George A. Wyman was the first person to ride a motorized vehicle across America. He made his epic journey on a Roy C. Marks designed “California” motor bicycle starting in San Francisco, CA on May 16th and ending 50 days later in New York City, NY on July 6th, 1903. Wyman rightly deserves recognition as America’s first long distance motorcyclist and “The World’s Toughest Motorcycle Rider”, 1903.
The George A. Wyman Memorial Challenge consists of two distinct rides certified separately. They apply IBA certification requirements to the theme and spirit of Wyman’s 1903 transcontinental journey by motorcycle. Each ride offers very different challenges. Both share the same theme and basic challenge of riding from San Francisco to New York City, during the Wyman memorial period of May 16th through July 6th.
Complete rules, requirement and answers to frequently asked questions can be found via the IBA Events Calender listing or directly to The George A. Wyman Memorial Challenge rules page.
Add this unique IBA challenge event to your long-distance riding resume'. Pay tribute to the first long-distance motorcyclist and "World's Toughest Motorcycle Rider", 1903
The George A. Wyman Memorial Challenge consists of two distinct rides certified separately. They apply IBA certification requirements to the theme and spirit of Wyman’s 1903 transcontinental journey by motorcycle. Each ride offers very different challenges. Both share the same theme and basic challenge of riding from San Francisco to New York City, during the Wyman memorial period of May 16th through July 6th.
- The Memorial 50cc Gold “The Hard Way” is especially challenging. To date only a handful of riders have certified riding from San Francisco to New York City. (SFO-NYC, under 50 hours, between May 16 and July 6.)
- The Memorial Grand Tour, is a ‘bridge ride’ using the format of the long-distance motorcycle rally, which challenges riders to navigate to waypoints along a 3,600 mile route. (SFO-NYC, 50 days between May 16 and July 6. Certification levels: Gold-Silver-Bronze-Finisher)
Complete rules, requirement and answers to frequently asked questions can be found via the IBA Events Calender listing or directly to The George A. Wyman Memorial Challenge rules page.
Add this unique IBA challenge event to your long-distance riding resume'. Pay tribute to the first long-distance motorcyclist and "World's Toughest Motorcycle Rider", 1903
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