2021 Iron Butt Rally
Road Master
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From: Philly PA
I was following one several years ago. I remember they had detour bonus points checkpoints that riders could snag. One went up to Alaska from Washington and back to get the bonus points and finished the event within the time limit. Absolutely nuts! I understand a lot of the riders are on wings and other similar bikes but still impressive. I was a long haul trucker for over 20 years and would have a hard time finishing the IBR in a cage I think.
I have completed 3 IBRs, all on my 2006 Sportster. I rode about 8700 miles in 2015, 9100 in 2017, and 9000 in 2019. 2017 was actually in 10 days because I lost a day due to a bad stator and had to source one and a 1 3/16" socket in Phoenix AZ on July 3rd.
I can do the miles on a bike, but don't think I can in a cage ...
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A guy on a Sporty did the HokaHey in 2010. He lived in Alaska and bought the bike used from someone in Miami, flew down, picked up the bike and rode the Challenge. I rode a section of the Al-Can with him. He and a guy on a Evo hardtail both finished in the allotted time.
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Road Captain
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From: IA
As part of my prep, and also because these guys are fun to be around, I'm heading to Texas for the Heart of Texas rally. Four days of who knows what! It starts Tuesday and ends Saturday.
I think the best way to follow this event is to find it on Facebook.
I think the best way to follow this event is to find it on Facebook.
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From: Northern MN
I dont have the time to do the rally but I have always immersed myself in my hobbys.
I am thinking of doing the 1000 mile run in MI this July.
Ive owned bikes all my life but just really sunk into the lifestyle this past year.
Also, what is the deal with the two web sites. Who is what?
https://www.ironbutt.org/
I am thinking of doing the 1000 mile run in MI this July.
Ive owned bikes all my life but just really sunk into the lifestyle this past year.
Also, what is the deal with the two web sites. Who is what?
https://www.ironbutt.org/
Last edited by Lowoilpressure; Apr 26, 2021 at 07:37 AM.
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Also, what is the deal with the two web sites. Who is what?
https://www.ironbutt.org/
https://www.ironbutt.org/
The Iron Butt Association organizes the Iron Butt Rally.
The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a different organization with a different event.
Each organization has a premier riding event that alternate years. (by design or not, it's just the way it is currently)
2021: Iron Butt Rally
2022 : Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
2023 : Iron Butt Rally
etc...
Between the two organizations, the main events are the same in the fact that they are elite rides. The rules between the two events are vastly different though.
Do your research on https://www.ironbutt.org and https://www.hokaheychallenge.com or feel free to ask.
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Good Luck! I wanted to go but I am currently banking vacation time.
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