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].
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