Motorcycle Explorer August 2015 Issue 7 | Page 157

Iron Butt UK also organises social events. Rides to eat are an excuse to ride and meet other long distance riders. Usually in the UK we meet for lunch on a Saturday for a pub lunch or breakfast. These can be anywhere in the UK about once a month. Any member is entitled to arrange a venue and call a RTE. Some riders even ride iron butt rides a on the way to RTE’s. Five times a year we arrange RTE’s in Europe. We meet in Europe at 4pm on Saturday and then stay the night before returning home. Riders generally ride alone as its more time efficient but some do ride in pairs etc. Once you learn how to ride long distance safely and efficiently all of Europe is your playground. Our Annual meeting and Christmas party is in Coventry at the same time as the NEC bike show. Saturday we hold seminars and talks to share knowledge of safe long distance riding. This includes advice on farkling your bike for long distance riding and recognising fatigue. Wives and partners get to make silver earrings and are having a nail art session this year. In the evening we have a four course meal and Christmas party. Website www.ironbutt.co.uk for ride rules, advice and links to the IBAUK forum a source of up to date information. Contact Philip Weston [email protected]. uk