Ignacio In the Iron Butt Rally

[twowheelnut]

neck wrap, cell phone - same, same. You guys ever heard of duct tape? :haha:

 

[Go Far]

I'm rolling in the a.m. at O'dark thirty.

Post some pics when you arrive!

See Ya'll Friday!

 

[bikerskier]

Good luck and safe riding to all of our FJR brethren and sisteren (SP), (is that a word?) I will be watching and cheering!

 

[vectervp1]

neck wrap, cell phone - same, same. You guys ever heard of duct tape? :haha:

Hell, you would think that these two would know a thing or two about properly securing their items on a bike by now! Who wants to take bets on the next thing that becomes detached from their bikes?

 

[Warchild]

Taken today at a gas stop on Morgan, UT. (l-r): Ignacio (sporting his fresh IBR haircut), Mr Lisa Stevens (also sporting his fresh IBR haircut), Mrs. Lisa Stevens, Paul Peloquin

Read more about their travel day on Matt's blog.

 

[Groo]

I just realized, the major portion of Iggy's trip to St. Louis is the same path I did my BBG on last year. Salt Lake City to KC... then he's continuing to STL.

What a monotonous drone that stretch through Nebraska was... especially at O-dark thirty...

Good luck Iggy... we'll all be watching and hoping for the best.

 

[IronMaiden]

neck wrap, cell phone - same, same. You guys ever heard of duct tape? :haha:

Hell, you would think that these two would know a thing or two about properly securing their items on a bike by now! Who wants to take bets on the next thing that becomes detached from their bikes?

Well, in an attempt to sabotage me before we even get to St. Louis, Iggy rode by me and snatched my sippy cup from my bite tube and threw it under the bike, causing me to drag my drink tube under and behind the bike....all the while we were strolling down rush hour traffic past the rally hotel on our way to Bonne Terre for some bike service. I'll need to spend a few hours tomorrow rounding up a new bite tube and way to secure it better to the bike so that big mug Iggy can't do me more harm.

 

[Ignacio]

neck wrap, cell phone - same, same. You guys ever heard of duct tape? :haha:

Hell, you would think that these two would know a thing or two about properly securing their items on a bike by now! Who wants to take bets on the next thing that becomes detached from their bikes?

Well, in an attempt to sabotage me before we even get to St. Louis, Iggy rode by me and snatched my sippy cup from my bite tube and threw it under the bike, causing me to drag my drink tube under and behind the bike....all the while we were strolling down rush hour traffic past the rally hotel on our way to Bonne Terre for some bike service. I'll need to spend a few hours tomorrow rounding up a new bite tube and way to secure it better to the bike so that big mug Iggy can't do me more harm.

You larcenous lil' b.......uddy!

Funny, my memory seems to something like this:

Paul and I spot a drink tube trailing under your bike.....he rides up to get your attention, but then thinks it would be better to tell the leader Tobie. I stay at her 6 like a good wingman.

However, Tobie pulls over thinking something's wrong with Paul and radios Lisa to keep going.

I don't know this of course, but pull up along side and point back to the guys pulled over and she points forward thinking I don't know Paul is having a problem. Confusion ensues.

I pull out my drink tube and point to it...then her bike. More confusion. I think Tobie radioed and she finally pulled over....about 15 seconds after the bite tube popped off. Oh well.

I'd like to say she's the latest to screw up, however, I topped that by poking a hole in Smitty's ceiling with my CB. Doh!

Just an FYI.....I don't know if I'll be able to post here and my blog when the rally starts. Get used to watching my blog.

 

[dougc]

Just an FYI.....I don't know if I'll be able to post here and my blog when the rally starts. Get used to watching my blog.

Matt, you mind if I use comments on your blog to post my own running commentary?

I left an example...

dougc

 

[Ignacio]

Just an FYI.....I don't know if I'll be able to post here and my blog when the rally starts. Get used to watching my blog.

Matt, you mind if I use comments on your blog to post my own running commentary?

I left an example...

dougc

Not only is it fine....I made you an author and copied the post to a fresh blog entry. You're in my friend!

 

[IronMaiden]

Well, in an attempt to sabotage me before we even get to St. Louis, Iggy rode by me and snatched my sippy cup from my bite tube and threw it under the bike, causing me to drag my drink tube under and behind the bike....all the while we were strolling down rush hour traffic past the rally hotel on our way to Bonne Terre for some bike service. I'll need to spend a few hours tomorrow rounding up a new bite tube and way to secure it better to the bike so that big mug Iggy can't do me more harm.

You larcenous lil' b.......uddy!

Funny, my memory seems to something like this:

Paul and I spot a drink tube trailing under your bike.....he rides up to get your attention, but then thinks it would be better to tell the leader Tobie. I stay at her 6 like a good wingman.

However, Tobie pulls over thinking something's wrong with Paul and radios Lisa to keep going.

I don't know this of course, but pull up along side and point back to the guys pulled over and she points forward thinking I don't know Paul is having a problem. Confusion ensues.

I pull out my drink tube and point to it...then her bike. More confusion. I think Tobie radioed and she finally pulled over....about 15 seconds after the bite tube popped off. Oh well.

Well, OK, your memory might be better than mine. Your version really does sound more like the truth. Tobie did radio me and tell me to keep going, that Paul was having a problem & they'd meet us at Smitty's. I really don't want to keep on when I don't know what's happening back with them. When I do pull over, Matt comes to my rescue and ties my drink tube back to the bike while RUSH HOUR traffic whizzes by. By now, Tobie's had a chance to talk with Paul & then tells me it's ME who had the problem...all fixed and back into the fray we ride.

Got the skinny on where to get a new one and that will be shopping item #1 for today. Thank's, Matt, you're a good wingman. :bike:

 

[mehaffydr]

We met up at Smittys for a massive tire change oil change and rear lube changing. Here is smome pics.

This is the evidence Matt is still working on his motorcycle with only three days till start!!

In Smittys Garage.

 

[LDRydr]

Tell Iggy and Big Chief Stinky Pants those are some kinda nice haircuts they're sportin'! :bleh:

 

[Wolfhound]

Best of Luck (and skill) to you Iggy & also Greg & other FJR rulers of the IBR this year ! Go get 'em !!

 

[Bounce]

Damn. I'm in Boise now and realized I forgot a roll of tape at home!

don't look now, but you also left your sleeping bag.

 

[Ignacio]

Tell Iggy and Big Chief Stinky Pants those are some kinda nice haircuts they're sportin'! :bleh:

That's the official IBR haircut....a #2 guard on the clippers!

 

[twowheelnut]

That's the official IBR haircut....a #2 guard on the clippers!

And I suppose you and BCSP have shots of the matching carpets? uke:

 

[otrfjr]

Errr, Iggy played guitar....

Though I love Simon & Garfunkel, and also really enjoy that particular song, I do believe a more appropriate choice for my anticipated IBR ride would be.................


AC/DC's Highway to Hell.

:crazy:

See you soon, Iggy.

 

[Ignacio]

That's the official IBR haircut....a #2 guard on the clippers!

And I suppose you and BCSP have shots of the matching carpets? uke:

No carpet. Since I was 15 Mrs. Robinson always encouraged me to keep that smooth. Just a habit now. :blink:

 

[twowheelnut]

Why, oh why dear lord, did I even fuckin' ask?! :faints: