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Submitted by: Mimi1138

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Do you have an ipod or shuffle? it won't last the whole trip, but if you have it to listen to for even part it may be worth it. music always heightens long drives for me. Have fun!

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Submitted by: kenberlyc

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If you feel you need to stop, let him know. Also drink plenty of water, for some reason you get thirstier on the road. Sunscreen and chapstick are important, as is a brush and a little makeup. That way you can touch up. Don't get so caught up worrying that you forget to have fun. Also be sure and bring your own cash in case you need it and your drivers license even though you are not driving. Have fun, be safe.

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Submitted by: Anonymous

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Hi Jenny, I think the ride is about 4-5 hours (approximately 250 miles or so). Thanks for taking the time to offer your suggestions. They were all helpful and make sense to me. My boyfriend has been riding forever and so does not think like a new rider. As loveable as he is, he is not the best on advice in these situations. Also, I really appreciate getting advice from other women riders - sometimes I think it can make a difference : ). Best, Ren'e

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Submitted by: Jenny

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You mentioned one day, so I assume that you're not looking for info on preparing for a two week trip :-) A few things - take some rides that are longer before then. You'll have a chance to see how your body reacts, how long before you personally need a break, etc. I'm sure they'll be planning regular breaks (most folks that I know have bikes that need gas every 100 or so miles, plus riding too long makes the rider sloppy and reaction times slower), but if you find that you have back issues and that you need a walk every 50 minutes or so, let your partner know that you need breaks more often. That being said, that's an unlikely extreme :-) Mostly, though, learning to handle longer durations (so trips over more than an hour) will be good before you're in the saddle for six hours. Be prepared for weather. June can be unpredictable. If there's any chance of rain, pack rain gear! Also, have layers packed so that if it ends up chillier then expected, you can add another sweatshirt or a scarf. Same thing the other way - be prepared to cool off. I don't recommend riding without a jacket. I know some folks do it and aren't afraid of road rash or an accident, but even beyond that, hours in the sun can bring sunburn. It can also seriously dry out your skin with all that wind rushing at you all day. Does your partner have a sissy bar/backrest? If not, they are really handy. When I used to ride two-up, I found that I could only handle rides under an hour when I was without a sissy bar, but with one, I could go much, much longer! And finally, don't forget boredom. I had to fight that one, but if I stopped paying attention to the ride, I'd get sleepy, and that's never a good thing when you're on the back of a bike :-) I'm sure others will have better suggestions, but those were the ones that were important for me. Oh! And boots - obviously if you're on a bike, you're wearing boots, but make sure your boots give your toes a little wiggle room. My riding boots don't, but when I'm a passenger, I wear a pair that has more toe room so that I can keep my feet from falling asleep on the passenger foot rests :-)

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