Iron Butt Run

[SAPD911]

I'm a local Blue Knights member and I'm probably gonna go on this 1100 mile round trip called the Iron Butt Run. Had a fellow LEO get murdered in Austin and we are riding in his honor (pulling his motorcycle on a trailer). I have never done anything like this, but I am nervous about the 14 RTS making the trip with all the problems I have had. I will let yall know how the trip goes. Wish me luck. Any helpful tips on what I should take besides the obvious, water, snacks, ect? I need something to make a backrest since I don't have enough time to order a backrest. Any thoughts as to make a homemade backrest for this ride. I won't have a rider, just me.

http://sanangelolive.com/events/2014-02-03/jaime-padron-memorial-ironbutt-run

For those not familiar with the Iron Butt Association, an iron butt motorcycle ride is 1000 miles or more in less than a 24 hour period. Quite a strain on any rider, but it's for a great cause. Jaime was a member of the Blue Knights of Texas Chapter XXXV of San Angelo. Even after having left for Austin, Jaime remained one of our members. Some of the members of BK XXXV have decided to do this in honor of one of us who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For more information, check blueknightstexas35.com.

 

[NancysToy]

A duffel full of clothes strapped to the seat makes a good temporary backrest. It makes fueling up less convenient, but it offers a place to rest your back...and allows you to carry more gear. Long cargo straps like the Helen-2-Wheels straps allow you to loosen the load to prop up the seat for fueling, without removing the bag. Don't forget to cinch them back down before you leave the gas pump.

 

[BajaRon]

The biggest thing is to enjoy the ride. Don't worry about your RT. Worrying will only wear you out and it does no good at all.

Anyone can break down regardless of what they ride. It's part of the adventure! hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

You'll probably suffer more mental, than physical fatigue. :shocked:
Stay sharp! :thumbup:
Enjoy the ride!! :2thumbs:

 

[Flanker]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your coworker/fellow LEO!! Good luck, and be safe on your ride! :thumbup:

 

[Wiredux]

Enjoy the ride. You might want to get a SPOT. The IBA prefers something like its logs for proof.

 

[ironbuttdean]

Hydration

I'm a local Blue Knights member and I'm probably gonna go on this 1100 mile round trip called the Iron Butt Run. Had a fellow LEO get murdered in Austin and we are riding in his honor (pulling his motorcycle on a trailer). I have never done anything like this, but I am nervous about the 14 RTS making the trip with all the problems I have had. I will let yall know how the trip goes. Wish me luck. Any helpful tips on what I should take besides the obvious, water, snacks, ect? I need something to make a backrest since I don't have enough time to order a backrest. Any thoughts as to make a homemade backrest for this ride. I won't have a rider, just me.

http://sanangelolive.com/events/2014-02-03/jaime-padron-memorial-ironbutt-run

For those not familiar with the Iron Butt Association, an iron butt motorcycle ride is 1000 miles or more in less than a 24 hour period. Quite a strain on any rider, but it's for a great cause. Jaime was a member of the Blue Knights of Texas Chapter XXXV of San Angelo. Even after having left for Austin, Jaime remained one of our members. Some of the members of BK XXXV have decided to do this in honor of one of us who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For more information, check blueknightstexas35.com.

I am an Ironbutt Association member. The most important thing is hydration and knowing when to give up. Never, ever continue when you are fatigued. If you nod off for even a second. STOP!! No ride is worth killing yourself. I have quit in the middle of several attempted Ironbutt rides. You will probably find that you are a bit excited and running on adrenaline for most of the ride. I find that to be true and then the fatigue hits a couple hours after the ride is finished.

Three words; hydration, hydration, hydration. I always use a camel back with a bite valve. Another fact to remember. I teach anatomy and physiology and always tell students that by the time your mouth gets dry you are about a quart low on water. The dry mouth may not seem like much, but, it is a significant indicator. The best indication that you are hydrating well is the passing of clear urine.

Look at the 29 tips page at ironbutt.com; lots of important information.

Enjoy the ride and be sure to post a ride tale afterward. Personally, I find the accomplishment of an Ironbutt certification to be addictive. I keep promising my self to limit rides to a couple hundred miles a day; by the end of the day I have usually put in at least eight hundred.

You have my respect and admiration for doing this to honor a colleague.

Most of all, hydrate and have fun.

Dean

 

[SAPD911]

I am an Ironbutt Association member. The most important thing is hydration and knowing when to give up. Never, ever continue when you are fatigued. If you nod off for even a second. STOP!! No ride is worth killing yourself. I have quit in the middle of several attempted Ironbutt rides. You will probably find that you are a bit excited and running on adrenaline for most of the ride. I find that to be true and then the fatigue hits a couple hours after the ride is finished.

Three words; hydration, hydration, hydration. I always use a camel back with a bite valve. Another fact to remember. I teach anatomy and physiology and always tell students that by the time your mouth gets dry you are about a quart low on water. The dry mouth may not seem like much, but, it is a significant indicator. The best indication that you are hydrating well is the passing of clear urine.

Look at the 29 tips page at ironbutt.com; lots of important information.

Enjoy the ride and be sure to post a ride tale afterward. Personally, I find the accomplishment of an Ironbutt certification to be addictive. I keep promising my self to limit rides to a couple hundred miles a day; by the end of the day I have usually put in at least eight hundred.

You have my respect and admiration for doing this to honor a colleague.

Most of all, hydrate and have fun.

Dean

thanks

 

[SpyderMonkei]

Hail these words

I am an Ironbutt Association member. The most important thing is hydration and knowing when to give up. Never, ever continue when you are fatigued. If you nod off for even a second. STOP!! No ride is worth killing yourself. I have quit in the middle of several attempted Ironbutt rides. You will probably find that you are a bit excited and running on adrenaline for most of the ride. I find that to be true and then the fatigue hits a couple hours after the ride is finished.

Three words; hydration, hydration, hydration. I always use a camel back with a bite valve. Another fact to remember. I teach anatomy and physiology and always tell students that by the time your mouth gets dry you are about a quart low on water. The dry mouth may not seem like much, but, it is a significant indicator. The best indication that you are hydrating well is the passing of clear urine.

Look at the 29 tips page at ironbutt.com; lots of important information.

Enjoy the ride and be sure to post a ride tale afterward. Personally, I find the accomplishment of an Ironbutt certification to be addictive. I keep promising my self to limit rides to a couple hundred miles a day; by the end of the day I have usually put in at least eight hundred.

You have my respect and admiration for doing this to honor a colleague.

Most of all, hydrate and have fun.

Dean

i agree entirely. Another aspect is the route you are taking. Interstate riding is best but make sure you route yourself through high traffic areas during non peak times. Nothing ruins your iron butt trip more than sitting in traffic. I have done quite a few of the IBA rides, including the 1500 miles in 24 hours and the coast to coast to coast in under 100 hours. You should find that the 1000 mile trip will be easier than you think and it will be quite an accomplishment you will remember forever. Make sure you document correctly as required by the iron butt web page. And also spring for the license plate glitter to let everyone know that you are indeed a member of the worlds toughest motorcycle riders!

admittedly I did not complete any of my rides on a Spyder ... I did all mine on Gold Wing and Honda ST models ... So I will be anxious to see how you do.

oh also make sure that every hour or so you do riding exercises, at least that is what I call them, your back may tighten along with other areas so do little things like push always from the bars, etc, anything to move muscles that will tighten during the ride. A backrest is good but I found that multiple foot placements were more important, like floorboards, pegs, etc.

 

[cyclelover63]

I'm a local Blue Knights member and I'm probably gonna go on this 1100 mile round trip called the Iron Butt Run. Had a fellow LEO get murdered in Austin and we are riding in his honor (pulling his motorcycle on a trailer). I have never done anything like this, but I am nervous about the 14 RTS making the trip with all the problems I have had. I will let yall know how the trip goes. Wish me luck. Any helpful tips on what I should take besides the obvious, water, snacks, ect? I need something to make a backrest since I don't have enough time to order a backrest. Any thoughts as to make a homemade backrest for this ride. I won't have a rider, just me.

http://sanangelolive.com/events/2014-02-03/jaime-padron-memorial-ironbutt-run

For those not familiar with the Iron Butt Association, an iron butt motorcycle ride is 1000 miles or more in less than a 24 hour period. Quite a strain on any rider, but it's for a great cause. Jaime was a member of the Blue Knights of Texas Chapter XXXV of San Angelo. Even after having left for Austin, Jaime remained one of our members. Some of the members of BK XXXV have decided to do this in honor of one of us who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For more information, check blueknightstexas35.com.

PM Schlic..He bought a small bag while he was in Texas recently that doubles as a backrest..I forget what it's called..:dontknow:

 

[wolfee]

You might know my cousin then, Brian is President of Blue Knights Texas Chapter 35 and was Jamie's partner at one time. Safe travels and if you see Brian tell him his cousin from Iowa, Bill Wolfe says hi.

Bill