Iron Butt: Ride and Prep!

[bmccrary]

One of the members has already completed the 1000 miles in less than 24 hrs.

Here is his trip.

http://http://www.fz6-forum.com/foru...html#post89549

I know I am planning on doing this one day myself as are a few others. I believe its one of those goals that many riders have but only a few ever complete.

Tips, tricks and plans, lets discuss it here.

-bryan

[agmom98]

Bryan, the joy and self-satisfaction after completing a SaddleSore 1000 (IBA) cannot be described. I have completed two SS1000 rides and a Bun Burner Gold (BBG-1500 miles in less than 24 hours). Every one of these rides will stay with me for the rest of my life. I've learned some new things each time I've completed one of these, and would be glad to share with others who want to go for the 1000. I'm one of IBA's biggest cheerleaders!

[bmccrary]

One day.... maybe not on the FZ but we shall see. I have really been looking at the FJR 1300 and some of the BMW 12's I believe it is. That is once I have graduated college and have a well paying engineering job, lol. After all those have to come after my C6 Z06 and a new set of tires....

-bryan

[steveindenmark]

Originally Posted by agmom98

Bryan, the joy and self-satisfaction after completing a SaddleSore 1000 (IBA) cannot be described. I have completed two SS1000 rides and a Bun Burner Gold (BBG-1500 miles in less than 24 hours). Every one of these rides will stay with me for the rest of my life. I've learned some new things each time I've completed one of these, and would be glad to share with others who want to go for the 1000. I'm one of IBA's biggest cheerleaders!

Surely the Saddlesore is 1000 miles within 24 hours and the Bun burner is 1500 miles within 36 hours or am I wromg?

Because 1500 miles in 24 hours seems a little dangerous and extreme.

steve

[bmccrary]

Its both....

Looking on the website it offers both.

-bryan

[a_sick1]

Originally Posted by steveindenmark

Surely the Saddlesore is 1000 miles within 24 hours and the Bun burner is 1500 miles within 36 hours or am I wromg?

Because 1500 miles in 24 hours seems a little dangerous and extreme.

steve

thats only averaging 62.5 MPH
1500mi in 24hrs

[bmccrary]

Originally Posted by a_sick1

thats only averaging 62.5 MPH
1500mi in 24hrs

Easier said than done. Every time you stop to fuel or any stop for that matter, your avg comes down.

-bryan

[agmom98]

Originally Posted by steveindenmark

Surely the Saddlesore is 1000 miles within 24 hours and the Bun burner is 1500 miles within 36 hours or am I wromg?

Because 1500 miles in 24 hours seems a little dangerous and extreme.

steve

Bryan has it right: IBA offers a Bun Burner, which is 1500 miles in 36 hours, and a Bun Burner Gold, which is 1500 miles in 24 hours. They will not certify a BBG, which is considered an extreme ride, until the rider has done a less intensive ride such as a SS1000 or BB 1500.

I completed the BBG by riding straight north out of Houston TX, through Oklahoma and into Kansas, which is smooth and fast-moving interstate highway the whole way. I never exceeded the speed limit by more than +5, and I had to execute two toll booths on the interstate in south Kansas. I did it on a BMW, which has a 250 mile range, so gas stops were infrequent. The biggest time killer for many people is the gas stops. These must be clockwork efficient. I carried snacks and water on the bike so I was able to eat and drink at each gas stop. Being in good physical condition (I run marathons and half marathons) really helps, as does being very comfortable and familiar with the bike, being able to stay in the saddle tank-to-tank, and being well-rested before starting out. I went to bed before 9:00 PM the night before my ride, woke up at 3:00 AM and was on the road by 3:15 AM. I was back home before 3:00 AM the next morning. When I finished, I was not tired or sleepy at all! I was totally "wired" from the excitement of completing the ride.

[bmccrary]

It seems from what I have read about it. Most of the work comes in when getting it certified by the IBA. Turning in fuel receipts or getting an attendent to be able to vouch for you.

IBA members would yall mind sharing your tips on getting that done. To me it seems like alot of work to get that done and done right?

-bryan

[agmom98]

Originally Posted by bmccrary

It seems from what I have read about it. Most of the work comes in when getting it certified by the IBA. Turning in fuel receipts or getting an attendent to be able to vouch for you.

IBA members would yall mind sharing your tips on getting that done. To me it seems like alot of work to get that done and done right?

-bryan

Bryan, it's actually very simple. At the IBA website, there is a form and a gas log you can print out. And the process is this:
1. Fill out the Witness Form with your info, starting odometer reading, and have a witness (two if doing an extreme ride) sign it, verifying the odometer reading. Witness can be a spouse, friend, or neighbor. Witnessing can be done immediately prior to starting the ride, or the night before, if departure time is o'dark thirty.
2. Start the ride by filling the gas tank and saving the receipt, which should show date, time, location (city, state) of the gas station, along with number of gallons pumped. Time stamp on the receipt is the starting time for the ride. Write the odometer reading on the receipt, and number them sequentially to keep them organized.
3. Obtain a correct receipt (as described in #2) each time you stop for gas. Also be sure to get a gas receipt any time your route takes a turn, to "prove the corner." for example, I rode up I-35 to Salina, KS, then went west for 65 miles on I-70. I stopped for gas to get a receipt at that interchange, and then stopped there again on the return leg.
4. At the finish of the ride, obtain the final gas receipt. The date/time stamp on this receipt indicates your completion time.
5. Obtain your ending witness signature on the witness form. This can be done immediately or, if you arrive home at an inconvenient time, get the signature at your earliest convenience.
6. Organize your gas receipts and, using the info on these receipts (odometer reading that you wrote onto them, date, time, location) complete the gas log.
7. Take a map or print out a S&T map showing your route, and highlight or circle the towns where you stopped to get gas. this makes it easier for the validators to confirm your ride.
8. Make photocopies of receipts, log, witness form, map, and mail them along with payment to the IBA.

The hardest thing will be remembering to get the gas receipt, if you're not in the habit of doing so when you pump gas.

So when are you going to do your first SS1000?