Where to Start?
Read the Iron Butt FAQ. This posting is a compilation of links and information for FJR owners, but the IBA is the definitive authority on IBA rides.
Archive of Wisdom. The oracle of information from veterans.
Rides and Rules for Iron Butt Association (IBA) certified rides. A common entry-level ride is the Saddle Sore 1000.
Related Information
Several stories of first-time rides include:
Ignacio's 9/11 Saddle Sore, xxxx, yyyy.
Several books on the subject include:
Against the Wind, Ron Ayres
Use of Terms Iron Butt, Iron Butt Ride, Iron Butt Rally and Others
The Iron Butt Association is the most internationally recognized authority on certifying rides accomplished. There are 20,000+ Iron Butt Association Certified Finishers. Anybody can try by accomplishing a 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Certified finishers become members of the IBA and often ride more extreme rides as they gain experience.
The Iron Butt Rally is an organized competitive event held every odd year with many applying, but only about 100 being accepted each rally. To date a little over 300 people have successfully completed the IBR.
Rallies
Rallies are organized competitive events similar to scavenger hunts. Thye have a variety of rules and entrance requirements. Sever include the Utah 1088, SPANK, and Cal24. The best calendar and summary for rallies is rallymasters.org.
For stories about rallies consider reading: GunMD's 2005 SPANK, Ignacio's 2005 Utah 1088 Experience.
ADMIN NOTE: The FAQ may be edit and updated.
Read the Iron Butt FAQ. This posting is a compilation of links and information for FJR owners, but the IBA is the definitive authority on IBA rides.
Archive of Wisdom. The oracle of information from veterans.
Rides and Rules for Iron Butt Association (IBA) certified rides. A common entry-level ride is the Saddle Sore 1000.
Related Information
Several stories of first-time rides include:
Ignacio's 9/11 Saddle Sore, xxxx, yyyy.
Several books on the subject include:
Against the Wind, Ron Ayres
Use of Terms Iron Butt, Iron Butt Ride, Iron Butt Rally and Others
The Iron Butt Association is the most internationally recognized authority on certifying rides accomplished. There are 20,000+ Iron Butt Association Certified Finishers. Anybody can try by accomplishing a 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Certified finishers become members of the IBA and often ride more extreme rides as they gain experience.
The Iron Butt Rally is an organized competitive event held every odd year with many applying, but only about 100 being accepted each rally. To date a little over 300 people have successfully completed the IBR.
Rallies
Rallies are organized competitive events similar to scavenger hunts. Thye have a variety of rules and entrance requirements. Sever include the Utah 1088, SPANK, and Cal24. The best calendar and summary for rallies is rallymasters.org.
For stories about rallies consider reading: GunMD's 2005 SPANK, Ignacio's 2005 Utah 1088 Experience.
ADMIN NOTE: The FAQ may be edit and updated.
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