miles in a day?

[base]

Hi, I have 6 days off coming up and thought about getting a ferry to spain and riding up through france, and seeing a few sights, main on being the Viaduc de Millau in france, I am a fair weather rider these days and generally just use my bikes for the odd blat about, but it would be nice to go away on the bike for a bit of a break from normal life . so to my question how many miles do you guys think is comfy to acheive on european non motorway non toll roads in a day? I want it to be fun ................ not like once I went to Oz the other half , she booked a hotel just there (on the map) transpired it was 900 KM away ..................

 

[MacRR]

I'd say 200 miles

 

[Stevie76]

Yeah 200/250...much more and you will need a new arse when you park up for the day

 

[soofsayer]

200-250 a day on nice non motorway roads with a few stops to enjoy the journey is about right

 

[he-be-gb]

Agree with above , say 250 non motorway ....I do and have done many many Euro trips though and don't think anything of a 500 mile varied road day if need be to crunch the miles to get to the twisty bits / or the hot decent weather/ deadline for ferry/event with only so many days available.... The S1000 is far more comfortable than many many supposed sports/tourers for long hauls , no matter what anyone says.

 

[Tiiimmmaaayyyy]

Twisties - 300
M/ways - 400+

I went to Barcelona a few yrs ago and got to Montpelier in 2 days riding down from Calais. That was mainly A type roads and twisties. It's a surprisingly comfy bike above town speeds

 

[base]

cheers for the input everyone, I just need to get my act together and put new boots on the bike and I'll be good to go...............................

 

[fatbob]

have done a couple of 600 +mile days on my RR a few years ago , had an airhawk seat pad which made a lot of difference though , I wouldn't advise that sort of milage though , but it is doable.
probably half that is easy enough

 

[kipperfish]

I'd say bob is spot on... I've done London to Nurburg in a day (about 400 miles), but it was a long day, and was glad of a cold beer when done.
200-250 miles (for me) is about right... I want to enjoy the ride rather than win a prize for distance!

 

[Fenick]

went down to Le Mans to watch the Moto GP in May, non motorways, the S1000rr was fine ( the 2 hour+ traffic jam of about a million bikes trying to get out of the place after was a bit of a killer on the wrists tho :/) but me arse was fine

 

[Cavey]

hey guys...sorry to change the subject slightly but quick question to those who've travelled some of Europe on the bike: Where would you recommend for the best biking roads in Europe? Or the best 6 day route from UK? I've been thinking about a trip over there too, but could do with some tips! Cheers

 

[oldwobbler]

Cavey - all of it. Just not in 6 days.

 

[Fenick]

the roads in france are great especially when the suns out noticeably less pot holes and you'll be surprised at how accommodating the french car drivers are as opposed to most of our ones !! (top tip also, when you're at a motorway toll both, dont let a huge camper van get right up your arse as you'll end up paying about 30 euros for him aswell :grief

 

[Cavey]

Cavey - all of it. Just not in 6 days.

haha....need more time off work!! :apologetic: