Recently I have noticed that when talking to bikers about past rides one of the first details shared is the mileage of the trip. An example would be, Yeah I just did a 3000 mile ride to Yellowstone.
I have noticed I do the same thing and I am not sure why. If I lived 400 miles from Yellowstone, would my Yellowstone experience be diminished? I don't think so. To be honest some of my shorter trips have been more rewarding and engaging. I am finding that I like exploring and eating at little out of the way places. I like to arrive at camp with enough light to take in what the area has to offer.
For me it is becoming more about the experiences and less about the mileage badge of honor.
So next time someone asks me about my motorcycle trip I can say… Let me tell you about what I've seen.
We have just finished a new trip video from a recent motorcycle camping trip to central Oregon. You can check it out here http://ridingtheedge.net/centraloregon.html
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