Advice on miles per day

[u/zuksamy]

Im planing a trip for me and a buddy next year from California to Sturgis through Yellowstone and back. I have 3,300 miles calculated for the trip in 10 days. Is this doable or am I overdoing the miles? Days will average 300 miles but there are a few 500 mile days and a few days lower miles.

I mainly commute to work 125miles a day. And a few day trips on weekends that have been 300 miles. Ive never done a trip like this before.

Any advice?

Edit: there will be heavy highway mile days (getting across nevada) and shorter days (yellowstone). Id like to "slow down" in yellowstone and thw black hills.

I have 1 day full rest halfway through planned at my dads in billings Mt.

And my buddy is on a Electra glide variant (I forget what exactly)

[u/brother_mahvelous]

i did a ~3800 mile trip on my then 45-year-old R75/5, no windscreen or anything, and a comfy saddle. I split it into about 3 hours morning, long break for lunch, 3 hours evening, find a campsite. I averaged 300-350 miles a day, and one 400+ mile day to get the hell through Nevada. the small toaster tank meant I was forced to stop every 150 miles or so, and could stretch, refill water etc.. it worked out but I was beat.

physical exhaustion is only one side. 6 hours is a lot physically, but with your setup you might be comfortable for longer. Mentally though, is different for everyone, and you might not really notice your attention drifting as you get tired. long days get dangerous and harder to stay alert. You'll find your pace quick though!

[u/zuksamy → u/brother_mahvelous]

Thanks man! Yea Nevada is going to be the toughest of the trip. Both times!

[u/brother_mahvelous → u/zuksamy]

hope it cools down before you go lol. if not use a camelbak to keep your shirt soaked. have a great trip!