48/10 documentation

[Doni holcomb]

Planning a 48/10 for this summer, I would like to clarify the documentation requirements. I understand that I am required to get a DBR in each state, however I am NOT required to get DBR when changing directions. Am i correct?

 

[Greg Rice]

I am not the IBA but I did complete a 48/10 this past summer and I sent in a DBR for each state. I did not need a DBR showing when I changed directions.

 

[Doni holcomb]

We pretty much have same route, im starting in Ga ending in Florida, but going to hit death valley, winslow and petrified national park.

 

[Greg Rice]

Here is what my receipts looked like. I had some states where I had multiple receipts, so I just kept them all.

 

[kerrizor]

I used Spotwalla's custom messages to tag my gas and hotel stops on my track




Similar to Greg, I kept a checklist of sorts to make sure I hit _every_ state (no forgetting Florida for me!)

 

[Marc11]

I am not the IBA but I did complete a 48/10 this past summer and I sent in a DBR for each state. I did not need a DBR showing when I changed directions. View attachment 7825
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Same here. Ran my 48/10 in 2020...

 

[DrNeo]

You are correct - no need for a DBR at every "turning point." (You'd have quite a few if it was required) However, I believe you still need to follow normal Saddlesore rules, so you need a DBR every 300 miles.

I did my 48/10 in September 2017. To make sure I hit every state properly, I used a recipe card with each state's name, and in order of stops in a small box. Each receipt was paper clipped to the appropriate state's card.

 

[Ira]

Take a step back and consider why on something like a Saddlesore 1000 we would want DBRs at the turns. Spoiler alert: it is to make sure the rider has covered the minimum mileage within the time limit.

In contrast, we don't really care how many miles you ride on the 48/10 as long as you document being in each state within the ride time limit (of course we also want other documentation to show you rode the ride you claim). So documenting each direction change is unnecessary for this ride.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association