Iron Butt Challenge (Saddlesore 1000) 2023 - BIG MISTAKE ??

The IBC Saddlesore 1000 is a challenge set by the Iron Butt Association, 1000 miles within a 24hr period.
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[@pascalmonier4642]

Really nice to have filmed your Iron Butt ride. Have you kept a list of your stops that you can send to Iron Butt Crew ? On my first or second ride, I lost my camera about 2/3 of the ride and had no proof, but with my list of stops and time, and a google map layout, I could show them the ride I did and my receipts had the date and the hour on them. I am in Canada and did a 1600 km, and 2 X 2000km in 2022. This year, I'm going to do another 1600km(1000miles) to see and then, maybe a 2500 km (1500 miles) under 24 hours or close. We do these rides because we can them and it feels good when we can talk about them.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Thank you for watching 🙂I did eventually get it verified. I've done another one a couple of weeks ago 🙂

[@ST1300PA]

Congrats on completing the Iron Butt. As soon as I heard you say, "I'll deal with that tomorrow," my heart sank as I knew the likely outcome. I did tbe same thing a few years back and forgot to photograph some of my receipts so I couldn't certify the ride. But I went and did another last year, had all the proper documentation, and finally got the certification. Trust me, when you do your second attempt, you won't forget to do anything! 😃

[@TheEerieBiker]

It just totally slipped my mind. I was gutted but I did the ride and it wasn't as bad as I thought so will be doing it again.

[@mikerider58]

Congratulations on yer 1k ride very well done. Yes we all seen you do it and never worry about the certificate, it's only a piece of paper 😊 I would appeal that decision on the grounds of having proof with the fuel receipt ⛽️ and petrol station names. Did you mention the name of your helmet ⛑️ l didn't hear it. Mines a Shoei with pin lock, great helmet. Enjoyed watching your trip, very well done.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Thank you!! I did appeal and did end up getting the certificate and verified 🙂 . I've got another planned in May, this time from Hull - Lands End - Penrith - Carlisle - Hull. The helmet is the Vcan V272 with built in bluetooth. Flip Front.

[@stokeandspoke1177]

Bummer you didn’t get it, trying mine tomorrow ❤

[@TheEerieBiker]

In the end I sent all the evidence, video link and witness statement and the President of the UK Iron Butt Association verified it. :-)

[@stokeandspoke1177]

@@TheEerieBiker nice!!

[@IrelandRider]

Have a very happy 50th today 🍰🎂, I watched this on your birthday, I hit 50 a couple of years ago, its all down hill from now on lol 😆. Seriously though, what an epic journey, congratulations for doing it, thanks for sharing and see you on your next adventure 🤟🤙👍

[@MrJeetee71]

Well done mate! We all know you did it and raised a great amount for a good cause. Be proud! A fantastic effort!! 💪🏍

[@bikingcam]

This was really useful to watch and learn from, so thank you. I've been umming over doing this for a while, and have decided to attempt the IBRSS1000 on the 29th Feb for the Leap year. I'll be on the FJR1300A, and whilst 300+ miles is doable, I found your video very interesting to see how the monotony of motorways will probably ruin me.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Thank you for your comment 🙂I'm doing another one in May (raising money again for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance). This time I'll be setting of from Hull to Landsend to Penrith, over to Carlisle then back to Hull.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Justgiving page is.. www.tinyurl.com/TEBgive Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already please 🙂

[@TheEerieBiker]

The seat /cushion I had made a world of difference. Also, if you have bluetooth headset in your helmet , audio books are better then music.

[@bikingcam]

@@TheEerieBiker I will certainly consider that. 22 hours of music would send me potty. I'm heading from Nottm, out to Skegvegas, up towards Newcastle, before a huge U-turn to Reading, then back of the Norwich coast. ETA 22hrs of mind numbing motorways.

[@sootylum]

Well done that's a great achievement and a great video. I did the RBL R 1000 this year 2023 you should look into doing that I'm already looking forward to 2024 run. Belated happy birthday.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Thank you 🙂 I'm thinking of doing another next year I think.

[@richardmorgan5369]

Happy birthday mate and keep up the good work with the videos

[@TheEerieBiker]

Cheers buddy! :-)

[@RidesInforests]

My seat sucks. I think my butt will divorce me soon. I have ordered a memory foam seat thing and a sheep skin cover. Happy travels Sir! Thanks for the video.

[@TheEerieBiker]

I had an Ebay special cushion on previous journeys then Into Gear suggested the Oxford Air Cushion and wow what a difference!

[@tomtilley3162]

crackin ride out .i need to sort some rides out for myself good inspiration cheers from skegvegas

[@TheEerieBiker]

Cheers buddy :-)

[@themoog3889]

Bloody good effort sir ! Well done on completing it though , pity you missed a couple of details that deprived you of your stickyfoot ! I've just been on the iron butt website to have a gander because I quite fancy doing it myself as a personal challenge bit like doing Hardknott last year when we caught the tail end of a hurricane from across the Atlantic 😐 Happy Birthday in advance 🎉

[@TheEerieBiker]

It is a good sense of achievement! Thank you in advance

[@themoog3889]

@@TheEerieBiker I'll stand you a cuppa if I see you at Withernsea ! 🫖☕️

[@TheEerieBiker]

@@themoog3889 sounds good to me :-)

[@cyclerecon3750]

A great watch! I was heartened to hear it's not just me that talks shit to himself on a long ride. My highlight, as I write this, was you even made the 'little legs' sound at 22:40. You're a top banana matey, oh and well done (although I haven't got to the end yet).

[@TheEerieBiker]

Hahaha thank you

[@martinkeefe7107]

Well done 🎉

[@TheEerieBiker]

Cheers buddy, next one in May, this time from Hull to Lands End - Penrith - Newcastle - York - Hull

[@martinkeefe7107]

@@TheEerieBiker we’re planning a trip from St David’s Pembrokeshire to John o Groats to Lands End and back This year we did a circumnavigation of wales And we did the coastal path from Bridgewater to lands end across to St Austell and back home Any tips

[@TheEerieBiker]

@@martinkeefe7107 a blank mind helps hahaha

[@TheEerieBiker]

@@martinkeefe7107 a good seat really helps. Make sure you are well prepared for weather changes. Enjoy the scenary. Oh, talk to yourself but don't argue.

[@indiamelia639]

Well done! You should enter next years RBLR1000.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Thank you. On the plus side. I've been intouch with Phil (the pres) and sent him evidence, witness statement and video log and they will verify my ride! Wahooooo!!

[@andrewdyson4255]

It’s sad that it wasn’t recognised but well done anyway

[@TheEerieBiker]

Luckily I managed to get intouch with the UK IBC chairman and he checked out the video, receipts and I provided a witness statement and it got verified! 🙂

[@JohnG11000]

Happy birthday have a great 50th

[@TheEerieBiker]

Thank you !! 🙂

[@dereksmith6126]

The whole point was to get it verified and to get the certificate. Very basic mistake. But brave in that weather!

[@TheEerieBiker]

True, but I did do it to raise money for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. I'm doing it again (different route) next may.

[@dereksmith6126]

@@TheEerieBiker Hope you raised plenty. A great charity (Air Ambulance). As I said, brave, and please don't think I am criticising your achievement. Looking forward to your next attempt.

[@TheEerieBiker]

@@dereksmith6126 the good thing was that after being in touch with the president of the UK Iron Butt Association with the video, receipts, witness statement etc I finally got the ride verified. :-)

[@dereksmith6126]

@@TheEerieBiker That's great news. Perhaps you'll be able to give some of their other challenges a go now then.

[@wingandhog]

When you didn’t show your receipts next to your odometer, I suspected you either edited it out of the video or didn’t take them which is a requirement. But well done nevertheless.

[@TheEerieBiker]

Next one in May 2024

[@tooslow125cc3]

On a Country road going down hill put in neutral had a Horse went pass When put in 2 gear sound was not good motorcycle gear skipped was in neutral try Again 2 gear was ok What do u think

[@TheEerieBiker]

Have you had any issues before and after that?

[@tooslow125cc3]

@@TheEerieBiker It seems okay now Had in bike neutral going down hill at 23mph shift up then sound like gear Tapping sound then Engine sound shift 3 was ok, Because of a horse rider put in neutral