West Malaysia loop ride

The best thing about a long ride is the ability to spend time away from the business of the every day. Riding major distances on a motorcycle can be challenging for some but it is certainly rewarding. For me, being on the smaller roads that are littered with tight bends, long straights and beautiful scenery is the perfect way to unwind. I get to spend some time just being with my self and the only decision I need to make is where should the next meal stop be. Heaven!

Having said that, a long ride is physically and mentally demanding. It is all too easy to drift into a dream-like state and forget about the dangers that can lurk in every corner. All it takes is some loose sand, a stray stone, a careless driver or a faulty brake and everything good comes to a very quick end. So it is absolutely important that riders take steps to prepare themselves and their bikes well.

I wrote a little about what I did to prepare my bike (Anker) and about how I prepared myself for last year's ride.

Stay tuned to find out what I will do to prepare Big V for this year's trip!