And so it begins…
Email from Lisa Landry on November 10, 2009:“Congratulations! Your application was drawn for entry in the 2010 Iron Butt 5000!”Those were the words I read with a rush of emotion and excitement that...
View ArticleThe Tank
When I first decided to apply for the IB5000 I had thought that I wouldn’t make any changes to my bike, as I have improved it for 3 years now and I am very happy with it. I talked with Amy about this...
View ArticleWhen in Doubt...
So the tank was mounted up and looked good but there was a problem, it moved too much from side to side. After talking with other engineers and riders I had a list of possible solutions to try. I...
View ArticleHooked Up and Ready to Ride
I have wrapped up the Aux Tank install. The fuel line, vent hose, and grounding are all hooked up. I have a basic black cover and foam padding for it right now, but this will be updated and improved....
View ArticleDang This Long Winter
Winter is firmly in place in New England and it has been long and cold. I haven't had a proper ride in over a month so I'm not happy. This gives me some additional time to check and finalize some...
View ArticleThe First Time
To say it has been a long winter would be putting it mildly. I've had projects and objectives for the Wing this winter which have taken some time, so the lack of riding hasn't been that bad. But this...
View ArticleA Quick Test Run
Not many understand or comprehend my long distance riding aspirations, and that is fine, as it is not something that I can easily explain. For me, the long distance riding is just a skill I have to...
View ArticleRI Park Tour Plus
Last weekend was a fabulous New England Weekend that almost makes up for the near continuous rain and cold weather for the past several weeks. After a full day of Daddy Day Care; Amy gave me a kitchen...
View ArticleRI Flood Damage
This is a bit late, but back on April 3 I took a ride around RI to check out some of the flood damage. My intended route was to take 102 north from Exeter to the boarder of MA. I ended up taking...
View ArticleRTE - Ride To Eat
A lot has been going on around the RI Tubb house over the past month. I have accepted a new position within my company and will be relocating to Huntsville, AL at the end of June. We are looking...
View ArticleMinuteman 1000 - 24 hours of New England
“What's wrong, don't you know how to pick up a wing?” said Cdog, “Yes I do! I have already picked it up 5 times trying to get out” I said. “ It is now stuck in the mud up to the left saddle bag!” After...
View ArticleReady to Ride
Well it is down to a week till I leave for Denver for the start of the IB5000 and I am very excited. I had a small issue last weekend on a short 200 mile loop in AL and TN when the front left fork seal...
View ArticleI Finished!
Well it was an unbelievable adventure and trip. I had a great time, almost the entire time, and I am an official finisher in the first Iron Butt 5000.! I have to figure out how to write my trip...
View ArticleThe Ride Report - very long
Friday, August 20, 2010“I’m cooked.” I said“Where are you?” said Amy“Some place in TX, I’m stuck in another construction hold up,” I replied.“How far to Spartanburg?” asked Amy“About 800 miles, I’m...
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