coast to coast in 50 hrs

[jcasey]

Hi all,
A friend of mine has just completed the Ironbutt coast to coast in 50 hrs on a RT. Spyders are competing in the tough rides and doing fine! He is on this list but is getting some well needed sleep. Maybe he will chime in.:yes::yes::yes:

 

[nakerr]

I have some friends that have done this and other more extreme ones like 4 Corners of US, etc. Admittedly most riders are not in any shape to do these type of rides. However, it is like most other things if you are very physically fit and work up to it over time I believe that these type of rides are safe. Take a look at the IBA site www.ironbutt.com ; safety is a big part of their philosophy.

 

[Rockwall]

Just like running marathons some people like to see how far they can push themselves and their machines.:doorag:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Wow! :yikes: Good for him.

That wouldn't be something I'd be interested in tackling, but it's good that Spyders are representing.

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

That seems intensley insane AND DANGEROUS. I am doing the CANNONBALL 500 in Canada, and that is my limit. Done it before but never on a sanctioned run.

 

[jcasey]

Ironbutt rides are built with safety in mind. This ride for instance is 50 hrs and 2200 miles. If you averaged 55 MPH you would have 10 hrs for rest and sleep. Most go the limit or a little above. For instance in Texas the limit is 80 MPH so you would gain some more rest time moving at 80 Also like said above you need to train and be in shape to do this. I know a bunch of extreme road riders and they are the most safety conscience out there.:thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Curious. ....

From where to where...?? I've done coast to coast in florida many times in way less time...:roflblack: I did conn to SD in 63 hours driving time in a 18' u-haul and trailering the mini cooper....but nothing to do with the iron butt. He must be bushed and very pleased with himself.....:clap:

 

[sandeejs]

Superb!

Congrats to him.
I'd like to hear his 2 cents when he is rested.
~Sandee~

Hi all,
A friend of mine has just completed the Ironbutt coast to coast in 50 hrs on a RT. Spyders are competing in the tough rides and doing fine! He is on this list but is getting some well needed sleep. Maybe he will chime in.:yes::yes::yes:

 

[GeorgiaBill]

Where to where?

From Jacksonville Beach to some beach in San Diego. He's got to be very pleased with himself.

There's a CC50 the hard way scheduled Sept 9 - 12, with 32 riders and 2 passengers currently signed up - no Can-Ams so far. This one goes from New York to San Francisco.

It's not for everyone and certainly not for me, but I salute those who are so inclined. I was so glad to see a Spyder accomplish this.

-Bill

From where to where...?? I've done coast to coast in florida many times in way less time...:roflblack: I did conn to SD in 63 hours driving time in a 18' u-haul and trailering the mini cooper....but nothing to do with the iron butt. He must be bushed and very pleased with himself.....:clap:

 

[ThreeWheels]

Congratulations on the achievement.
Why hasn't the award recipient chimed in yet ?

 

[Jheck]

He's most likely still sleeping or sitting on a bag of ice:roflblack:

 

[Abbot Spyder]

Safety is number 1, physically prepare, mentally prepare, and awesome feeling when it's done. Congratulation. :ani29:

 

[PistonBlown]

That's really cool, when they are rested and had a chance to get there ideas sorted it will be good to hear more about it.

Got to say Spyders make really good endurance rally bikes. My only complaint with my RS is the gas tank range.

We don't have offical Iron Butt rallys here but at this years NI 1600 there is an option to have your ride accredited by the Iron Butt Association so I may do that.

 

[CMA/IBA_rider]

Thank you Jim. That is not a very hard ride 46 mile an hour average. But when you throw in two flat tires one on the side of the road. And the Interstate closed for sandstorm and truck racks. We had to take a 110 Mile detour to get around it. We made it in time with 20 minutes to spare. Now we're going through Sierra National Forest Death Valley lost wages Grand Canyon on our way back to East Tennessee.

 

[CMA/IBA_rider]

The flat tires were not mine the spider ran perfect. You can follow me the rest of the trip at.

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1034556fc1b64352ae

 

[Mr. White]

FYI you long distance riders, the Houston TX BMW club will hold it's annual "solstice run" in June on the weekend closest to June 21. They start on IH10 at MM 880 (the TX/LA state line) and ride to MM1 in Anthony, TX. They start at official sunrise and end at official sunset. After the 880 miles, they ride another 120 miles to get their Iron Butt patch. They must average about 67 mph to do the 880 in the 13+ hours between sunrise and sunset. IH10 passes through the middle of Houston, San Antonio and El Paso, slowing them down, so they really move out in west Texas. You'all come, hear.

:spyder2:

 

[jaherbst]

Hi all,
A friend of mine has just completed the Ironbutt coast to coast in 50 hrs on a RT. Spyders are competing in the tough rides and doing fine! He is on this list but is getting some well needed sleep. Maybe he will chime in.:yes::yes::yes:

I am running out of why's but once again WHY?

Jack

 

[jcasey]

I am running out of why's but once again WHY?

Jack

Because he can!

 

[PistonBlown]

I am running out of why's but once again WHY?

Jack

I can't speak for this guy but in my case it's because the lure of the road is very strong, it sings with a voice that I have troubling ignoring. That perfect state of oneness with bike, road and landscape. Of endless distances and endless journeys. Endurance events give me a small opportunity to experience what I really want to be doing forever.

 

[DDT]

I can't imagine ever doing this but my hats off to anyone that does and can.