Thinking about an Iron Butt Ride
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06-26-2011, 10:19 PM
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You'll definitely be missing a view.
Imo, 65 and 90 blow. I've literally had to be paid to use them. 90 is a toll road, so you are paying to use it. If you are set on that route, better look up construction on 65. I've had to turn the car off and sit more than once due to some mystery stoppage on 65. Once past Gary (yuch) 90 moves along (if there is no construction) but God, is it boring. At least until you get just west of Pittsburg. And as difficult as it is, I try to avoid Indy highways too. Last year the construction on that bypass was horrible. I do not know about 40 so much.
It's your choice but from where you are at, I would head south at Dayton and at least experience some mountain riding. I don't have experience with these roads (I usually take 2 lane on the bike once in that area) but looking at it, I would investigate I-81, 77, 85, and build from there. I have been on 64 east of Louisville. It's not bad. Way better than 90 anyway.
It's fun to get that 1k under your belt, but it should be a memorable experience for reasons other than the accomplishment itself. Go somewhere scenic, enjoyable. Gary is not that.
Imo, 65 and 90 blow. I've literally had to be paid to use them. 90 is a toll road, so you are paying to use it. If you are set on that route, better look up construction on 65. I've had to turn the car off and sit more than once due to some mystery stoppage on 65. Once past Gary (yuch) 90 moves along (if there is no construction) but God, is it boring. At least until you get just west of Pittsburg. And as difficult as it is, I try to avoid Indy highways too. Last year the construction on that bypass was horrible. I do not know about 40 so much.
It's your choice but from where you are at, I would head south at Dayton and at least experience some mountain riding. I don't have experience with these roads (I usually take 2 lane on the bike once in that area) but looking at it, I would investigate I-81, 77, 85, and build from there. I have been on 64 east of Louisville. It's not bad. Way better than 90 anyway.
It's fun to get that 1k under your belt, but it should be a memorable experience for reasons other than the accomplishment itself. Go somewhere scenic, enjoyable. Gary is not that.
#12
06-27-2011, 08:24 PM
I just did my first one last sat, it was an orginized run with Hoagies Heroes. We ran in Md, never left the state. 3/4 intersate the rest state hiway. Started at midnight ran all day, 1,093 miles. Was a blast.
I had a quart of ice tea, mixed in a shot bottle of Red Bull. Couple sips every gas stop.
When I layed down that night it felt like a truck load of sand was dumped on me. I will do it again thats for sure.
rest as mch as yo can before you go. keep your recipts in a safe dry place, and dont linger on your gas stops.
I had a quart of ice tea, mixed in a shot bottle of Red Bull. Couple sips every gas stop.
When I layed down that night it felt like a truck load of sand was dumped on me. I will do it again thats for sure.
rest as mch as yo can before you go. keep your recipts in a safe dry place, and dont linger on your gas stops.
#13
06-27-2011, 09:43 PM
I was on a ride a few years ago with a small group from Cal Harley. Was a great ride. I was so nervous looking forward to the ride I slept only 3 hrs. Adrenaline kept me going about 7/8 of the way, then it was staying focused to stay awake. Would do it again, hope to soon. Good luck!!!
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