2013 Iron Butt start location ?

[Canadian FJR]

Any word on the start location? I know it's the Northeast, starts and ends at the same location and the start date is July 1st.

Canadian FJR

 

[Ignacio]

The 2013 Iron Butt Rally will take off on Monday, July 1, 2013 from Western Pennsylvania and will finish back at the start location on Friday, July 12.

 

[Canadian FJR]

Thanks for the reply. I must admit that when I heard Northeast was was thinking a little more north and a little more east.............like Maine.

Canadian FJR

 

[gixxerjasen]

Yea, but that makes a NE corner in Maine all the more unobtainable on either the first or last leg. There's deviousness in the decision of the start location I'm sure.

 

[Road Runner III]

If I am available for this I would love to join you on this, keep me posted

 

[wheatonFJR]

Thanks for the reply. I must admit that when I heard Northeast was was thinking a little more north and a little more east.............like Labrador.

Tell me the truth...you were thinking Labrador werncha?

 

[Canadian FJR]

Labrador is nice that time of year.

Canadian FJR

 

[Hello Kitty]

If I am available for this I would love to join you on this, keep me posted

The Iron Butt Rally isn't something you join in if you're available! There's an application process over a year before the start and a whole lot of preparation!

Definitely read up on the rally at ironbutt.com. I hope you get inspired to join in some of the fun.

 

[canucklehead-biker]

Looks like it might be a place to stop on the way back from CFR...

Griff

 

[Checkswrecks]

If I am available for this I would love to join you on this, keep me posted

I assume that you mean as a spectator, since the starting grid is full.

 

[huron52]

If I am available for this I would love to join you on this, keep me posted

I assume that you mean as a spectator, since the starting grid is full.

That's what I thought he said.... spectator.....sometimes the spectator can turn into a helper pretty quick!

 

[stevec677]

Is there a way to volunteer to help?

 

[gixxerjasen]

Is there a way to volunteer to help?

From here -> https://www.ironbutt.com/about/faq.cfm

4. Can I volunteer to help out during the Rally? Does it improve my chances of getting in to the next Rally?Volunteer opportunities are very limited, and we prefer to fill most of the volunteer positions with Iron Butt Rally veterans. Working as a volunteer does not improve your chances in the next drawing.

 

[Canadian FJR]

https://www.montgomeryvillecc.com/index.htm

I wonder if this might be the start/finish location ??????????????????

Lots of talk about this shop from back in the early IB days.

Canadian FJR

 

[Ignacio]

https://www.montgomer...c.com/index.htm

I wonder if this might be the start/finish location ??????????????????

See Post #2. That location is definitely in the western part of PA. Think hotels in the Pittsburgh area for start/finish.

Although I can imagine Montgomery as a possible bonus location.

 

[amishfjr]

Is there a way to offer a place to stay/stop for participants? Better than iron butt hotel.

 

[doug5551]

So I just got my IBA Calendar, and I look at the dates for July, and it has the Pennsylvania start on July 1, but then it lists a Checkpoint 1 back in Pennsylvania on July 4, followed by Checkpoint 2 in California (Northern?) on July 7 and then the longest stretch back to the finish on July 12 in Pennsylvania.

Very interesting, and I look forward to being at the California Checkpoint next July 7, which is a Sunday for anyone following along.

 

[stevec677]

Is the IBA Calendar a published thing? I would like to hangout/encourage/help if needed at one of the checkpoints. Anything in NY, VT, MA?

 

[Ignacio]

Is the IBA Calendar a published thing? I would like to hangout/encourage/help if needed at one of the checkpoints. Anything in NY, VT, MA?

Yes calendars are purchasable here.

Doug correctly identified the known information about checkpoints....so, no, NY, VT, nor MA are likely checkpoints.

I'd personally suggest the finish line. Many riders have a game face on and don't/won't have time for chit chat at the checkpoints and as the starting time approaches.