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On Saturday June 19th at 10:46pm Bruce Arnold logged a Publix/Presto ATM slip to mark the successful completion of what should be certified as his 5th SaddleSore 2000 and 50th Iron Butt Ride. According to IBA founder and President Mike Kneebone, once the ride is certified, it will be the first time a Harley-Davidson rider has hit the 50-ride benchmark, and the first time any Iron Butt rider has completed 50 certified rides on the same motorcycle.
Though Arnold can be a controversial figure this is an accomplishment.
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