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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
BBG attempt this Friday-Saturday, September 20-21
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<blockquote data-quote="Shane" data-source="post: 1095974" data-attributes="member: 97"><p>Here's a short "just-the-numbers" epilogue after a few hours sleep Saturday morning, a full rest Saturday night, and now a 2-hour nap Sunday afternoon. Phil and I have discussed the makings of a longer rider report, and plan to begin work on that shortly, releasing most likely upon the anticipated receipt of IBA recognition documentation.</p><p></p><p>Start date: 9/20/2013</p><p></p><p>Start time: 7:05 am, central</p><p></p><p>Location: Hiawatha, Iowa</p><p></p><p>Odometer at start: 41,287</p><p></p><p>Omaha NE fuel stop: 11:02 am, central, 283 miles</p><p></p><p>North Platte NE fuel stop: 2:33 pm, central, 267 miles</p><p></p><p>Cheyenne WY fuel stop and turnaround: 4:44, mountain, 228 miles</p><p></p><p>Cozad NE fuel stop: 9:24 pm, central, 271 miles</p><p></p><p>Date change to 9/21/2013</p><p></p><p>Underwood IA fuel stop: 1:03 am, central, 255 miles</p><p></p><p>Hiawatha IA finish: 5:02 am, central, 252 miles</p><p></p><p>Odometer at finish: 42,843</p><p></p><p>Total odometer miles: 1,556</p><p></p><p>Miles recorded by GPS: 1,526</p><p></p><p>Miles recorded by Sigma 906 cyclometer: 1,527</p><p></p><p>Total fuel pumped: 45.147 Gallons (began with empty tanks front and rear, finished with tanks 3/4 full)</p><p></p><p>Total cost of fuel: $157.20</p><p></p><p>Lowest fuel price: Omaha NE, $3.27.9 per gallon</p><p></p><p>Highest fuel price: Cozad NE, $3.97.9 per gallon</p><p></p><p>Total stopped time: 1 hour, 39 minutes</p><p></p><p>Food consumed on the clock: granola bars, water on bike hydration system</p><p></p><p>"Relief" on the clock: #1 only, at fuel stops only</p><p></p><p>Here's a picture of what two tired friends look like after the event...</p><p></p><p><img src="https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Shanebo/IMG_20130921_051148_022_zpse572211b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I am resisting the urge to begin detailing the ride here, but the story we tell later will have a better perspective after some more thought, rest, and collaboration.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again for all the support and encouragement.</p><p></p><p>All the best,</p><p></p><p>Shane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shane, post: 1095974, member: 97"] Here's a short "just-the-numbers" epilogue after a few hours sleep Saturday morning, a full rest Saturday night, and now a 2-hour nap Sunday afternoon. Phil and I have discussed the makings of a longer rider report, and plan to begin work on that shortly, releasing most likely upon the anticipated receipt of IBA recognition documentation. Start date: 9/20/2013 Start time: 7:05 am, central Location: Hiawatha, Iowa Odometer at start: 41,287 Omaha NE fuel stop: 11:02 am, central, 283 miles North Platte NE fuel stop: 2:33 pm, central, 267 miles Cheyenne WY fuel stop and turnaround: 4:44, mountain, 228 miles Cozad NE fuel stop: 9:24 pm, central, 271 miles Date change to 9/21/2013 Underwood IA fuel stop: 1:03 am, central, 255 miles Hiawatha IA finish: 5:02 am, central, 252 miles Odometer at finish: 42,843 Total odometer miles: 1,556 Miles recorded by GPS: 1,526 Miles recorded by Sigma 906 cyclometer: 1,527 Total fuel pumped: 45.147 Gallons (began with empty tanks front and rear, finished with tanks 3/4 full) Total cost of fuel: $157.20 Lowest fuel price: Omaha NE, $3.27.9 per gallon Highest fuel price: Cozad NE, $3.97.9 per gallon Total stopped time: 1 hour, 39 minutes Food consumed on the clock: granola bars, water on bike hydration system "Relief" on the clock: #1 only, at fuel stops only Here's a picture of what two tired friends look like after the event... [IMG]https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Shanebo/IMG_20130921_051148_022_zpse572211b.jpg[/IMG] I am resisting the urge to begin detailing the ride here, but the story we tell later will have a better perspective after some more thought, rest, and collaboration. Thanks again for all the support and encouragement. All the best, Shane [/QUOTE]
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Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
BBG attempt this Friday-Saturday, September 20-21
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