Royal British Legion Iron Butt 1000 Ride - 7th to 9th June 2024

[Gimpymoo]

RBLR 1000 Endurance Ride
https://rblr1000.co.uk/

Can I tempt anyone else to join?

I will probably be doing the Northern route.

Cost is £75 (£25 entry fee and £50 minimum sponsorship/donation)

Also, anyone completing the 1000 miles in less than 24 hours becomes a member of the Iron Butt Association.

 

[Gimpymoo]

not sure I want to attempt 1000 miles in 24 hours on a sportsbike though

Watching some videos, looks like some do attempt it on sportsbikes, depends how much you prefer a straight spine I guess

I will be on a CBF1000, which to be honest, is like a grandads rocking chair.

 

[Gimpymoo]

I’d love to do it but not sure I’m physically up to it . Plus I’d have to travel down from Scotland just to start.

You do not have to peddle, just stay awake

 

[Gimpymoo]

Does anyone else think getting people to ride 1000 miles in 24 hours is pretty stupid?

A lot of people think riding a motorbike is pretty stupid full stop, that is upto them, I carry on doing what makes me happy.

Just signed up.

Anyone else interested?

 

[Gimpymoo]

 

[Gimpymoo]

I'm interested. Would rather do it with somebody even if it's just for conversation. The seat on my CB1000R is a bit rough so would have to look into doing something with it. Most I've done in a day is maybe 450ish miles.

Most for me is about 400.

My CBF1000 seat is not that bad, but I am resigned to the idea of my ass getting destroyed

I might try a gel seat topper though.

Would be nice to ride with others, have comms maybe, especially during the later hours.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Well I'm def interested, not too sure about going north tho. I have gel inside my seat and tbh I never noticed the difference. If I do this I will probs look at geting one of those sheep skin seat throw over things. I already have comms, the Cardo Mesh thing that I can't remeber the name of atm. I may also have to book a day off.

Those throws are supposed to be very very comfy for touring.

I only chose North route as wanted to go touring around Scotland since I got my licence so this ticked a lot of boxes for me, also less Motorway miles too I think.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Hi, I’m going , first go at this and looking at going North clockwise, more than happy to buddy up with anyone, strength in numbers and all. No idea or expectations on this, so not being on my Tod would be a good move.

Like yourself, first time, no expectations but just want to enjoy it.

I am not a speed demon, not slow but not interested in breaking the land speed record by any means.

Someone to talk to on the last leg from Newcastle after 900 miles in the bank will help.

 

[Gimpymoo]

I’ve registered for north clockwise already and booked a hotel in Castleford, the Wheldale hotel. Everywhere else was full and this is 15 mins down the road. Happy to chat round it.

I am camping at Squires, after the 1000 miles, I would happily sleep on in the central reservation on the M1.

 

[Gimpymoo]

I hear you but thought my old bones would thank me in the morning. So, do you want to pair up, bit of moral support for us two IB newbies?

A definite yes to pairing up.

Moral support will definitely be welcomed, not an easy task by any means but definitely an opportunity to have some fun and make some memories.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Here is a Google map with all the mandatory "checkpoint" stops in there.

RBLR1000 - North - Clockwise – Google My Maps

RBLR1000 - North - Clockwise

www.google.com

Not a definitive "route" by any means but gives an idea.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Drop me a line on [email protected], and I can let you have my mobile number. Also where in the country are you?

I am in Nottingham.

If you dont mind me asking, how did you find this forum? I see you signed up here yesterday and only posted in this forum

 

[Gimpymoo]

Whilst looking at iron butt site found a link to this. Odd as not a gamer, but there was a convo re IB. I’m West Wales. Don’t worry I’m not a stalker , but if you’re not comfortable that’s fine.

HAHAHA

If you want to stalk a grey haired, middle aged dude, feel free

Welcome to the forum anyway, hang around, rather a good community and various subs going on.

Do you have any maintenance to take care of before the ride?

I just had a Road Pilot 4 fitted to rear in October, got a puncture about 3 weeks ago, plugged it but do not trust it so need to get another unfortunately.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Just a heads up for those contemplating taking on the IB challenge, counter leaning is great way of delaying or avoiding a sore backside as you're constantly shifting your weight on the seat through bends, rather than being sat in one position all the time like you would be if you constantly lean into corners with the bike. While it's not as fun as leaning with the bike it does have some safety benefits which would also be worthwhile when fatigue sets in, and your concentration suffers.

I watched that before and realised I was doing already doing that on occassions, I thought I was me being a noob too afraid to "put my knee down", however, it felt more "comfy".

 

[Gimpymoo]

Anyyone else besides me and @GarfyGS in for this years ride?

 

[Gimpymoo]

Well, that happened

Managed to get my IronButt certification.

There were ups and downs, especially when I ran out of fuel near Perth on the way into Edinburgh on the M90, around 10.30pm. The local Police kindly took me to a garage so I could get some fuel and get back on my way. I really thought had blew it at that point so helmets off to the Police for helping me out.

My butt held out till maybe the second half of the ride. Rather proud of the achievement, one of the more physically and mentally demanding things I have ever done. I know calling it "physically" demanding sounds a stretch but anyone who rides will know what I mean.

Roll on next year.

Can I tempt any of the OcUK faithful to join in?

Any questions, fire away.

 

[Gimpymoo]

I expected worse to be honest. After a certain amount of time, you get used to the discomfort I guess. Not like you have a choice

From everything I had read about the seat on the CBF, especially for long miles, I expected worse considering was sat on it for 24 hours albeit with maybe 15-20 minute stops.

Any "none motorbiker" following me would have thought I was having spasms or something seeing me do all sorts of gymnastics while sat in my seat trying to get blood moving around parts of my body.