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I feel they're more about providing an opportunity to learn about and experience Long Distance riding with the experiance and help of others in the world who enjoy that type of torture. It's not about goiung ballstothewall fast but more about learning the formula which allows for amazing seat time in a safe manner.

Everybody sleeps. Some of the shorter events like a SaddleSore1000 can be done by me in a "safe and sane" manner in about 14 hours. No naps needed. A 50 CC , coast to coast in under 50 hours, might be done by some without rest but I stopped for a 3 hr nap in Oklahoma when I did mine. I had another short nap in New Mexico but I finished in 48 hrs 20 min.

The trick I've found to "safe and sane" endurance riding is consistant time with stops taken when needed. That along with all the other LD riding tips found at the Ironbutt Association's website. www.ironbutt.com

 

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I think the denial by Kneebone (IBA) had to do with culpability as the recognizing body. Had Aaron Frank kept his mouth shut about high-speed wheelies and triple digit runs while performing an IBA recognized event he would have been fine. Instead he goes freekin' public with it. Not smart.



Personally I think Aaron Frank is a whiny crybaby. If he wants to ride 2000 miles in under 48 hours and then write about it then more power to him. As an individual he has that right. If, however, he wishes that ride to be recognized by the IBA he must conform to their rules and keep his mouth shut in the public forum about any antics which are against the rules.



I've done many IBA events from SS1000 (documented) to The National Parks tour. My proudest moment was pulling into San Luis Obispo to complete my 50cc. I would never have made it if that couple in the BMW hadn't shown up just past Barstow. He knew the highway and he was a great driver. It was pretty much just he and I on the road and we were flying. I had missed a couple gas receipts and had to take a few more naps than expected so I didn't submit it to the IBA for verification. I knew I would be denied.



Eagan is a brilliant LD rider. He's also an animal to take on Alaska to Key West. I would imagine he's also smart enough to know what to talk about in print and what to tell friends.