A lot of people think I'm crazy. I just turned 50 and tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. I'm embarking on my first Iron Butt ride...a Saddlesore 1000. I can't explain why I want to ride at least 1000 miles in under 24 hours, I just do. Maybe it's the challenge or maybe I am crazy...I'll either love it or hate it but it will be an adventure.
Tomorrow's ride is being organized by Hoagy's Heroes, a non-profit group that sets up long distance rides to benefit charity. We'll start in Temple and make a 1000 mile loop around Texas via I-35, I-10, and I-20. I don't know how many riders will be participating but it is somewhat comforting knowing there will be others riding the same route. After planning my gas and rest stops along the route I'm hoping to complete the ride in about 20 hours.
Hopefully the ride will go as planned; however, if it doesn't, safety is my main concern so I'll stop if I get too tired. There isn't much room for error on a motorcycle...and falling asleep while riding at 70+ MPH would most likely be deadly...and I don't have a death wish. Truth be told, I ride because it makes me feel alive and free. There really isn't anything like it.
You can track my progress on the "Where's Curt?" map on the right. Provided of course, Goggle Latitude is working properly and there are enough cell-towers/wi-fi spots along the route to "see" me. It'll be an interesting experiment nonetheless. I'll provide an update and some pictures once I finished the ride. Wish me luck!
Prayers for a safe ride for you and that you enjoy your adventure!!
ReplyDelete