1500mi in under 24 hours??
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From: Midwest
You have to weigh getting there in 24 hours with the time it will take you to recover. Me, I might be able to make it straight through but I wouldn't be worth a damn for the next 2 days. If it was me, I'd break it into 2 days to make sure I'm ready to rock when I got there.
And don't forget to watch for deer at night
And don't forget to watch for deer at night
Last edited by Sharknose; Jul 5, 2011 at 01:02 PM.
Road Master
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From: Central Ohio
There is an IBA certification for this. Bun Burner Gold.
http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=3
mikebaby
http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=3
mikebaby
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mississippi
Sounds like a interesting ride! If you can really twist on it for a few hundred miles, maybe you can keep your avg speed up. I tried to make it from Colorado to Mississippi a few years ago straight thru. Several things ruined my plans like the weather and traffic (Dallas) But by the time I was in north Louisiana, I was worn out and got a room. But that's me. I have a buddy who just rode straight thru from the Keys to south MS. He also went solo to Nevada and several other states out west. Put 4400 miles on his bike in 7 days. Hard for me to make that avg for 7 days in a row.
Good luck. You'll know if it's time to stop.
Good luck. You'll know if it's time to stop.
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From: outskirts of ba habba
Too many variables to do this comfortably....weather, traffic, critters at night.
If you start to fall behind because of traffic congestion, do you pick up
the pace and push it even harder.......???
Guess I'm not that big of a risk taker to attempt this one.......
Best of luck to ya
If you start to fall behind because of traffic congestion, do you pick up
the pace and push it even harder.......???
Guess I'm not that big of a risk taker to attempt this one.......
Best of luck to ya
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Jacksonville, IL
I know my body if I start to get over tired I will stop. Because of my job I'm used to being up for extended periods of time 24-40 hours at a time. im going to do this on my way home so i will be rested. last week I was in the middle of a 1200mi run and I broke down 500mi from home $1800 and three days in a hotel fun!
So you never know whats going to happen just have to roll with the punches. On the bright side I was able to take my time on the way home and run the dragon.
So you never know whats going to happen just have to roll with the punches. On the bright side I was able to take my time on the way home and run the dragon.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Toms River, NJ
I hate to write this, but I "had" a friend who would do these types of runs all the time, not 1500 but 1000...... Iron Butt. extra gas tanks, sleep on tables at rest stops, etc. Well I told him you got your award... now slow down and enjoy the road..... well he was killed in a single vehicle accident on a straight road. I never saw the area but was told by the detective who investigated the accident that he "just fell over" no reason then he fell asleep. Only good part if any... I died doing what he loved to do. I miss him very much, RIP Robert.
With that said, You said you just had to get home. My idea would be to fly to Miami, rent a bike, ride the Keys and then fly home, rested in a few hours. Between gas, hotel and food, I bet if you check airline prices/ use CC points you will break even or possible save. Don't try it, it is truly not worth the risk. Also I have to check, but I think even the Iron Butt says to do 1000 in 24 and 1500 in 36. For me I feel 600 to 700 a day is the max you should do to enjoy the trip and see stuff along the way. If you are hell bent on riding, cut your vacation short by one day and split the ride.
Be Safe JIM
With that said, You said you just had to get home. My idea would be to fly to Miami, rent a bike, ride the Keys and then fly home, rested in a few hours. Between gas, hotel and food, I bet if you check airline prices/ use CC points you will break even or possible save. Don't try it, it is truly not worth the risk. Also I have to check, but I think even the Iron Butt says to do 1000 in 24 and 1500 in 36. For me I feel 600 to 700 a day is the max you should do to enjoy the trip and see stuff along the way. If you are hell bent on riding, cut your vacation short by one day and split the ride.
Be Safe JIM
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
Why would you want to do that? Have done couple Iron Butt rides but I won't do it again. Can't really enjoy the ride it's just going point A to B for no reason.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: St. Louis
I say go for it!! Don't take any unecessary risks and heed the early signs of fatigue. Rest when needed, stay hydrated and may your guardian angel(s) be with you. Only YOU know whether you're capable or not....and in my line of thinking, if you didn't think you could do it, you wouldn't be talking/thinking about it. Also, if you don't succeed on the way down, you always get a second chance on the way back!! God's speed!! 
Last edited by Gearhead3; Jul 5, 2011 at 05:14 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Norman Oklahoma
I would be careful of the traffic in the Keys it moves very slowly at times.I would pick a deferent spot that is not so iffy on traffic. It would be sad to run hard 1300 miles to be stopped short because of the tourist.