Hey guys. I'm planning my first officially documented Iron Butt ride to take place in early September. I've been on rides before that could have easily passed the Saddle Sore 1000 requirements, I'm almost positive that I could have extended them into Bun Burner 1500 rides, but this will be the first time doing all the paperwork needed to be "official". I'm feeling very positive since I'm starting in the middle of nowhere and nothing but open interstates all around me.
So far, the tentative plan is to go East on I-90 from Rapid City, SD to Sioux Falls, SD. Then head South on I-29 to Omaha, NE. I-80 West to Cheyenne, WY. I-25 North to Buffalo, WY. Finally I-90 West back to Rapid City. Map Quest puts this at about 1530 miles. The only "major" cities I'll have to navigate are Sioux Falls (not the biggest city ever, but a really poor "freeway" system) and Omaha (I have friends there I could take advantage of to rest a little, and get some moral support). I might reverse the route, but I think the roads will stay the same.
Has any one done the proper documentation for any of the Iron Butt rides? Any suggestions for the trip, or to my route? Any advice of any kind?
So far, the tentative plan is to go East on I-90 from Rapid City, SD to Sioux Falls, SD. Then head South on I-29 to Omaha, NE. I-80 West to Cheyenne, WY. I-25 North to Buffalo, WY. Finally I-90 West back to Rapid City. Map Quest puts this at about 1530 miles. The only "major" cities I'll have to navigate are Sioux Falls (not the biggest city ever, but a really poor "freeway" system) and Omaha (I have friends there I could take advantage of to rest a little, and get some moral support). I might reverse the route, but I think the roads will stay the same.
Has any one done the proper documentation for any of the Iron Butt rides? Any suggestions for the trip, or to my route? Any advice of any kind?
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