Rides

"Stand tall in knowing you're about to be admitted into a club where
membership can't be bought. There's only one door. A door open to all,
regardless of what they ride. Riding is the key that gains you
admittance. One of the most heralded titles within The Association is
that of 'Rider'." - Mark Johnson about Iron Butt Association Membership

There are 5 stages to completing an Iron Butt Ride:

1. Plan a route
2. Get a start witness
3. Do the ride
4. Get an end witness
5. Complete the documentation and send it off

Rides can be done at a time of your suiting. If you're not up to it on the day you planned, no worries, leave it till another time. Rides do not require any sort of pre-registration.Only by following the IBA rules whilst doing your ride and the ride being certified by the IBA will you gain membership of the Association. Please note: some rides require the completion of other certified rides prior to the attempt. Print out and study the rules by following the link at the bottom of the page.

IBA rides suitable for anywhere

Saddlesore 1000

1,000 miles in less than 24 hours

Saddlesore 2000

2,000 miles in less than 48 hours

Saddlesore 3000

3,000 miles in less than 72 hours

Saddlesore 5000

5,000 miles in less than 120 hours

Bunburner

1,500 miles in less than 36 hours

Bunburner GOLD

1,500 miles in less than 24hours

Bunburner GOLD 3000

Two back-to-back BunBurner GOLD rides; 3000 miles in 48 hours!

10/10ths

Ten consecutive Saddlesore rides; 10,000 miles in 10 days!

Live in Europe or have a KM calibrated bike?

Saddlesore 1600k

1600 kilometres (=1,000 miles) in under 24 hours

Saddlesore 2000k

2000 kilometres (=1,243 miles) in under 24 hours

Bunburner 2500k

2500 kilometres (=1,553 miles) in under 36 hours

Bunburner 2500k GOLD

2500 kilometres (=1,553 miles) in under 24 Hours

All RIDE RULES can be found here.