Iron Butt Rally 2009 - Blast Off

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August 27th 2009

Published: August 27th 2009

Sunday 08-23-09 I got off of work early and headed off to see the start of the 2009 Iron Butt Rally. I pulled out of the driveway in Eastover, SC at 4:00 p.m. and headed out for Spartanburg, SC. This is the first time I have taken a trip using my newly added XM radio and Garmin Street Pilot GPS. The XM radio was a great addition. The time flew by with the addition of music and sports. The G... Read Full Entry

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Alec & Cindy Sharp

Sharing the Journey

My name is Alec and I am from Eastover, SC. I am the father of six and along with my wife and kids we raise fainting goats on our little farm. My first motorcycle was a 1974 Honda CB250T that I bought for $200 in 1981. That was the first of many bikes. This blog will allow you to share in my passion for motorcycles and the places they can take you. When I started this travel blog I had just purchased a 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC. I purchased this bike new in May of 2008, after years of being without a bike, to be a simple run around bike to save gas and have a little fun on. I... full info

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Jim

My friend Jim thinking about his long ride ahead of him.

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Blast Off!

There Off

And then there were two.

99 bikes left at the BLAST OFF ... two would not start. A few minutes later they were started and gone.

Parking Garage

Other bikes in the parking garage.

GL1100

27th August 2009

Ray King
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Good report and pics!
Good job on the report and pics. It was a pleasure meeting you in Spartanburg. Ray

27th August 2009

Jim Culp
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The Start
Nice write-up Alec.:) It's quite a sight, isn't it? I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you while I was there. Jim Culp #88

28th August 2009

Claye
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Good to see you again, Alec. Glad you were able to join us to see the IBR Start!

28th August 2009

Sharing the Journey
Alec & Cindy Sharp

Real Joy
I always enjoy seeing good friends. It was good to see you and all the others!

28th August 2009

chuck hickey
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local riding area
the "my local riding area" decals come from Bill Thweat

28th August 2009

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Alec & Cindy Sharp

My Local Riding area
Is Bill still selling them?

28th August 2009

Cindy Dietz
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The Hopeless Class Susuki
Great read! Is that a pic of the one that broke down in FL or is that the one that is still going?

28th August 2009

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Alec & Cindy Sharp

Not really sure but I think it is the one still going.

28th August 2009

Cindy Bene
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Sidecar?
Alec, you need to add a sidecar and make one of your fainting goats ride shotgun! Cindy B.

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