Jim and I met a couple on July 27, 2012 (Dahmir’s 11th birthday) on our ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. This is a section of the Appalachian Mountains. At this time, we were informed of an endurance ride. It was 1,000 miles in 24 hours. This guy said that he wanted to do it. We told him of the “Hoka Hey.” We heard about this during our 2010 ride. In 2010, Jim also saw the information at one of the Harley shops he visited. This is what was on a banner at a Harley Davidson shop in 2010.
HOKA HEY
. . .but not today
Key West, Florida to Homer, Alaska
13 days, 9,100 miles.
Finished 115 & 116 out of 683
E.B. Chester & Travis Metcalfe.
June 20 to July 3, 2010
I decided to look up the endurance ride and learn from online that there is an
Iron Butt Association (IBA). They are dedicated to safe long-distant Motorcycle riding. They are based in the United Stated but have thousands of enthusiastic in the globe. One of their most popular slogans is The World is our Playground. The website has “Archives of Wisdom” link. This is a collective wisdom and knowledge of some of the most experience, seasoned endurance riders in the world.
Three rides were listed:
SaddleSore ~ 1,000 miles in 24 hours
BunBurner ~ 1500 miles in 24 or 36 hours
50cc Quest ~ Coast to Coast in 50 hours
Can you imagine?
Hi there!
ReplyDeleteIt must be really hot out there on the road.I had the paperwork ready for the 1,000 mile iron butt award. I was going to do it out west where the speed limits were higher. There is enough time to sleep 4 hours; while averaging 50 mph for 20 hours. The rain each night on my way home and my headlights not adjusted correctly meant no night time riding. Probably the Lord's way of limiting my risks for me. Oh well, or hallelujah.
Sue is here and says hi!
Gary
Sounds like fun. Do you get sleepy on the rides? I am afraid I would fall off! Be Blessed, stay safe!
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