My own Iron Butt Ride

**schoeney** · 08-03-2017, 10:26 AM

Well I did 205 miles in one day in the STP (Seattle to Portland) bicycle ride.

While I know 17 hours (including breaks) on a bicycle ride does not match Gene's (Wanderer) Coast to Coast accomplishments this 59 year old (on the right in the pic) still felt proud.

10,000 riders make the ride about 1,000 of them do it in one day, and I guarantee you about 95% of them are younger than me.

This is my last IBR on a bicycle, I am looking forward to 2 wheels with a stronger engine :cool:

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Monkeyman · 08-03-2017, 11:27 AM

Two thoughts. First, congratulations! Heck of an accomplishment, no matter what age. Second, you're certifiably crazy. :)

Loafer · 08-03-2017, 12:35 PM

I agree with Chris, motorized anything is better than running or biking IMO!

The Black Knight · 08-03-2017, 02:22 PM

Congrats!

**Top Cat** · 08-03-2017, 05:23 PM

That is a great accomplishment you deserve to be proud.
Like the others, I will stick to 2 wheels with a motor.

**ringadingh** · 08-03-2017, 05:24 PM

Congratulations!!

Thats quite a feat, a lot of fellas can't do that on a motorcycle.....

Bud2rat · 08-03-2017, 06:26 PM

Well done guys. I doubt that I could ride a bicycle to the mailbox and back....lol

**BudMan** · 08-03-2017, 06:40 PM

Quite an accomplishment. Congratulations.

jesse · 08-03-2017, 06:54 PM

WOW, I can't imagine what that would be like. Changed my mind, I could imagine, and it's not pretty.
Congratulations! Definitely not for everyone.

redjay · 08-03-2017, 07:43 PM

Congratulations !

Ridefree · 08-03-2017, 09:23 PM

I haven't been on a bicycle since I was in high school . When I see guys/gals on the highway in the middle of nowhere I think to myself that's a huge accomplishment .

I congratulate you !!!

**nomadtom69** · 08-04-2017, 02:55 PM

I have done 210 miles on a bicycle but it took me 3 days what you done is great

**schoeney** · 08-04-2017, 11:09 PM

Thanks everyone. I am sticking to motorcycles from now on, it is easier and safer :cool:

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08-03-2017, 10:26 AM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	My own Iron Butt Ride Well I did 205 miles in one day in the STP (Seattle to Portland) bicycle ride. While I know 17 hours (including breaks) on a bicycle ride does not match Gene's (Wanderer) Coast to Coast accomplishments this 59 year old (on the right in the pic) still felt proud. 10,000 riders make the ride about 1,000 of them do it in one day, and I guarantee you about 95% of them are younger than me. This is my last IBR on a bicycle, I am looking forward to 2 wheels with a stronger engine :cool: Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-03-2017, 11:27 AM	#2
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Two thoughts. First, congratulations! Heck of an accomplishment, no matter what age. Second, you're certifiably crazy. :) __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I agree with Chris, motorized anything is better than running or biking IMO! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	That is a great accomplishment you deserve to be proud. Like the others, I will stick to 2 wheels with a motor. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-03-2017, 05:24 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Congratulations!! Thats quite a feat, a lot of fellas can't do that on a motorcycle..... __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Well done guys. I doubt that I could ride a bicycle to the mailbox and back....lol __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Quite an accomplishment. Congratulations. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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08-03-2017, 06:54 PM	#9
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	WOW, I can't imagine what that would be like. Changed my mind, I could imagine, and it's not pretty. Congratulations! Definitely not for everyone. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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08-03-2017, 07:43 PM	#10
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,926	Congratulations !
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08-03-2017, 09:23 PM	#11
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I haven't been on a bicycle since I was in high school . When I see guys/gals on the highway in the middle of nowhere I think to myself that's a huge accomplishment . I congratulate you !!!
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08-04-2017, 02:55 PM	#12
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	I have done 210 miles on a bicycle but it took me 3 days what you done is great __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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08-04-2017, 11:09 PM	#13
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Thanks everyone. I am sticking to motorcycles from now on, it is easier and safer :cool: Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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