Run Summary
On May 22 & 23 we are riding from Waco TX, southeast to New Orleans LA, through MS and north to Memphis TN, then turning southwest through AR back down to TX…more than 1500 miles in less than 36 hours. While on this run we will be encouraging our friends and family, as well as folks we meet along the way, to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our goal is to raise at least $1500 and every dollar helps save a child’s life. Please help us support this great cause by following the link and give what you can.
Our Beale Street IBA Run is also an Iron Butt Association Bun Burner 1500 & Saddle Sore 1000 qualifier. On Day 01 riders will rally up at OHC TX HQ to officially depart from Strips (Fueling Station) at 8256 N State Hwy 6 Waco TX 76712 on the morning of Saturday, May 22nd 2021. We will take a southern route to start, heading through Houston and across the Louisiana coast. At Lake Pontchartrain we will turn north, up thorough Mississippi to Memphis TN.
We will make Memphis our overnight rest stop. We’ll grab a BBQ dinner at Rendezvous, a famous “Memphis style” barbecue spot downtown, and explore the iconic Beale Street area.
On Day 02 we’ll depart Memphis , crossing the mighty Mississippi River into Arkansas. We’ll ride southwest through Arkansas’s farming country and the southern edge of the Ozark Mountains, crossing the Red River back into Texas and concluding in Mexia TX.
Here are a few long-distance ridding tips from the IBA.
The full route is estimated to be 1,564 miles over 25:31 of riding time.
Road Crew & Other Support
We will not have a Road Crew (safely/supply vehicle) accompanying us. Ensure that you have prepared to pack everything you need on your bike. Waterproof packing your gear is recommended.
Fueling
Fuel stops have been planned throughout the route, with the longest stretch being 120 miles / and an average Saddle Time Interval of approx. 100 miles / 1:30 per segment. Our Stops along the routes are also planned to provide an ample amount or rest, recovery, stretching and nutritional sustainment opportunities throughout the journey.
Chow
General Meal Plan
Breakfast: We have ample time to rally up and then get breakfast before we roll out each morning.
Lunch: Lunches are scheduled along the routes, somewhere between 1100 – 1300 each day.
Dinner: Dinner is scheduled for once we have completed our Day 01 route and are safely in Memphis.
Road Snacks
Suggested Minimum Packing Checklist per Rider
Hydration:
o (2) 12 fl. oz. bottles of Essentia Alkaline Water or a similar 9.5 pH Ionized water
o (1) 12 fl. oz. bottle of Gatorade or a similar sports recovery / sustainment drink
o (3) Pedialyte individual drink packs for ## fl. oz. of water or similar electrolyte recovery drink mix packs
Energy:
o (3) Pure Protein bars or similar meal supplement bars
o (3) PowerBars or similar performance energy / sustainment bars