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Iron Butt: 48 States in 10 Days - Ride Report

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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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Good read. Hell of a ride. Congratulations.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Great job. I wonder if there's a map app or something that could show your route on a US map. This gives me thoughts of doing the same.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cdestuck
Great job. I wonder if there's a map app or something that could show your route on a US map. This gives me thoughts of doing the same.
I'm putting it together right now using all of my gas receipts. I'll post it up when i get done.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cdestuck
Great job. I wonder if there's a map app or something that could show your route on a US map. This gives me thoughts of doing the same.
Here is a link to the map.


If that doesn't work, try this one:


Also, adding to the main post.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Congratulations. Read every word glad you got to check that off your bucket list.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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maybe the IBA can come up with a run like this for those of us over 65 y.o.--maybe allow a few days longer. i can still do a long day or two in a row, but need a day or 2 thrown in for rest/recuperation. i have been riding since '72 and still have only been in 43 states. i am not going to add a trip like that to my bucket list!

you should be very proud of your self...a true adventure of a life time. what's next-maybe run up thru alaska and dip your toes in the artic ocean?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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What a great trip that was! Wow......I've did one iron butt (single day, 1,000), but can only imagine a trip like this! Thanks for sharing your trip and for the great write-up!

Congratulations on your successful ride of a lifetime.....
 
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Originally Posted by dan conner
maybe the IBA can come up with a run like this for those of us over 65 y.o.--maybe allow a few days longer. i can still do a long day or two in a row, but need a day or 2 thrown in for rest/recuperation. i have been riding since '72 and still have only been in 43 states. i am not going to add a trip like that to my bucket list!

you should be very proud of your self...a true adventure of a life time. what's next-maybe run up thru alaska and dip your toes in the artic ocean?
That's already planned for next summer... only this time, there are a group of us going and i'm not doing it solo. Just need to hold the Girlfriend off long enough to sneak it in first. i figure if i do get married, i'll have to go to Hawaii and Rent a bike so i can claim all 50 states after that.... hmmm maybe marriage is an OK trade off for that?
 
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Ok - you win! Epic ride! I am taking my time reading this - I'm only to the Bronx. I look forward to the rest. Congrats on an amazing ride - AND taking pictures along the way. Wow!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Congrats.

Great ride, great documentation and great story.
Me thinks you should expand your narrative into a book.
I'd buy it.
 
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