[Ducati] Re: Advice for a new (old) rider?

[Jim Calandro]

I am an older rider too, will started getting Social Security payments this 
April for March!  No need to stop riding sports bikes as long as you do 
other things to keep physically fit.  I was swimming 10,000 yards a week and 
was on a competitive masters swim team.  I did not swim in college or high 
school just picked it up in later life when I could no longer run without 
pain.  I had to stop when I got sick but hope to be back at it late this 
summer.  I have done 350 mile days in the mountains on a 916 and was able to 
function the next day.

What Darrin recommends is important take some rest stops and get your self 
back in condition for the rest of the ride.  Also do not push too hard so 
you are not so mentally worn out.

Jim

Jim Calandro
il Capo
US DESMO
www.usdesmo.com
704-843-0429
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darrin Burdine" <dkburdine at yahoo.com>
To: <Ducati at Ducati.net>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:15 AM
Subject: [Ducati] Re: Advice for a new (old) rider?


> For me, fatigue is one of the bigger issues. Having recentley entered the 
> (older) age group I can tell you that most problems have been from being 
> either mentaly, or physically exhausted. Staying fresh and alert on both 
> counts does wonders for having a good experience. Some of the things I do 
> is stop every 100miles (or sooner) whether I need to or not. Moving around 
> on the bike helps defeat the numbness that clip-ons and rearsets will do 
> to you. Also, when I stop I usually get a Gatoraide or something similar. 
> Coffee or soda will just dehydrate you and make you have to use the 
> restroom more often.Bottled water is good too. If it's a short break I 
> just close it up and put it in the tankbag for the next time. I hope this 
> helps. I'm sure many can attest that being alert is way safer.
>                                                       Darrin
>                                                     '01 748