103 mile bimble today and wanting more.

[jerrydevon]

Whizzed out on the bike today (in training for Rhayader which is 216 miles one way) and loved every minute. I could have turned around and gone again! The bike ran beautifully on its longest ever trip. From Northam to Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter (Where I bought a box to put on my rear rack in Makro), then back through Crediton, Winkleigh, Torrington, Bideford and back to Northam. Fantastic!!
Whilst on the journey, I was thinking about a name for my bike (I think it's a compulsory requirement as a C90 Club member ) and came up with 'Buzz 3 Gear'! What do you think? or am I just daft

[crammy69]

Whizzed out on the bike today (in training for Rhayader which is 216 miles one way) and loved every minute. I could have turned around and gone again! The bike ran beautifully on its longest ever trip. From Northam to Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter (Where I bought a box to put on my rear rack in Makro), then back through Crediton, Winkleigh, Torrington, Bideford and back to Northam. Fantastic!!
Whilst on the journey, I was thinking about a name for my bike (I think it's a compulsory requirement as a C90 Club member ) and came up with 'Buzz 3 Gear'!

Great name, its a keeper!, By the way, I recognise many of the places you mention, my Mum used to live in Torrington, then Georgham, Appledore and now West Yelland , all pretty close to Barnstaple, Id love to ride around there but my Mum doesnt know I have a motorbike, she'd have a fit ( 40 and still lying to me mum!)

am I just daft

Of course you are, you plan to do 200 plus miles on a Cub!

[jerrydevon]

I thought so

[shayshondacub90]

thats a long ride to do alone hope you brought your ipod along

[Pjam]

You know SH I've always wondered about that? some folk do listen to them whilst riding and I love my music but I don't think I could do it!

[jerrydevon]

Although I didn't use one yesterday, I have listened to my Ipod whilst riding. It does break up the constant engine noise and I quite enjoy it. I have the noise cancelling silicone in ear headphones and even if the music isn't on, they act as ear plugs and of course, they don't interfere with the helmet.

[aliengravy]

Interfere with the noise of the idiot who's about to drive into the side of you though!!!

[Pjam]

Interfere with the noise of the idiot who's about to drive into the side of you though!!!

Exactly! that was my concern.

[tom robinson]

I listen to the radio on my phone when out and about on my bike(AF) but only put 1 earphone in
tom robinson

[jerrydevon]

It's very important to be aware of what's going on, although if you're in London for example, you really have to keep your wits about you but I'm in Devon where there's miles of open road and more chance of a sheep walking out in front of you than a car! and I travel more at full throttle for prolonged periods and then the engine noise can get a little 'droney'