For me the object of any trip is simply to ride my bike and enjoy it. I do set an aspirational destination and a loose itinerary but don't normally fret much whether I do 30 miles in a day or 400. The big thing is not to have a tight schedule. Sometimes this can't be avoided ( ferry crossing for instance). but as far as possible I try to avoid all constraints of time or route. I sold my BMW some years back and now ride an Enfield on solo trips. It is more comfy , cruises a tad slower, but although my MPH is less my MPD (miles Per Day) is the same.
I have also one a few trips in my old car (1989 Fiat tipo 1.4) It means I can carry more and for the two of us it suits as two up and all the camping gear does not make for a comfy motorcycle ride.
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