The rally started this morning, with 117 riders (107 bikes) rolling out of the hotel parking lot on a gorgeously sunny, blue-skied day. I have to admit, the video of the start got me a little choked up. I can only imagine how each rider felt, getting the signal to pull out and go. If […]
Ken left me a message this morning to pass on to you all, with the above title. It’s a good day for a ride, good day for a rally, lots of good people. All weekend everyone has been asking me who is my competition. My competition is ME. How can I do at routing the […]
The theme for the 2017 Iron Butt Rally is…Animals! Or Safari, I’m given to understand. Five categories: Land, Air, Sea, Prehistoric, and Mythical. I have a few more details, but I’m not sure if I’m allowed to share them yet. There are a number of updates at the official IBR page already, so keep an eye […]
Ken is checked in and raring to go. Sunday’s a day to relax, for the most part, with a rider meeting in the afternoon. The rally starts Monday morning. Send good energy and wish him luck! xo Dayle
Ken left early this morning for the 2017 Iron Butt Rally start in Minnesota. The official start is Monday. Here he is looking all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: You can read daily reports from the official IBR here. I will do my best to post here every day. As usual, I won’t be able to post […]