@@whitmeza You're welcome. Thank you for your passion and for being an excellent role model as a military spouse and a responsible motorcyclist increasing butts on saddles making our sport more viable so our grandchildren can enjoy the sport as well.
Congratulations!!!! 1.) No it’s not just a piece of paper, it’s proof of planning and overcoming hardships! 2.) Buy a Screaming Meanie alarm! You will NOT sleep through it. 3.) Solo is the way to go! 4.) I’ve called ahead to my late night stops to confirm that the pumps are operable even if the station is closed. 5.) I agree, run-what-you-brung! 6.) A Bun Burner is quite a bit harder. 7.) You wish you’d have done it sooner. Ha! I did my first SS1K at 60, and a BBS at 61! 8.) I’m planning a 48/10 for 2021, too. Finally, IBA rides are HIGHLY addicting!
You are so enthusiastic and encouraging! I've hesitated to try the Iron Butt rides but I feel confident about taking it on. Thank you for continuing to share. I appreciate you!
I did one in October riding 2 up with my wife. Hardest part was the first 4 hrs. I slept maybe 3 hrs the night before because is was so excited. I probably yawned 100x then the sun came up and felt much better. We started at 3am and finished 11pm. 1156 miles with 3 friends and it was awesome! We’re planning 1500+ in 24hrs in April 🤪
@@whitmeza I’m hoping to do mine this summer but I’m HORRIBLE at planning trips like this! lol I’ll probably go from southern indiana to northern indiana and back again I reckon…
I have tremendous respect for you! I didn't succeed in my first attempt. I couldn't sleep the night before. I started late because the gas station I planned to start at was closed because an employee tested positive. 30 minutes later I found a open station. I didn't wear or pack warm enough clothes. It's been 85 and 90 for a month. My ride started 50 degrees. Cold for the South! I rode all tense in the chilly dark armadillo infested wilderness. By sunrise I was in pain from the tension. I learned several lessons the hard way! I'm going to get this done.
You've got my respect. I could hardly think of a bike less suited to this trip. Not only is the range terrible, but it's also not the most comfortable either. When I did mine, it was on an ST1300 with the Exxon Valdez 7 gal gas tank, so I could do over double your range, so a lot less stops. Think it took me about 18 hours; I can see how the time can catch up with you simply because of all the stops - they do add up! You go for it, girl!
Congratulation on your SS1000. My first SS1000 I also spent way too long on lunch (almost an hour) and dinner (over an hour but was waiting for rush hour to let up) but my gas stops were pretty short and I was able to run between 210 to 250 miles between gas stops on my 2018 Road Glide. Having to stop for gas every 100 miles really adds to the challenge so great job. My second SS1000 was an in Washington state so more secondary roads for lower average moving speed (over 10mph slower than all freeway average) but much quicker food stops so my overall time was almost the same (18.5 hours each trip). I also ride solo so able to set my own pace and stops and also depart about 3:30 or 4:00am so most of the ride is in daylight which makes it easier for me to stay alert.
I’ve done several IBA rides over the years and continue to do so. Your candor with your self assessment is refreshing. My riding buddy and I continually assess ourselves, each other, and our trusty steeds and with fix/change things that don’t work…we like being old guys and getting older.
An IBA certificate is a deeply personal accomplishment IMO….I had a ton of trophies from racing motocross and hare scrambles but this one just hits different…If you know…you know. Congrats on yours 👍🏆
Congrats on the official certification. I suggest becoming a Premiere member if thr IBA. That gets you a quicker turnaround on certification and early notification of events. Also, the IBA hosts a banquet in Jacksonville each year in March. Assuming it is happening in 2021 it will be the last friday of Daytona Bike Week. Info should be out the first week or so of January. Great opportunity to meet other LD riders.
@@whitmeza it sells out quickly so try to get your premiere membership soon. They also normally have a SS1000 on thursday with a preset route and you only need to take photos of a flag with specific objects plus get an end receipt. You get your certificate there. They also do ride in certificates so if you do a SS1000 on the way to Jacksonville you can get that certificate there. I did my 100CCC as a ride in plus a BBG and a SS5000.
Spot on tips and lessons learned. We left at 3am and got done by 830pm. We headed west from Chicago so we would have the sun behind us. We turned around at Lincoln Nebraska at noon (520 miles) so we would not only have the sun behind us again, but also enjoy a tail wind the whole way home. Congrats on the certification.
Wow, that’s good time. I did my first SS1K earlier this week and left Florida at 3am. I took I-95 almost the entire trip up to New Jersey, but didn’t get in until close to 1am, 1,084 miles (unofficially so far). Six gas stops and about the same number of 10-15 minutes rest stops.
You're enthusiasm is contagious. Good for you. The 48/10 challenge has been my most satisfying certification ride achievement and second only to finishing the Iron Butt Rally in 2019. I look forward to tracking your 48/10 hopefully in 2021.
Great video and congrats on the certification. It's. a great feeling to get the certification and stickers and all that stuff. I also did mine early this year. As per your tips I would add, 1. plan for a longer break mid-way. I took all my gas breaks (fueling, bathroom, cigarette, hydrating, collecting receipts etc.) in 15 to 20 minutes but took a longer -50 or so minutes- lunch break mid ride for a real sit-down meal. That sort of gave me a second wind and a break in routine. 2. Depending on where you ride (I did MN-WI-ND-SD-MN) plan a route that gives you a mix of highway/Interstate and smaller roads (with interstates towards the end of the trip). It provides some added variety and allows you to open the throttle on some of the stretches while keeping a good pace on the smaller roads. 3. And finally plan for wild life. I planned my trip so that I didn't have to ride on smaller roads -more prone to wild life- at dusk or dawn. And I am like you, I enjoyed doing it solo and really enjoyed the long distance riding. Plus the saddle sore gives you a renewed confidence in your abilities. A few months later I rode the 600 miles from Minneapolis to the Devil's tower in WY in less than a day and the ride felt like a breeze (almost). Again, thanks for posting. I love following your channel.
Awesome, Whit. I've never done a rally, but have clocked over 950 miles in one day, on a vacation trip. My last multi-day ride was close to eight thousand miles, but that was twenty days, and a vacation. Although I've found that five hundred miles per day on my Yamaha FJR1300a, is pretty easy. My 952 mile day I started at about 4:00 A.M. Mine was about 17 hours. Anyway, I'm happy for you. You're excited, and Heah..... you should be. Safe riding girl !
Congrats great job on a sporty, Solo, Iron Butt is better. If your riding partner is not into 100% like you it will never be successful. when i do my Ironbutt attempts I use my KTM super Adventure now. I get 330 Miles per tank and I carry extra fuel bottle just in case. I stop every 250 miles for gas and breaks . next attempt for you B.B.1500 Tips it is all about mental prep do the route in your head when planning multiple times so you know it hands down . Find all the gas stops before you leave and if you can add a fuel bottle just in case your gas station is closed or power is out. I was an BB gold attempt and and the area i was in had a power outage because a storm rolled trough 1/2 hour before i arrived so that killed that attempt did not have enough gas to get to the next area who had power . Bring proper gear for cold and hot. just in case. I do pack my own food that gives me energy, sugar will zap your endurance. I learn something on every motorcycle trip / adventure i do. so just keep trying, never give up great job again.
Congrats and thanks for the video. I did my 1st SS1K earlier this week and mailed in my certification application yesterday. I am already checking the mailbox!
Now that’s hard-core! You get tons of extra bragging rights for doing it on a Sportster. Even this old man of 64 could do it easily on a Street Glide, but I want to do it on my bone stock Sportster 48 :) Thanks for the inspiring video.
CONGRATULATIONS and welcome! My IBA number is just under 50000. I rode a 1972 BMW R75/5 in 2014. My 6 gallon tank easily did 200 miles. I packed at my meals and ate while I looked over the bike. I did have efficient stops. Just about 17 hours total for me. Madison around the lake, then down to Racine, making square corners to get over 1000. I did paper receipts. Again, congratulations, and hope to see you at Slimey Crud sometime. Maybe this fall!
I'm a huge fan of lady riders and they are the best thing to come to motorcycling! I too prefer to ride solo but that's not to say I don't enjoy riding with others, I do, on occasion! You my friend are, well, sooo badass. I mean doing an Iron Butt on a Sporty 883!! That alone blows my mind and I've been riding 50 years!!
Congratulations on a well earned piece of paper! I may try to do this during the upcoming season. I'm pretty lazy though😴, not sure if I could prepare as well as you did. Thanks for all the info here. I'm going to save this, so if I do decide to do this, I can come back to this video! Merry Christmas, Stay Well!
Congratulations on your Saddle Sore 1000! Doing it solo & on a Sportster 883 with a peanut gas tank is a real accomplishment! As you mentioned, it's so important to be organized for any long distance endurance ride. My son & I just completed our Saddle Sore 1000 on October 11th. We both have bikes with larger gas tanks (mine a Kawasaki Versys 1000LT, his a Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom) then your 883, so we didn't need to make as many gas stops (generally every 140-180 miles.) We completed the ride in a little over 19 hours leaving San Diego, California at 4:00 am and arriving at my home in Simi Valley at 11:20 pm. I agree with you that leaving early in the morning is probably a good strategy to maximize daylight riding. I've noticed that many Saddle Sore 1000 & Bun Burner 1500 participants leave as early as midnight to 2:00 am. I have a question for you: I sent all our paperwork online a few days latter to the IBA and have still not heard from them. I know you did yours during the summer & just received your certificate a few days ago. I'm assuming that due to Covid, many more people are attempting endurance rides and it could be several months before confirmation is received. I don't want to "bug" IBA about where our paperwork is in the system. Your thoughts?
Congrats on joining the club, esp on a sporty. You are correct, if you are stopped, you are not moving. It all counts. Of course, it is easier on a bigger bike, cruise control, better protection and greater range. Fatigue is the enemy. SS1000, BB1500, Ultimate Coast to Coast, Four Corners, Four Corners True X.
I’ve just stumbled upon your awesome channel! Kudos for riding the ‘03 883 Custom on a SS! My wife, Suzanne, started riding in 1993 on an 883 Hugger. This machine also has the short travel suspension like the 883C. Suzanne rode her 883 Hugger until she bought her first Heritage Classic in 2000. Over the years Suzanne and I have done numerous 1,000+ mile days together. Suzanne’s first long day was a 960 mile ride from Sacramento to Grand Junction, on her ‘02 Heritage Softail. Your advice about starting early in the day is spot-on. 5am is the latest that I will leave on a ride this long. Our breaks are kept short at first so that we can stretch them out later in the ride. I use Garmin Base Camp to plan rides like this, as you do, down to specific gas and food stop locations. Suzanne is short, with a modest inseam. Suzanne will tell you that even though the Heritage is a heavier bike, it is much easier to ride than her Sportster because the center of gravity is so low. Suzanne bought her second Heritage Classic in ‘02 and rode it for 105,000 miles. In 2016 she picked up her third Heritage, with a 110 stage kit. She has roughly 20,000 on her 2016. I’ve ridden all of H-D’s touring models and currently ride a ‘17 Road Glide Special. My experience is that the ride quality of the counterbalanced Heritage Softail is measurably better than any of the touring platform machines that H-D currently offers. I see that you rented a Heritage in Vegas. Have you had a chance to compare the ride quality of the two platforms?
* The one top tip I have for anyone doing an Ironbutt is to start *MEGA* early. If you start much earlier, say 2am, and you stop at 10am for breakfast, you've already got 10 hours of riding in, and you still have pretty much a whole days daylight to ride in. Also, you're going to be "fresher" in that early morning night riding, and reduce the amount of night riding you're doing later in the ride when you're tired. Think about your encounters with deer, etc. Better when you're more alert. * Ear plugs. * Cruise control. * Advil. Take before you're sore. * Have wet weather gear/ spare gloves, extra ear plus extra sunglasses, etc. Get that wet weather gear on at the previous stop so you don't have to make an extra stop when you ride.
I just came across your video when planning my first IBA ride around the Great Lakes (all 5 of them) next summer in less than 100 hours. You are an inspiration and I learned a lot from you. Congratulations and ride safely!
Your Iron Butt was the video I found you on RUclips. You’ve come a long way since. Congratulations on your Iron Butt certificate. Looking forward to seeing you doing more when you get your bagger. :)
Congrats on the certification!!! That’s awesome, kudos to all your planning and efforts! Also, thank you so much for this vid, your explanation about the prep work and the logistics will help a TON of people, I can see myself following your advice about planning this sort of thing. One of the things that worry me about a saddle sore 1K is the actually soreness on the saddle (no pun intended) were you struggling with hotspots or saddle burn (is that the name?) at any point or did the multiple stops kinda help you prevent running into those issues?
Actually I did not for the entire ride, it wasn’t until that “third” day where I started to cramp up in my butt. I had a super comfy seat that was given to me when I purchased the bike. I didn’t need any extra padding. I think moving my feet to different spots on the bike (loved those passenger pegs) helped tremendously!
Congrats! I'm actually looking at doing the Iron Butt Lake Michigan 1K here real soon but I'm starting in the middle of the mitten state, so it'll be interesting to see which way I start off. Debating on heading towards to Chicago but I'll be hitting that at 930am if I leave at 5 like I was thinking of doing or hitting it right at evening rush hour. Either way not easy to deal with ha-ha. Thanks for the info and I'll take the tips to heart and make sure I do my best to rest when I need to. Great video and you earned a new subscriber!
Heck yeah. If you go a bit more west you only go through one toll before you head up through Madison. Saves headache and the Chicago tolls. Best of luck!
Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna have to do the lake Michigan 1k next year probably. Was able to complete the in state/SADDLESORE 1k and the ride 1k in a day. 17 and a half hours in the saddle and just shy of 18 and a half hours total. Thanks for all the advice!
Great video, your lessons learned are spot on, recognize all of them. I started in 2018 and now have 15 rides done, including 5 Bun Burners (3 Gold, 2 Silver). I'd strongly recommend to do one or more BB's before the 48/10 challenge. Especially the BB Gold (1500 miles in 24 hours) is a tough one! If you can do that one, you are up for the 48/10 I'd say.
Welcome to the Insanity (IBA #3901 here). My first long ride (not on the clock) was Oklahoma City to Tampa (via Maine) on a 1960 XLCH with the 2.2 gallon "peanut" tank in 1968. Not something that I'd do again on a Sporty. Try a rally when you get a chance. Not everyone's cup of tea, but a different riding experience entirely. A combination of LD riding with seat-of-the-pants planning (and altering those plans, as necessary),
Hell yeah, hopefully when it warms up I'll take on that challenge. I did a 600 mile trip this fall and when I got back I wanted to keep going. Maybe a long trip to see family in Florida
Fantastic video!! I've done two SS1000. You are spot on with all your tips. You are tougher than I am. I did mine on an FJR1300 and can't imagine it on the bike you had. YOU ROCK!!!!! Girl power!!
Thanks for putting this presentation together. I'm going to try this in the Summer of 2022, also around Lake Michigan. I'll be doing this on my '05 Ultra Classic; almost seems like cheating!
Welcome to the Iron Butt Association! ❤ I lead ours of 4 total peeps. My mistake was we should have started earlier because when that sun went down OMG was I tired! We had some weather on our way but we were all skilled riders to muscle through and stopped for 30 min for lunch, half way through. Time is critical doing a timed route, our stops were no longer than 10 min. We packed snacks. Earplugs and highway are highly recommended
Awesome inspiration. I have done some long distances and all your advise is good, i would just add taking more shorter breaks. i usually get off the bike every hour, just for a quick walk around and a smoke. and then every two hours/second break is when i do the fuel stops. this helps a lot and as you mentioned in the comments moving your feet around also helps a lot to relieve strain especially on the knees and hips. I also never eat a big meal because that just knocks you out, or for me at least so healthy snacks throughout the day and a LOT of water because you dehydrate very quickly on the bike. And kudos on your planning, as they say on the IBA "Plan your ride and ride your plan."
We are all super proud of you and how easy you made it look. Your planning helped me when I did my 500-mile challenge. With the ziplock baggie for all of my receipts and my pen. I also preplanned my routes. Great overview and thanks for all you do for all riders out there. Ride Safe
The cutest ‘Iron Butt’ on the internet! 😂😂. You did great Whit! Have a great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to more of your adventures in 2021. 48 States in 10 days sounds exciting. I’ll definitely be tuning it to that one!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing your lessons learning. Planning for my first SS 1000 next month and I'm sure your lessons here will help me plan for my ride.
Thank you for your incite and tips. I'm hoping to do the iron butt in 2021, and I'll be using your tips. Congratulations. Ride safe and keep up the good work.
You have inspired me to want to do this as well. I think I would do it during June here, super long days. And for me to hit 1000 miles I will have to cross the mountains at least twice, so I want to make sure there is no snow up at altitude. I would think a power plug would be really helpful. I bought a charger / holder for my phone, but I haven’t installed it yet. You were fantastically organized, and I think that is part that attracts me as well. 48 states in 10 days??? WOW, you go! I look forward to watching how you do that!
Congratulations. Your comments on the fatigue that sets in were on point. My next IBA ride planning will include multiple stop options over the last 250 miles, like maybe every 50 miles. Would only stop if I need to but would know I could get gas and maybe a snack at any of them.
Whit, fantastic ride. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Your planning, with a range of 120 miles is very critical. In the southwestern deserts it is even more important! Congratulations on your first long ride!
@@whitmeza It just means you have to plan a little closer, especially in the days of Covid. Do you have any plans to ride west, or travel to Oregon? You and the family are invited to our place....the guest room is yours! We would love to have you....facebook.com/AdventurePoser
@@whitmeza That would be wonderful....we are not weirdo serial killers who live out in the woods, just people who love to meet other riders and host them, LOL. www.ridesroadsandeats.com
Congratulations on completing the Iron Butt and getting your certificate that is awesome!! I just bought a Sportster 1200 Sept 2020 so I was curious how your ride was gonna go! Much Love Girl!
Proud of you. I do 500 miles one time each year. It's called the Oregon 500 never the same route but it takes usually about 10-12 hours and just about kills my butt so I am not sure I could do 1000. Getting too old for the punishment. I do have a newer Triumph Bobber so we will see how the seat is on that and maybe try it if that is a good seat. It's mostly the butt thing everything else is OK. Are the routes made up for you or do you plan your own trip. I figure I could do 1000 on Interstates but the 500 is mostly backroads so it's really fun but kinda slow. Thanks for the video :)
Ummmm - 48 states in 10 days or less?!?! I'm listening.... :0) Seriously - I didn't even know that was "a thing". I'm definitely gonna attempt the Saddle Sore 1K, though - thanks for the (future) planning video!
Great job Whit!, on a Sportster no less. Some day I will fill out the paperwork and get my certificate. Rest breaks will get you. Gas, food, pee go, repeat. I want to do the 48 in 10 and the 4 corners ride.
Your videos got me debating on trying this for myself this coming summer. I've just starting doing lots of Rustic Roads last summer so it has me in the mood to go further and further. Also, neat to see someone else from the Oshkosh area!
I’m not doing the official iron butt ride but in August I will be doing a 1000 mile road trip to Amarillo Tx and back. I’m gonna ride my 2009 sporty 1200.
Good tips. Absolutely preparation will hopefully make it more enjoyable but can't prepare for everything, right? Improvising and adapting is when memories are made and stories are born. lol I too would like to try some of the other challenges as I found out I enjoy the long distance rides. Thanks for sharing.
I try to do two or three major 2K to 3K trips per year. My motivation is always to try restaurants along the way and document the death out of each one. However, there comes a point when I decide I'm done. When that happens, I blast home at whatever distance from home I'm at. There have been two or three times when I've almost completed the distance without the paperwork. My loop around lake Michigan, last summer, was full of storms and ridiculousness so was not very conducive to feeling good about the big miles. Hoping to do two major West coast rides this next year. I feel like I could easily put out the miles to get from where I am in Indiana to my buddy's house by Denver, which is about 1250 miles. My struggle with that is, I want to do an additional 3000 miles and then back to his house before coming back to my house in northern Indiana. Perhaps, like a nerd out a little, like you referred to, and get that certification on the way.
Best of luck on that 48 state challenge!!!! But dear god, not on the sporty. It would be the 900 gas stop challenge on that bike. There is a lot of wisdom out there if you search for it on the 48 in 10. My advice is to practice doing 500 in 8 hours. It's something you can do on any Saturday and Sunday, doesn't require time off or anything special, but it's Bun Burner Gold pace. If you can do BBG pace without sweating it, you can do anything the Iron Butt Association can throw at you. Steve IBA#515.
@@whitmeza wow thank you for responding😂. Wait can i do a route that just goes front and back or it has to be a loop. I see it would be easier to do like interstate highway point a then point b back home???
Definitely looking forward to your future videos !! Planning is a key to success.When you do the 48 states, are you using your sporty? Take care girl !
Hey did you have the mechanical Cruise control . I can do about 150 miles before my wrist starts hurting. And gets numb. Do you have this same problem thanks
I had to make up the mileage and decided why not hit the top of Michigan in that area to get me over the 1,000 miles. I would have been short if I just did a complete circle/loop around the lake.
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Awe shucks. Thanks Kenneth!
@@whitmeza You're welcome. Thank you for your passion and for being an excellent role model as a military spouse and a responsible motorcyclist increasing butts on saddles making our sport more viable so our grandchildren can enjoy the sport as well.
Congratulations!!!! 1.) No it’s not just a piece of paper, it’s proof of planning and overcoming hardships! 2.) Buy a Screaming Meanie alarm! You will NOT sleep through it. 3.) Solo is the way to go! 4.) I’ve called ahead to my late night stops to confirm that the pumps are operable even if the station is closed. 5.) I agree, run-what-you-brung! 6.) A Bun Burner is quite a bit harder. 7.) You wish you’d have done it sooner. Ha! I did my first SS1K at 60, and a BBS at 61! 8.) I’m planning a 48/10 for 2021, too. Finally, IBA rides are HIGHLY addicting!
Yes!!! To all of it. Thanks for watching.
@@whitmeza I added comments as you spoke, so the order follows your narrative.
You are so enthusiastic and encouraging! I've hesitated to try the Iron Butt rides but I feel confident about taking it on. Thank you for continuing to share. I appreciate you!
You got this!!! Thanks for watching.
I did one in October riding 2 up with my wife. Hardest part was the first 4 hrs. I slept maybe 3 hrs the night before because is was so excited. I probably yawned 100x then the sun came up and felt much better. We started at 3am and finished 11pm. 1156 miles with 3 friends and it was awesome! We’re planning 1500+ in 24hrs in April 🤪
Oh awesome!! April can’t come soon enough.
Just the fact that you did this on a 2003 sportster 883 is amazing all in itself!! That not a easy bike to get far very fast!! Hats off to you ma’am!!
Thank you Jeff!
@@whitmeza I’m hoping to do mine this summer but I’m HORRIBLE at planning trips like this! lol I’ll probably go from southern indiana to northern indiana and back again I reckon…
I have tremendous respect for you! I didn't succeed in my first attempt. I couldn't sleep the night before. I started late because the gas station I planned to start at was closed because an employee tested positive. 30 minutes later I found a open station. I didn't wear or pack warm enough clothes. It's been 85 and 90 for a month. My ride started 50 degrees. Cold for the South! I rode all tense in the chilly dark armadillo infested wilderness. By sunrise I was in pain from the tension. I learned several lessons the hard way! I'm going to get this done.
Oh wow. You absolutely will!
You've got my respect. I could hardly think of a bike less suited to this trip. Not only is the range terrible, but it's also not the most comfortable either. When I did mine, it was on an ST1300 with the Exxon Valdez 7 gal gas tank, so I could do over double your range, so a lot less stops. Think it took me about 18 hours; I can see how the time can catch up with you simply because of all the stops - they do add up! You go for it, girl!
Thank you! Well done!
Congratulation on your SS1000. My first SS1000 I also spent way too long on lunch (almost an hour) and dinner (over an hour but was waiting for rush hour to let up) but my gas stops were pretty short and I was able to run between 210 to 250 miles between gas stops on my 2018 Road Glide. Having to stop for gas every 100 miles really adds to the challenge so great job. My second SS1000 was an in Washington state so more secondary roads for lower average moving speed (over 10mph slower than all freeway average) but much quicker food stops so my overall time was almost the same (18.5 hours each trip). I also ride solo so able to set my own pace and stops and also depart about 3:30 or 4:00am so most of the ride is in daylight which makes it easier for me to stay alert.
OH AWESOME! Congrats on yours and thanks for sharing.
Welcome to the IBA!
Thank you!!
I’ve done several IBA rides over the years and continue to do so. Your candor with your self assessment is refreshing. My riding buddy and I continually assess ourselves, each other, and our trusty steeds and with fix/change things that don’t work…we like being old guys and getting older.
Thanks for sharing!
You are the reason I ride today! Thank you Meza!
Thank you Tony!
An IBA certificate is a deeply personal accomplishment IMO….I had a ton of trophies from racing motocross and hare scrambles
but this one just hits different…If you know…you know. Congrats on yours 👍🏆
Absolutely! :)
Congrats on the official certification.
I suggest becoming a Premiere member if thr IBA. That gets you a quicker turnaround on certification and early notification of events.
Also, the IBA hosts a banquet in Jacksonville each year in March. Assuming it is happening in 2021 it will be the last friday of Daytona Bike Week. Info should be out the first week or so of January. Great opportunity to meet other LD riders.
That’s the plan, premiere member. Oh awesome I had no idea but those are my kind of people to meet!!
@@whitmeza it sells out quickly so try to get your premiere membership soon. They also normally have a SS1000 on thursday with a preset route and you only need to take photos of a flag with specific objects plus get an end receipt. You get your certificate there. They also do ride in certificates so if you do a SS1000 on the way to Jacksonville you can get that certificate there. I did my 100CCC as a ride in plus a BBG and a SS5000.
@@whitmeza: Chris is probably one of the most if, not the most accomplished Sporty rider anywhere. Tony
@@chriscomly5345 How Awesome!!
@@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638 yes indeed he is!!
Spot on tips and lessons learned. We left at 3am and got done by 830pm. We headed west from Chicago so we would have the sun behind us. We turned around at Lincoln Nebraska at noon (520 miles) so we would not only have the sun behind us again, but also enjoy a tail wind the whole way home. Congrats on the certification.
Oh awesome. Thank you!
Wow, that’s good time. I did my first SS1K earlier this week and left Florida at 3am. I took I-95 almost the entire trip up to New Jersey, but didn’t get in until close to 1am, 1,084 miles (unofficially so far). Six gas stops and about the same number of 10-15 minutes rest stops.
You're enthusiasm is contagious. Good for you. The 48/10 challenge has been my most satisfying certification ride achievement and second only to finishing the Iron Butt Rally in 2019. I look forward to tracking your 48/10 hopefully in 2021.
Thank you! That’s awesome. Congrats.
Congratulations, your enthusiasm brings smiles.
Thank you!
Great video and congrats on the certification. It's. a great feeling to get the certification and stickers and all that stuff. I also did mine early this year. As per your tips I would add, 1. plan for a longer break mid-way. I took all my gas breaks (fueling, bathroom, cigarette, hydrating, collecting receipts etc.) in 15 to 20 minutes but took a longer -50 or so minutes- lunch break mid ride for a real sit-down meal. That sort of gave me a second wind and a break in routine. 2. Depending on where you ride (I did MN-WI-ND-SD-MN) plan a route that gives you a mix of highway/Interstate and smaller roads (with interstates towards the end of the trip). It provides some added variety and allows you to open the throttle on some of the stretches while keeping a good pace on the smaller roads. 3. And finally plan for wild life. I planned my trip so that I didn't have to ride on smaller roads -more prone to wild life- at dusk or dawn. And I am like you, I enjoyed doing it solo and really enjoyed the long distance riding. Plus the saddle sore gives you a renewed confidence in your abilities. A few months later I rode the 600 miles from Minneapolis to the Devil's tower in WY in less than a day and the ride felt like a breeze (almost). Again, thanks for posting. I love following your channel.
👏🏼👏🏼 thanks for sharing these!
Awesome, Whit. I've never done a rally, but have clocked over 950 miles in one day, on a vacation trip. My last multi-day ride was close to eight thousand miles, but that was twenty days, and a vacation. Although I've found that five hundred miles per day on my Yamaha FJR1300a, is pretty easy. My 952 mile day I started at about 4:00 A.M. Mine was about 17 hours. Anyway, I'm happy for you. You're excited, and Heah..... you should be. Safe riding girl !
Thank you!
Congrats great job on a sporty, Solo, Iron Butt is better. If your riding partner is not into 100% like you it will never be successful. when i do my Ironbutt attempts I use my KTM super Adventure now. I get 330 Miles per tank and I carry extra fuel bottle just in case. I stop every 250 miles for gas and breaks . next attempt for you B.B.1500
Tips it is all about mental prep do the route in your head when planning multiple times so you know it hands down . Find all the gas stops before you leave and if you can add a fuel bottle just in case your gas station is closed or power is out. I was an BB gold attempt and and the area i was in had a power outage because a storm rolled trough 1/2 hour before i arrived so that killed that attempt did not have enough gas to get to the next area who had power . Bring proper gear for cold and hot. just in case. I do pack my own food that gives me energy, sugar will zap your endurance.
I learn something on every motorcycle trip / adventure i do. so just keep trying, never give up great job again.
Thank you for sharing all of this!!
OH!! You went beast mode! Congratulations. 🎉 Continued success.
tried to ;)
Congrats and thanks for the video. I did my 1st SS1K earlier this week and mailed in my certification application yesterday. I am already checking the mailbox!
Awe I know there may be a delay with your first certificates. Some where waiting months. 🤞 congrats!!!
Now that’s hard-core! You get tons of extra bragging rights for doing it on a Sportster. Even this old man of 64 could do it easily on a Street Glide, but I want to do it on my bone stock Sportster 48 :) Thanks for the inspiring video.
Heck yes, have a great time with your 48!
It ain't just a piece of paper. Most riders today could not do what you have done. Be PROUD of it. It is no easy task.
Thank you!
Awesome! I did my first iron Butt 1000 in 2019! It was awesome, I’d do it again!
Heck yes! Congrats!!
Awesome video! I did my first SS1000 on Thanksgiving. All your lessons learned are spot on!
So good to hear this!! Congrats on yours.
CONGRATULATIONS and welcome! My IBA number is just under 50000. I rode a 1972 BMW R75/5 in 2014. My 6 gallon tank easily did 200 miles. I packed at my meals and ate while I looked over the bike. I did have efficient stops. Just about 17 hours total for me. Madison around the lake, then down to Racine, making square corners to get over 1000.
I did paper receipts.
Again, congratulations, and hope to see you at Slimey Crud sometime. Maybe this fall!
Oh awesome!! Congrats. It’s on my list for sure (slimy crud run).
Iron Butt on a Sportster, THAT gives you the right to talk shit at any rally. Great Job and vid is excellent !!
Thank you!
CONGRATS!!!!!! WELL DONE!!!!!! Thank you for the great video!
Thank you!
I'm a huge fan of lady riders and they are the best thing to come to motorcycling! I too prefer to ride solo but that's not to say I don't enjoy riding with others, I do, on occasion! You my friend are, well, sooo badass. I mean doing an Iron Butt on a Sporty 883!! That alone blows my mind and I've been riding 50 years!!
Thank you!
Congratulations on a well earned piece of paper! I may try to do this during the upcoming season. I'm pretty lazy though😴, not sure if I could prepare as well as you did. Thanks for all the info here. I'm going to save this, so if I do decide to do this, I can come back to this video! Merry Christmas, Stay Well!
Same to you! Thank you!!
Thanks for posting this video. I enjoy them.
So very welcome.
My congratulations been riding many many years the bike you took laughing you did good girl congratulations
Thanks for watching Jim!
Congratulations on your Saddle Sore 1000! Doing it solo & on a Sportster 883 with a peanut gas tank is a real accomplishment! As you mentioned, it's so important to be organized for any long distance endurance ride. My son & I just completed our Saddle Sore 1000 on October 11th. We both have bikes with larger gas tanks (mine a Kawasaki Versys 1000LT, his a Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom) then your 883, so we didn't need to make as many gas stops (generally every 140-180 miles.) We completed the ride in a little over 19 hours leaving San Diego, California at 4:00 am and arriving at my home in Simi Valley at 11:20 pm. I agree with you that leaving early in the morning is probably a good strategy to maximize daylight riding. I've noticed that many Saddle Sore 1000 & Bun Burner 1500 participants leave as early as midnight to 2:00 am. I have a question for you: I sent all our paperwork online a few days latter to the IBA and have still not heard from them. I know you did yours during the summer & just received your certificate a few days ago. I'm assuming that due to Covid, many more people are attempting endurance rides and it could be several months before confirmation is received. I don't want to "bug" IBA about where our paperwork is in the system. Your thoughts?
If you aren’t a premier member, it will take a couple months. I submitted mine the next week but didn’t get the paperwork until mid-Fall.
Ive just found your channel and am really enjoying your enthusiasm. You really earned your Iron Butt membership, well done.
Oh awesome. Thank you for tuning in!
Congrats on joining the club, esp on a sporty. You are correct, if you are stopped, you are not moving. It all counts. Of course, it is easier on a bigger bike, cruise control, better protection and greater range. Fatigue is the enemy.
SS1000, BB1500, Ultimate Coast to Coast, Four Corners, Four Corners True X.
Well said Paul! Thank you!
I’ve just stumbled upon your awesome channel! Kudos for riding the ‘03 883 Custom on a SS!
My wife, Suzanne, started riding in 1993 on an 883 Hugger. This machine also has the short travel suspension like the 883C. Suzanne rode her 883 Hugger until she bought her first Heritage Classic in 2000.
Over the years Suzanne and I have done numerous 1,000+ mile days together. Suzanne’s first long day was a 960 mile ride from Sacramento to Grand Junction, on her ‘02 Heritage Softail.
Your advice about starting early in the day is spot-on. 5am is the latest that I will leave on a ride this long. Our breaks are kept short at first so that we can stretch them out later in the ride. I use Garmin Base Camp to plan rides like this, as you do, down to specific gas and food stop locations.
Suzanne is short, with a modest inseam. Suzanne will tell you that even though the Heritage is a heavier bike, it is much easier to ride than her Sportster because the center of gravity is so low.
Suzanne bought her second Heritage Classic in ‘02 and rode it for 105,000 miles. In 2016 she picked up her third Heritage, with a 110 stage kit. She has roughly 20,000 on her 2016.
I’ve ridden all of H-D’s touring models and currently ride a ‘17 Road Glide Special. My experience is that the ride quality of the counterbalanced Heritage Softail is measurably better than any of the touring platform machines that H-D currently offers. I see that you rented a Heritage in Vegas. Have you had a chance to compare the ride quality of the two platforms?
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have had a chance to compare but didn’t create a video on it. Would be a great idea though.
Awesome work, well done. Thanks for the guidance.
You bet. I need to update this video it’s been a couple years now.
* The one top tip I have for anyone doing an Ironbutt is to start *MEGA* early. If you start much earlier, say 2am, and you stop at 10am for breakfast, you've already got 10 hours of riding in, and you still have pretty much a whole days daylight to ride in. Also, you're going to be "fresher" in that early morning night riding, and reduce the amount of night riding you're doing later in the ride when you're tired. Think about your encounters with deer, etc. Better when you're more alert.
* Ear plugs.
* Cruise control.
* Advil. Take before you're sore.
* Have wet weather gear/ spare gloves, extra ear plus extra sunglasses, etc. Get that wet weather gear on at the previous stop so you don't have to make an extra stop when you ride.
Thanks for sharing all of this!!
Well done little lady, n on a sporty, way to go girl!
Thank you!
I just got mine a few weeks ago I was also very excited
Wahoo!!!!
I just came across your video when planning my first IBA ride around the Great Lakes (all 5 of them) next summer in less than 100 hours. You are an inspiration and I learned a lot from you. Congratulations and ride safely!
Heck yes, that's on my list to complete as well! Best of luck!
It's more than a piece of paper. Hell, you did it on a Sportster! That's a real IBA rider.
Thank you!
Your Iron Butt was the video I found you on RUclips. You’ve come a long way since. Congratulations on your Iron Butt certificate. Looking forward to seeing you doing more when you get your bagger. :)
Thank you. I’m excited too. ;)
you need to read Against the Clock: The incredible story of the 7/49 by Ron Ayres
Ooo it’s on my list now. Thanks!
Congrats on the certification!!! That’s awesome, kudos to all your planning and efforts!
Also, thank you so much for this vid, your explanation about the prep work and the logistics will help a TON of people, I can see myself following your advice about planning this sort of thing.
One of the things that worry me about a saddle sore 1K is the actually soreness on the saddle (no pun intended) were you struggling with hotspots or saddle burn (is that the name?) at any point or did the multiple stops kinda help you prevent running into those issues?
Actually I did not for the entire ride, it wasn’t until that “third” day where I started to cramp up in my butt. I had a super comfy seat that was given to me when I purchased the bike. I didn’t need any extra padding. I think moving my feet to different spots on the bike (loved those passenger pegs) helped tremendously!
Lol to think I winged it.. hahah.. also never turned in the application.. maybe I'll do that this weekend!! 🤔😳😏
Do it!!!
Congrats! I'm actually looking at doing the Iron Butt Lake Michigan 1K here real soon but I'm starting in the middle of the mitten state, so it'll be interesting to see which way I start off. Debating on heading towards to Chicago but I'll be hitting that at 930am if I leave at 5 like I was thinking of doing or hitting it right at evening rush hour. Either way not easy to deal with ha-ha. Thanks for the info and I'll take the tips to heart and make sure I do my best to rest when I need to. Great video and you earned a new subscriber!
Heck yeah. If you go a bit more west you only go through one toll before you head up through Madison. Saves headache and the Chicago tolls. Best of luck!
Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna have to do the lake Michigan 1k next year probably. Was able to complete the in state/SADDLESORE 1k and the ride 1k in a day. 17 and a half hours in the saddle and just shy of 18 and a half hours total. Thanks for all the advice!
Great video, your lessons learned are spot on, recognize all of them. I started in 2018 and now have 15 rides done, including 5 Bun Burners (3 Gold, 2 Silver). I'd strongly recommend to do one or more BB's before the 48/10 challenge. Especially the BB Gold (1500 miles in 24 hours) is a tough one! If you can do that one, you are up for the 48/10 I'd say.
Absolutely that is the plan!
Woohoo! Congrats!
Thank you!
Welcome to the Insanity (IBA #3901 here). My first long ride (not on the clock) was Oklahoma City to Tampa (via Maine) on a 1960 XLCH with the 2.2 gallon "peanut" tank in 1968. Not something that I'd do again on a Sporty.
Try a rally when you get a chance. Not everyone's cup of tea, but a different riding experience entirely. A combination of LD riding with seat-of-the-pants planning (and altering those plans, as necessary),
I would love to! That’s on my list eventually to do.
Hell yeah, hopefully when it warms up I'll take on that challenge. I did a 600 mile trip this fall and when I got back I wanted to keep going. Maybe a long trip to see family in Florida
Oh awesome!!
Departing on an Iron Butt (SaddleSore) in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the insight.
Wahooo!! All the best! Let me know how it goes.
Sporty’s Rule! I’ve ridden from Texas to Michigan and back multiple times, all on my sportsters.
Yasss!!!
You are awesome doing it all on the sporty
Thank you!
Fantastic video!! I've done two SS1000. You are spot on with all your tips. You are tougher than I am. I did mine on an FJR1300 and can't imagine it on the bike you had. YOU ROCK!!!!! Girl power!!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for putting this presentation together. I'm going to try this in the Summer of 2022, also around Lake Michigan. I'll be doing this on my '05 Ultra Classic; almost seems like cheating!
Nah, that's awesome. Enjoy the ride!
Nice video and tips. Planning the SS1K with a couple of guys from work in May.
Heck yeah! Have a great ride!
Great tips! Going to attempt my first run on Friday going to Vegas. Really enjoyed your video and think it helped me.
Good luck!! Glad it helped.
@@whitmeza I made it! Took me 22 hrs
Welcome to the Iron Butt Association! ❤ I lead ours of 4 total peeps. My mistake was we should have started earlier because when that sun went down OMG was I tired! We had some weather on our way but we were all skilled riders to muscle through and stopped for 30 min for lunch, half way through. Time is critical doing a timed route, our stops were no longer than 10 min. We packed snacks. Earplugs and highway are highly recommended
Yes!!! Great things to share!! Thank you.
Awesome inspiration. I have done some long distances and all your advise is good, i would just add taking more shorter breaks. i usually get off the bike every hour, just for a quick walk around and a smoke. and then every two hours/second break is when i do the fuel stops. this helps a lot and as you mentioned in the comments moving your feet around also helps a lot to relieve strain especially on the knees and hips. I also never eat a big meal because that just knocks you out, or for me at least so healthy snacks throughout the day and a LOT of water because you dehydrate very quickly on the bike. And kudos on your planning, as they say on the IBA "Plan your ride and ride your plan."
Thanks for sharing!
We are all super proud of you and how easy you made it look. Your planning helped me when I did my 500-mile challenge. With the ziplock baggie for all of my receipts and my pen. I also preplanned my routes. Great overview and thanks for all you do for all riders out there. Ride Safe
Thanks!
The cutest ‘Iron Butt’ on the internet! 😂😂. You did great Whit! Have a great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to more of your adventures in 2021. 48 States in 10 days sounds exciting. I’ll definitely be tuning it to that one!
Ha ha. Thank you!
Great video, big ups on your ride.
Thank you!
I had a bike many years ago; one of the reasons I will get another one is the Iron Butt. Thanks for your trip vid and this one. Ride safe :)
OH AWESOME! All the best Chad.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing your lessons learning. Planning for my first SS 1000 next month and I'm sure your lessons here will help me plan for my ride.
Oh awesome! You got this!
This is so cool , buddy and I doing one this April :-)
Oh awesome!!! Let me know how it goes for you.
Thank you for your incite and tips. I'm hoping to do the iron butt in 2021, and I'll be using your tips. Congratulations. Ride safe and keep up the good work.
OH AWESOME! Best of luck, let me know how it goes for you.
You have inspired me to want to do this as well. I think I would do it during June here, super long days. And for me to hit 1000 miles I will have to cross the mountains at least twice, so I want to make sure there is no snow up at altitude. I would think a power plug would be really helpful. I bought a charger / holder for my phone, but I haven’t installed it yet. You were fantastically organized, and I think that is part that attracts me as well. 48 states in 10 days??? WOW, you go! I look forward to watching how you do that!
Thank you!!! Wish you all the best as well.
Congrats!
Thank you!
This video is so inspiring Whit! Great job. Thanks for the inspiration!!
So very welcome dear. 🖤
Congratulations. Your comments on the fatigue that sets in were on point. My next IBA ride planning will include multiple stop options over the last 250 miles, like maybe every 50 miles. Would only stop if I need to but would know I could get gas and maybe a snack at any of them.
That's a great call in planning to make! Best of luck to you!
Congrats well done from your 🦘 fans. Your hints/tips are excellent for those like me toying with the idea of an Ironbutt ride. Cheers Merry Xmas
Same to you! Thank you.
Whit, fantastic ride. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Your planning, with a range of 120 miles is very critical. In the southwestern deserts it is even more important! Congratulations on your first long ride!
Oh I can’t imagine! Crazy.
@@whitmeza It just means you have to plan a little closer, especially in the days of Covid. Do you have any plans to ride west, or travel to Oregon? You and the family are invited to our place....the guest room is yours! We would love to have you....facebook.com/AdventurePoser
Oh awesome. Not yet but that would be fantastic.
@@whitmeza That would be wonderful....we are not weirdo serial killers who live out in the woods, just people who love to meet other riders and host them, LOL.
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Congratulations on completing the Iron Butt and getting your certificate that is awesome!! I just bought a Sportster 1200 Sept 2020 so I was curious how your ride was gonna go! Much Love Girl!
Thank you dear.
Great job! Thank you for your hard work! A title for a house is just a paper too!.. but what a meaning it is!!
So very true Bert!
Proud of you. I do 500 miles one time each year. It's called the Oregon 500 never the same route but it takes usually about 10-12 hours and just about kills my butt so I am not sure I could do 1000. Getting too old for the punishment. I do have a newer Triumph Bobber so we will see how the seat is on that and maybe try it if that is a good seat. It's mostly the butt thing everything else is OK. Are the routes made up for you or do you plan your own trip. I figure I could do 1000 on Interstates but the 500 is mostly backroads so it's really fun but kinda slow. Thanks for the video :)
I made it up myself. I have a video made of that process on my channel too!
Ummmm - 48 states in 10 days or less?!?! I'm listening.... :0) Seriously - I didn't even know that was "a thing". I'm definitely gonna attempt the Saddle Sore 1K, though - thanks for the (future) planning video!
Awesome! I’m sure it will be helpful, just need to finish editing it.
Great job Whit!, on a Sportster no less. Some day I will fill out the paperwork and get my certificate. Rest breaks will get you. Gas, food, pee go, repeat. I want to do the 48 in 10 and the 4 corners ride.
Yasss!!!
Congratulations on your accomplishment. Doing a saddle sore 1000 going somewhere seems easier to me.
More motivation for sure!
Again congratulations 👏 cool remember to be in Tazewell Va June 11-13 2021
It’s on the calendar 🤞🏼🤞🏼
@@whitmeza that lots of planing 48 states 10 days would not know where to start . Well guess start at home lol
Thank you for your video. Looks like you were very well organized.
You are very welcome!
Your videos got me debating on trying this for myself this coming summer. I've just starting doing lots of Rustic Roads last summer so it has me in the mood to go further and further. Also, neat to see someone else from the Oshkosh area!
You should!
I’m not doing the official iron butt ride but in August I will be doing a 1000 mile road trip to Amarillo Tx and back. I’m gonna ride my 2009 sporty 1200.
Heck yes!
Respect! Thats hard core!
Thank you!
Congrats
THANK YOU!
Good job. I admire your efforts.
Thank you!
Cool =)
Thanks for watching
Good tips. Absolutely preparation will hopefully make it more enjoyable but can't prepare for everything, right? Improvising and adapting is when memories are made and stories are born. lol I too would like to try some of the other challenges as I found out I enjoy the long distance rides. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly!! Thank you.
Just found ur page looking for info on ironbutt challenge looking to do one hopefully next year and try out my first 1k in 24hours 🙂
all the best in your planning. you are going to rock it!
@@whitmeza Thanks!
I just completed mine at 62... My advice just do it ... Its worth it
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Thanks for sharing your ride experience and your enthusiasm for long distance rides. Welcome to the IBA. Ride Safe. #77127
Thank you!!!
good job!
Thank you!
I try to do two or three major 2K to 3K trips per year. My motivation is always to try restaurants along the way and document the death out of each one. However, there comes a point when I decide I'm done. When that happens, I blast home at whatever distance from home I'm at. There have been two or three times when I've almost completed the distance without the paperwork.
My loop around lake Michigan, last summer, was full of storms and ridiculousness so was not very conducive to feeling good about the big miles. Hoping to do two major West coast rides this next year. I feel like I could easily put out the miles to get from where I am in Indiana to my buddy's house by Denver, which is about 1250 miles. My struggle with that is, I want to do an additional 3000 miles and then back to his house before coming back to my house in northern Indiana. Perhaps, like a nerd out a little, like you referred to, and get that certification on the way.
Absolutely!!
Best of luck on that 48 state challenge!!!! But dear god, not on the sporty. It would be the 900 gas stop challenge on that bike. There is a lot of wisdom out there if you search for it on the 48 in 10. My advice is to practice doing 500 in 8 hours. It's something you can do on any Saturday and Sunday, doesn't require time off or anything special, but it's Bun Burner Gold pace. If you can do BBG pace without sweating it, you can do anything the Iron Butt Association can throw at you. Steve IBA#515.
Thank you so much Steve!
Can you do this with just reciept and pictures if you know the route already or do you need to document every stops along with the map
You need to have documentation every 250/350 miles.
@@whitmeza wow thank you for responding😂. Wait can i do a route that just goes front and back or it has to be a loop. I see it would be easier to do like interstate highway point a then point b back home???
Definitely looking forward to your future videos !! Planning is a key to success.When you do the 48 states, are you using your sporty? Take care girl !
Most likely I am not taking my sporty.
@@whitmeza what would you have in mind for this ? The suspense !! Lol
Hey did you have the mechanical Cruise control . I can do about 150 miles before my wrist starts hurting. And gets numb. Do you have this same problem thanks
Nope. Just the cramp buster.
that is cool
Thanks for watching!
Question. Why did you go up to Munising and why did you get off the highway in Gaylord and get on skinny roads? Enjoyed the vid and your enthusiasm!
I had to make up the mileage and decided why not hit the top of Michigan in that area to get me over the 1,000 miles. I would have been short if I just did a complete circle/loop around the lake.
What was your top speed? Was wondering because im taking a sporty xl1200, with the 5 spd at 75mph
Looking back at my REVER stats it was about 45mph. Hope that helps!