Aussies @ the Iron Butt Rally 2019

[Tele]

Whilst you cannot bank sleep, some quality R@R certainly refreshes the mental and physical batteries. And a fresh mind and fresh body is the best situation for approaching any major challenge. Warmest wishes Rebecca and Martin!

 

[Brian Thorn]

I hope you're all watching the river reports throughout the US Midwest as many, many are flooded out of their banks and closing bridges, roads, and highways.

 

[tabledrain]

We still have a couple of weeks so hopefully the flooding is gone. The roads we will have to deal with

 

[Martin Little]

So with one day to go before we fly out Pillion Piglet has been blogging...

https://pillionpiglet.com/2019/06/04/soooo-close/

 

[HACKLE]

Rebecca and Martin, all the very best from Elwyn and myself for the upcoming "big adventure". I'm sure that with this slightly "longer" ride, you both will be successful as in your past adventures. Ride safe, we're watching. Cheers.

 

[Grey Gentry]

Pillion Piglet sounds like she is excited. And so they both should be. Travel well. Ride well.

 

[Martin Little]

At the airport ready to go & the blogging continues

https://pillionpiglet.com/2019/06/06/leaving-on-a-jet-plane/

 

[Grey Gentry]

At the airport ready to go & the blogging continues

https://pillionpiglet.com/2019/06/06/leaving-on-a-jet-plane/

May your team effort prevail over the challenges ahead.

 

[tabledrain]

Yesterday the buffalo was picked up from Moon Motorsports where it has been sitting since the trans rebuild.
I put a whole 200 some miles on it yesterday and today is getting the small things done prior to the MN1K, which is prep for the IBR.

 

[Tele]

Best wishes Ian for your endeavours over in the US of A. Another big challenge ahead. Safe travels mate!

 

[tabledrain]

At the airport ready to go & the blogging continues

https://pillionpiglet.com/2019/06/06/leaving-on-a-jet-plane/

The team is greater than the individual. I don't remember who said that or even if i got the wording right, but the intent is clear. You'll do well as a team, see you both soon.

 

[Martin Little]

Yesterday the buffalo was picked up from Moon Motorsports where it has been sitting since the trans rebuild.
I put a whole 200 some miles on it yesterday and today is getting the small things done prior to the MN1K, which is prep for the IBR.

All the best for the MN1K Ian!
I’m hoping to get over to watch the start & finish

 

[tabledrain]

it would be really good to see you guys there.

 

[jeffrey gebler]

Good luck on the Minnasota 1000, should be a good warm up ride.

I am now down south in Georgia and will be picking up my rally bike later today. Will spend the next six days prepping the wing along with doing as much riding as possible.

Had a practice ride in Wisconsin which had me sitting on the side of the interstate multiple times with a bike that had a clutch that kept slipping.

 

[Biggles]

Good luck on the Minnasota 1000, should be a good warm up ride.

I am now down south in Georgia and will be picking up my rally bike later today. Will spend the next six days prepping the wing along with doing as much riding as possible.

Had a practice ride in Wisconsin which had me sitting on the side of the interstate multiple times with a bike that had a clutch that kept slipping.

Hmm. Wet clutch- is it the right oil if it's had a recent oil change?

 

[ED535]

Ride well Team.

 

[Martin Little]

We're here in Minnesota and the new old RT has had its full service, new battery and tyres and had its first gallop down the Interstate. Bike feels good and Pillion Piglet is happy with her new MJM seat plus the lowered footpegs.

I rode over to the start of the Minnesota 1,000 Rally, which Ian and some other IBR19 riders are using as a warm up for the IBR. Ian is looking relaxed and in great shape.

 

[Martin Little]

Ian at the start of the MNK1 Rally in Minneapolis

 

[Ira]

Just a heads-up that I plan to broadcast some Periscope livestreams from the IBR start, checkpoints, and finish. It won't be on any particular schedule - I'll be working the rally and that, of course, comes first But I'd like to start them this Friday or Saturday and do them as time permits through the start on Monday the 17th. I also plan to do the same at the checkpoints and finish.

For those unfamiliar with Periscope, it's a free iPhone and Android app to broadcast live streams. You can watch them live, and they will also be available on the Web post-broadcast. I will provide instructions later in the week on how to access them.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association

 

[gus]

Prep. It doesn't seem to ever end. However everything is in hand and at the moment, there is a lull. The buffalo is all good to go for the MN1K http://www.teamstrange.com/2019/mn1k/,
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Well the Buffalo was good to go and Ian got himself a 6th place great stuff TD