Going The Extra Mile: Insider Tips for Long-Distance Motorcycling and Endurance Rallies
  Ron Ayres has written the first book to share the proven advice of long-distance veterans with all riders who want to extend their range on a motorcycle.
Hard-core motorcyclists who aspire to participate in endurance rallies will find all the basic information they need to compete, but touring riders and less ambitious travelers also will be well-served by this book—as would anyone who wants to learn a few tricks for spending more time in the saddle.
To ride long distances, first one must be comfortable riding in a wide range of conditions and situations, and long-distance riders typically choose and modify their gear with these goals in mind. Preparation is critical for success, and you'll learn how to make the most of your ride before you even mount up, using the latest techniques for computer-based routing and GPS navigation. See how the Big Dogs manage fuel consumption, speed, and rest breaks to maintain a high average mileage.
And lastly, an extensive resource directory will put hundreds of valuable contacts at your fingertips.
Ayers has drawn upon both the endurance community and his own years of experience to produce a book that can help riders enjoy going father on their motorcycles.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements | Foreword | Introduction.
1. Comfort:
Riding Gear, Staying Warm, Staying Cool, Fitness, Nutrition, Hydration, Motorcycle Modifications.
2. Safety:
Minimizing Fatigue, Good Riding Habits, Mirrors, Conspicuity, Auxiliary Lighting, Deer, Weather, Tires.
3. Trip Planning and Organization:
Computer-Based Routing, Global Positioning Systems, Using a GPS, Packing Up, Luggage.
4. Building Mileage:
Iron Butt Association Awards, Mileage Contests, Ride-to-Eat, The Truth About Speed, Auxiliary Fuel, Warning Signs, Tips for Long-Distance Rides.
5. Getting Competitive—Endurance Rallies:
Riding Responsibly, Sleep, Bonus Points, Pit Stops, Eating to Win, Teaming Up.
6. When the Pavement Ends:
Keeping it Upright, Off-Pavement Riding Tips, Additional Reading | Resource Directory.
About the Author:
In 1995, Ron Ayres participated in his first motorcycle endurance competition, the Iron Butt Rally, in which riders travel 1,000 miles a day or more for 11 consecutive days. He was so fascinated by the exhilaration and heartbreak experienced by the competitors during the event, he felt compelled to write about it. Against the Wind would introduce countless motorcyclists to this virtual world for whom mileage means nothing—and everything.
In 1988, Ayres broke the existing Guinness record for riding a motorcycle through the 48 contiguous states in a little more than six days. he continued to Hyder, Alaska, and established a new IBA record category by visiting all 49 North American states in just seven days. Ron's second book, Against the Clock, recounts that historic ride.
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