Re: [ST] Iron Butt Riding

[Dave Bardell <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

STeve Duncan wrote:
<<SNIP, SNIP>>Kneebone should have known a rebuttal would be printed, 
which, achieved exactly the opposite goal he was after.  It just created 
MORE negative publicity about LD riding.  And it created (at least in my 
mind) a negative attitude towards the IBA in general. 

Steve,

Exactly my thoughts re: the IBA.  I thought the article was humerous and 
the rebuttal was out of line.  I don't care to be associated with the 
IBA after reading it, but still plan on trying a 1000 mile day yet.  
Just don't need the IBA to recognize it. 

If the LD riders are taking the superslabs and riding with the traffic, 
yeah - they're speeding, but so's everyone else.  I would much rather 
see a motorcyclist riding at 80-85 mph than the numerous 18 wheelers 
that do it.

Doug,  Keep up your good work.  I applaud you and your efforts --  just 
glad I don't have to follow you  --  my rear would not take it!!  Best 
of luck on your upcoming ride.    www.acsevents.org/relay/in/allencounty 
<http://www.acsevents.org/relay/in/allencounty>
How many miles are on the ST now?

Dave Bardell
MillerSTown, PA

STeve Duncan wrote:

>
> original message:
>
>>
>> For STeve, if Frank wrote about riding triple digits or being so 
>> tired he had trouble staying awake or the such, no that isn't what 
>> every IBA participant does everytime they ride.  Yes, there are 
>> probably some, but don't go generalizing the whole group, otherwise 
>> this list would apparently be full of SOB's after some of the things 
>> in the past few months.
>>
>> It seems to be an unwritten law within the LD community that you 
>> don't comment/brag about exploits of riding fast or tired as they are 
>> unsafe and just give fuel to those who can't imagine LD riding is 
>> safe because it is beyond their own limits.
>>
>> Doug Bailey
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
>
> Doug, no disrespect meant to you or the LD community. 
>
>



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