![]() ![]() I did the Bunburner (1500 miles in less than 36 hrs) in 2011. Some friends and I did a Saddle Sore 1000 back in 2004 going 1065 all the way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It can be difficult to get witness as they have to be willing to give personal information in case the IBA audits your ride. ![]() You must have witnesses fill out a form at the start and also you must enlist witnesses at the finish. They use the time and location information on your gas receipts to verify your ride. You must ride at least 1000 miles in less than 24 hours. The entry level ride is called a Saddle Sore 1000. The IBA or Iron Butt Association, has different levels of certified rides criteria you must meet to be in this exclusive group. You WILL have to endure fatigue and discomfort.It helps to have a relatively good fitness level.Also, I do not condone the use of stimulants other than the occasional coffee to aid with alertness. I was running out of water long before I was running out of gas. I learned early on that the bottle was too small. Considering that water was my 2nd largest expense last year (2011), I bought a drink bottle with a built in filter and filled it from the sink at gas stations. He told me the only way to get his dogs to hunt was to keep them hungry. I have a friend at work who has hunting dogs. ![]() You must be smart about your nutrition and hydration, eat light to stay alert.While IBA rides are not running, there are similarities in preparation and experiences. If you've read any of my running journal entries you know I love challenges of physical endurance. , it is a motorcycle endurance riding club. For those that are unfamiliar with I.B.A. So I will incorporate another IBA ride to cheat father time. I wanted to go to Sturgis again and as usual, I'm short on money and vacation time. ![]()
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