This past weekend four fellow bikers and I completed a Bun Burner (1500 miles in 36 hours). Our journey took us from Chesapeake, VA down to Cape Canaveral, FL and back. We began at 6am Saturday morning and returned at 4:37pm Sunday afternoon. A really good ride and I'm sore a all get out.
The weather was something else. Never in my life did I think it was possible to experience all four seasons in that short a period of time, but we did. From hot to rain to cold to everything in between, including some of the BEST lightning storms I've ever see in central FL.
Being the beginning of Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, we obviously saw tons of bikes on the road heading south. Unfortunately, most of them were in trailors. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think I'll ever accept the idea of hauling your horse to a rally.
Anyway, it was a great ride overall. We stopped at the GA Welcome Center on the GA/FL line and caught a few hours sleep and rode on. I was a tough guy and didn't bring my iPod for fear of rain. FYI, there are only so many conversations that can go through one's head before self-insanity begins creeping in.
This was my second Iron Butt; I did a SaddleSore back in May (1000 miles in 24 hours). Between the two, I have learned (hopefully) what I need for myself and my America to make the next one(s) a better ride. Yeah, my buddies and I are looking at doing at least 2 more: 2000 miles in 48 hours and a coast-to-coast in 50 hours.
Today is clean up for the bike and gear. Afterwards get all the necessary paperwork in order and ready to be mailed to the Iron Butt Association for review and approval. One more patch for the jacket and one more certificate for the wall. Ride on!
