Ahhhhhh. Thank you my friend. I was so blind to such a thing. Of all the times I have popped 'me head in here, I never say that before or even thought of such a thing.

THANKS mate! I learned something today. Now back to my **** site. I mean ok GREAT!

Thank you again BL55, that makes sense.

BuzzCap7

 

Hey guys
how do you get a "cert"
or whats the rules?
I rode from LA to Jackson WY a few months back clocked 1100 miles in 24hrs

 

I'm in!

Here's the web site: http://www.ironbutt.com/

 

The rules tend to be very clear and are to be taken seriously.

If you are going for any ride, let us say in particular the 1st ride most people do the 1,000 mile Saddle Sore (SS) within 24 hours, make sure you ride more than 1,000 miles.

If you cut it too short and the mapping system IBA uses is different than yours and shows that you only went 999 miles, you will not be awarded the certificate.

So always run over the number of miles you are intending to do.

I am excited for you guys! Let us know how things go… And absolutely read the AOW (Archives Of Wisdom) you will find on the site.

BuzzCap7

 

I'm in. I've done 14 or so certified rides, ranging from a bunch of SS1K's, a BBG, SS5K, 100 CCC, National Park Tour, and 2 Iron Butt Rallies.

All but 2 or so SS1K's have been on my 2006 Sportster

 

There apparently is an editor of sorts who employs writers to create and post content. Someone recently wrote a quick thread to highlight 5 different customized Sportsters and my bike was one of those selected. That thread is here

 

Ahhh, so they are basically "starters" to help keep the ball rolling. Doesn't seem like it is necessary here. Everything seems to move along nicely.

Thank you for the explanation. You get a "thank you".

BuzzCap7

 

If you have interest in doing your first Iron Butt I highly recommend Dick Peck's book, Crossing America. It is a great read with lots of good info - things to do and things NOT to do. Also as noted above go to the Iron Butt Association website for all you will need to know.

I am one of the newest members {#68,990} as I just completed my 1,071 mile - 18.5 hours SS1000 on last October 2nd. Just got confirmation of my certification earlier this week.

The shorter days and colder nights of this time of year are not your best bet. Late spring and early fall work very well. Do your homework, carefully plan your route and have options in hand should things {like weather, road conditions etc.} change.

Even if you never do a second event the satisfaction of doing one is amazing... and yes, at age 66, I am in the early planning stages of my next event.