SCMA 4 corners & IBA 48/10 ride

[El Toro Joe]

Congrats...to you and your pillion.

[gixxerjasen]

That's some serious riding, especially finishing off with an SS2K two up after all that.

[Auburn]

That's some serious riding, especially finishing off with an SS2K two up after all that.

Had to get home somehow

[bigjohnsd]

Stats:
15 days, 14 riding (didn't ride 6/30 - IBR finish day)
Bike ODO: 15,0555 miles
GPS ODO: 14,857 miles

Moving average: 72 mph
Overall Average: 41.8 mph (for 360 hours - 15 days)

I submitted the paperwork today for the following:
1. Saddlesore 12K
2. Nested 48 states challenge inside the SS12k
3. Saddlesore 2K for the trip home.
4. SCMA 4 corners ride

All are subject to verification and approval. Looking through the IBA record list, it appears that we may be the first 2up couple to do a SS12K and the 48 states challenge.

You two are amazing, my hat is off to you both!

[CraigRegs]

Absolute animals! That is one helluva ride, almost unfathomable to me. Congrats to you both.

[Auburn]

photos from the trip
the start - 1st corner, Blaine, WA


2nd corner - San Ysidro, CA






Monument Valley


Moki Dugway




Devils Tower




Sunrise in ND












Arrived at the IBR finish in Pittsburgh at 2AM 6/30. Lot's of riders already in of for the finish.


Quick power nap at a rest stop

[Auburn]

4 corners park, Madawaska




Gas/Breakfast in CT

[Auburn]

Got absolutely pissed on in NJ. Extremely heavy rain. Worst of the trip by far

[Auburn]

4th Corner - Key West, FL





At Traxxion for shock service. Rear spring preload was soft. They corrected that while we were here.



The Dragon




drug the cans on the Dragon



IBR hotel in the middle of nowhere SD rest area.



A little snooze waiting for the MCD to open

All in all was an epic trip for us.

[Panman]

I need to get down to Auburn and here the story first hand! Quite a ride.

[raYzerman]

Hell of an accomplishment, Brian. No way I could do that, and it ain't my thing anyway.... congrats!! Good to see you're home for a rest, lol.

[Blueridgerider]

Congratulations! That’s truly an amazing journey and story. I really enjoyed following it and seeing the photos that captured some highlights. What might be the greatest feat of all is that your co-Pilot made this trip with you. Not sure what your relationship is but hope its still intact after 15,000 miles on the back of that bike My wife rode with me all through the years even hanging on for dear life on the back of my 91 CBR-1000F but it was a 3,000 mile trip on my Goldwing during a blazing hot humid summer back in 08 that did her in. She got off and never got back on. Hope to hear and see more about it.

[Auburn]

Congratulations! That’s truly an amazing journey and story. I really enjoyed following it and seeing the photos that captured some highlights. What might be the greatest feat of all is that your co-Pilot made this trip with you. Not sure what your relationship is but hope its still intact after 15,000 miles on the back of that bike My wife rode with me all through the years even hanging on for dear life on the back of my 91 CBR-1000F but it was a 3,000 mile trip on my Goldwing during a blazing hot humid summer back in 08 that did her in. She got off and never got back on. Hope to hear and see more about it.

We have been doing long rides 2up for 26 years now. She loves the ride as much as I do. Definitely have a special one in her.

[0face]

A little snooze waiting for the MCD to open

All in all was an epic trip for us.

That's a calendar Pic right there... Although technically not an FJR, it's still worthy of hanging on my wall for a month.


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[bigjohnsd]

My hat is off to you both!

[Panman]

1,156 miles in 18 Hr's, they would have been done in 17 if they hadn't drug me along!

We all pulled trailers and camped.

[CraigRegs]

Moki Dugway, 2-up on a fully (over?) loaded Goldwing! Unbelievable! Absolutely blown away by this accomplishment. Congrats again.

[BikerGeek]

Awesome trip!

Bummer I didn't get to chat with you guys at the IBR finish.

[Auburn]

Just got these notifications: (Mairssa will get the same notifications as the pillion on these rides)

Big thanks to the IBA cert team. Turning these around in just a few days from when they were submitted.


Dear Bryan Bailey:

You are receiving this e-mail because of your requested ride certification. This note is to let you know that your ride has been approved and entered into the IBA's ride database:

48 States Challenge

Bryan Bailey (#54706) 17-Jun-2023 9,796miles (US) 2021 Honda Gold Wing

This entry means your ride certification package will be on its way shortly. Congratulations on a great ride! Please be patient waiting for your package to arrive as postage has been very badly affected by COVID-19.

On behalf of - Mike Kneebone



Dear Bryan Bailey:

You are receiving this e-mail because of your requested ride certification. This note is to let you know that your ride has been approved and entered into the IBA's ride database:

SaddleSore 11000

Bryan Bailey (#54706) 17-Jun-2023 11,118miles (US) 2021 Honda Gold Wing

This entry means your ride certification package will be on its way shortly. Congratulations on a great ride! Please be patient waiting for your package to arrive as postage has been very badly affected by COVID-19.

On behalf of - Mike Kneebone


Subject: 4 Corners Finishers


If you are receiving this email that means I have received your "Finishers" packages and after
careful consideration I am happy to certify all of you as "FINISHERS OF THE 2023
USA 4 CORNERS TOUR. CONGRATULATIONS! I will forward your names to the Chairman
of the SCMA and he will order your plaques. Please be patient as plaques are ordered as a
group around the middle of October. Again congratulations on finishing an AMA Extreme
Tour. NOW IS ANY ONE READY FOR A TRUE X 4 CORNERS?

Dannie Fox
2023, 4 Corners Chairman

[LKLD]

Awesome, Bryan!