We will be starting this ride between 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM on Saturday May 31st from the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Rutherford Road, just east of Highway 400 near Canada's Wonderland. The early start minimizes night-time riding.

Should you plan to participate in either of these IBA rides, then please RSVP to Sporty at the following email address, and note that though they are great rides, you must ride smart and safely.

Sporty is reachable at sporty@zenriders.ca. Include your name and details on when you plan to check in and we'll look for you that day.

For more information about the Saddle Sore ride check out http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=1 and for the Lower Great Lakes 1000, http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=28.

Route maps: 1000 Mile Canadian Route, 1000 Mile U.S Route, Lower Great Lakes Route

You can see some pictures of past rides: 2007 and 2006 (departures and arrivals). You can also see a Bun Burner ride report and a Bun Burner Gold report (1500 miles in 24 hours).

We will be starting this ride between 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM on Saturday May 12th from the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Rutherford Road, just east of Highway 400 near Canada's Wonderland. The early start minimizes night-time riding.

Should you plan to participate in this challenging IBA ride, then please RSVP to Sporty at the following email address, and note that it's a great ride, but you must ride smart and safely.

Sporty is reachable at sporty@zenriders.ca. Include your name and details on when you plan to check in and we'll look for you that day.

For more information about the ride check out http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=1.

Route maps: 1000 Mile Canadian Route, 1000 Mile U.S Route

The Zen Riders Motorcycle Club presents its IronZen Event for 2006.

This is the officially sanctioned Iron Butt Association ride around the perimeter of the lower great lakes of Ontario and Erie. The total distance around the lakes is about 1,040 miles or 1,670 kilometers and it must be completed within 24 (twenty-four) hours.

The rules are identical to those of a SaddleSore 1000 miler, except that you must document your ride around the perimeter of Lake Erie AND Lake Ontario AND you must START and FINISH in the same location (this must be a complete circle of the lakes).

We will be starting this ride between 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM on Saturday May 13th from the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Rutherford Road, just east of Highway 400.

The preferred route is to travel west to Detroit, south to Toledo, east to Syracuse, north to Gananoque and west to Toronto and the start point. We estimate your arrival at the finish point between 9:00 PM to 6:59 AM on Sunday, May 14th.

Zen Riders will be around to give you forms, sign you in, witness your papers and send you merrily on your way.

Please note that this ride is not a processional ride - it is a time-specific ride for you and the bike alone. It is recommended that you ride with a 'buddy' in case things happen you'll have someone to help you out.

Should you plan to participate in this challenging IBA ride, then please RSVP to Sporty at the following email address, and note that it's a great ride, but you must ride smart and safely.

Sporty is reachable at sporty@zenriders.ca. Include your name and details on when you plan to check in and we'll look for you that day.

For more information about the ride and to view the ride specific crest/pin check out http://ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=28.

Route map: Lower Great Lakes Route

The Zen Riders Motorcycle Club presents the "Lower Great Lakes 1000", an official Iron Butt Association ride around Lakes Ontario and Erie. The total distance will be about 1040 miles (1670km) and must be completed within 24 hours.

The rules are identical to those of a SaddleSore 1000, except you must document your ride around the perimeter of Lake Erie AND Lake Ontario AND you must start and finish in the same location you started from (this must be a complete circle of the lakes).

The start time of the ride is 1:30pm on Saturday May 14 from the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Rutherford Road just east of Highway 400.

The preferred route is to travel west to Detroit, south to Toledo, east to Syracuse, north to Gananoque and west to Toronto and the start point. We estimate your arrival at the finish point by 8:30 am on Sunday. The late start time is suggested as it will allow you to miss the potential traffic backlogs at the two border crossings and traffic congestion in the Detroit and Akron area. Night riding across I-90 should be a breeze as the reduced overnight traffic should allow for constant speed limit travel.

As usual, forms and witnesses will be supplied by the Zen Riders MC (host club) and all participants are invited to join the Zen Riders for breakfast at the conclusion of the ride at the Rock 'N Roll Diner on 9671 Jane Street in Maple Ontario (this is across the street from the mountain at Canada's Wonderland Park) south of Major Mackenzie, or north of Rutherford Road. From the parking lot at Canadian Tire, head back after you've been witnessed, to Jane Street, head north to the second stoplight and turn into the plaza.

If you are planning to participate in this challenging IBA ride, then please RSVP to sporty@zenriders.ca.

For more information about the ride and to view the ride specific crest/pin check out http://ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=28.

Route map: Lower Great Lakes Route

The Zen Riders Motorcycle Club presents the "Lower Great Lakes 1000", an official Iron Butt Association ride around Lakes Ontario and Erie. The total distance will be about 1040 miles (1670km) and must be completed within 24 hours.

The rules are identical to those of a SaddleSore 1000, except you must document your ride around the perimeter of Lake Erie AND Lake Ontario AND you must start and finish in the sameÊlocation you started from (this must be a complete circle of the lakes).

The start time of the ride is 1.30pm on Saturday July 24 from the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Rutherford Road just east of Highway 400. The preferred route is to travel west to Detroit, south to Toledo, east to Syracuse, north to Gananoque and west to Toronto and the start point. We estimate your arrival at the finish point by 8.30am on Sunday. The late start time is suggested as it will allow you to miss the potential traffic backlogs at the two border crossings and traffic congestion in the Detroit and Akron area. Night riding across I-90 should be a breeze as the reduced overnight traffic should allow for constant speed limit travel.

As usual, forms and witnesses will be supplied by the Zen Riders MC (host club) and all participants are invited to join the Zen Riders for breakfast at the conclusion of the ride at the Galaxie Restaurant on the north side of Highway 7 just east of Keele St.

For more information about the ride and to view the ride specific crest/pin check out http://ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=28

Route map: Lower Great Lakes Route

Zen Riders Motorcycle club uses this event to help raise awareness for Breast Cancer Support Services and their Radical Ride in August. Last year we had an excellent turnout, lots of fun and bragging rights for everyone! This year we've upped the ante and added even more challenges to our event. We will be hosting routes for both the SaddleSore 1000 (1000 miles in 24 Hours) and the Bun Burner 1500 (1500 miles in 36 hours).

Route maps: 1000 Mile Canadian Route, 1000 Mile U.S Route, 1500 Mile U.S Route

See pictures of the 2003 Ironbutt SaddleSore departure, the trip and arrival.

To read an article by one of our participants on the 2003 Ironbutt SaddleSore event click here

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