-Eat
The Truth About Speed
Auxiliary Fuel
Warning Signs
Tips for Long-Distance Rides
Getting Competitive: Endurance Rallies
Riding Responsibly
Sleep
Bonus Points
Pit Stops
Eating to Win
Teaming Up
When the Pavement Ends
Keeping it Upright
Off-Pavement Riding Tips
Additional Reading
Resource Directory
Index
About The Author

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