lol Yes, you.
Dang, you brought up a lot of good points I couldn't even think of previously.^This
So many reasons to be out on the road before the sun rises, other than making the most of the daylight:
- You get to see spectacular sunrises
- If you're traveling in the dead of summer in a hot climate, the best riding temperature/humidity is before 1PM
- You have the road to yourself, no rush hour, commuters or tourist traffic
- Breakfast becomes the first break, instead of delaying your departure another hour or so
- You can find a shady spot after lunch and take a guilt-free, worry-free nap when your natural circadian rhythm dips right when the day starts to become hot, knowing you've done the majority of your mileage for the day already
I've talked to a few family members and read up, and yeah, I think I may need to shave off a couple thousand km.
^This
So many reasons to be out on the road before the sun rises, other than making the most of the daylight:
- You get to see spectacular sunrises
- If you're traveling in the dead of summer in a hot climate, the best riding temperature/humidity is before 1PM
- You have the road to yourself, no rush hour, commuters or tourist traffic
- Breakfast becomes the first break, instead of delaying your departure another hour or so
- You can find a shady spot after lunch and take a guilt-free, worry-free nap when your natural circadian rhythm dips right when the day starts to become hot, knowing you've done the majority of your mileage for the day already
lol Yes, you.
This is great in summer, but in higher altitude or colder weather you will be freezing in the morning, so layering is important.
I do like to ride before brunch.
Another tip is to invest in heated grips. It will always be in your bike and the instant comfort from it when it get cold/rain is priceless.
I rode to Montreal once before that trip. Other than that my longest trip was to 507 and back. I bought my bike Feb 2012 and left for the trip in july 2012 with i think 6000km total experience. I figured what better way to gain experience than to ride 11,000 km across the us and back?
Well that is a cool thing...changes my plans - thanks
My pleasure. I'm looking forward to your ride report, MacDoc.
My pleasure. I'm looking forward to your ride report, MacDoc.
- You have to go into the Arches National Park - (you will kick yourself if you don't)