Ride Around Iowa

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Howard
901-230-0922
 
Scott Parish said:
Nice job - way to stick it out with challenging start conditions. Looking forward to the RR; interested in group dynamics and how you managed fuel stops etc.
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We kept the same order of riders throughout the trip. We rode largely in formation. This helps on nonverbal communication and getting around obstacles.(Voice communication would be better with all other principles applied.) When the front man signaled, we moved "right now". This also helped us stay alert for safety's sake. We had all stops pre-planned down to addresses and ETA. We chose the time to avoid heavy traffic in Davenport, Council Bluffs, and Sioux City. At the fuel stops, we documented the odometer reading, fueled, filed receipts, used the washrooms, grabbed a bite/drink, and got going. Our stops were all less than 15 minutes, anything else and we would have failed in the time parameters. We had a slow start due to hours of severe weather, so we pushed hard and rest was out of the question. Careful planning, great riding partners, cooperation, and respect. No "free agents", no show boating. We operated as we did in military operations during my Army service years. Incidentally, the "kid" of the group is 59 years old (point man), we other 3 are in our 60s. Compared to "Interstate" distance rides in my past, this was much more challenging. Great ride! We'll find another to conquer.
 
lots of 2 lane highways, and sm towns ,also some Caseys general stores don't have 24 hr pumps
 
son inlaw Shane went with me . if you want a big adventure, the 48 plus will be huge...have done that twice
 
My problem is that my riding crew is still working. I was blessed with stage 4 cancer, was involuntarily retired, and didn't die. Time to ride!
God worked in mysterious ways.
 
wow, we have similar stories, lymphoma ,in 2014. wasn't our time!! heaven to hell(Pikes Peak to Death Valley)is a cool ride ,I like the gold version..
 
In what state are you located?
What do you ride?
I live in Iowa. I now ride a 2016 Honda Gold Wing.
 
I rode this last summer. It was a great ride. I recommend doing northeast Iowa in the daylight. That's the most scenic and technical part.
 
Do you really need to start at a required city? What if you started in Estherville and ended there but stopped at all the required cities in order per the list?
 
HelzBelz said:
Do you really need to start at a required city? What if you started in Estherville and ended there but stopped at all the required cities in order per the list?
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The rules state "You may start at any required city. " To be a bit more clear, you must start at a required city, but you may start at any one of them.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association
 
this is a great ride. I wouldn't change a thing.
You can leave from anywhere, but the clock doesn't start until you get to a required city and finish in the same.
 
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