This summer, I got my motorcycle license. I’ve gone over 5600 km since the end of May on my purple bike, Lucille. It’s an amazing feeling, and I love it. Being keto, though, can present a bit more of a challenge when you are on a motorcycle. Here’s some tips on how Bill and I do a keto road trip with no room for packing.
The Challenges of a Keto Road Trip
Riding motorcycles has presented specific challenges we didn’t encounter in a car. For one thing, there is no room for coolers. We have two saddle bags each, and if you are going on a longer trip, you need one for clothing and one for the Molson Ultra beer!
The other challenge is that we prefer riding on back roads. That means no chain restaurants to stop in and grab a bite. We also enjoy actually riding the motorcycles, instead of just stopping somewhere to eat, so we don’t want to sit down at a restaurant to take up valuable riding time on our shorter days.
Gas Stations For Meals
Bill and I usually eat a larger breakfast while we wait for the temperature to rise a little before heading out on a road trip. That way, we don’t need as much for lunch. Many of the gas stations now have a cooler section with the McSweeny’s cheddar and pepperoni sticks. They are so delicious, and really hit the spot when you’re feeling hungry. We also often pick up some salted almonds. They have a few more carbs, but we split a small package, and we are good to go.
Some of the gas stations around this province have some keto options. There are a couple of keto bakeries who sell their items in gas stations. I also saw recently a packaged “keto snack pack” that consisted of cheese, pepperoni cut up, and some broccoli. As keto becomes more popular, there are more options popping up.
What to Drink on a Keto Road Trip
If you are driving motorcycles in Nova Scotia, you stop every hour or so for a coffee. That’s just what you do. I’ll be honest, most times we stop at Tim Horton’s – mostly because that’s what’s in every small community in the province. My favourite stop, though, is Robin’s Donuts. Their coffee is so good. And, they are in even smaller communities than Tim Horton’s. They are my go-to if I have a say in anything.
Water is always a good option when on a road trip – especially in the summer when it’s hot. Of course, then you just have to pee at the next stop. It’s a never ending cycle. But, it is important. Bubly is also often available in gas stations now. They tend to have the large cans, so Bill and I split one at each stop.
Planning for your Keto Road Trip
Once again, the most important aspect of staying keto on a road trip – no matter what you are driving – is planning. Even when we just go out for an afternoon, we plan our route and where we will stop along the way. After a while, you get to know all the good places that offer some keto-friendly options.
It’s coming to the end of the season for motorcycle riding. I’m so sad! But, I will spend the winter months planning road trips for the next season. I might even plan some keto road trips that are further away so I can research the places where we can stop and eat along the route. That should keep me going until spring!
Wendy
