It took me a while to sort my paperwork. Especially as my hand became increasingly unintelligible during the ride. Filling the forms, sorting the receipts and submitting this to IBA is not quite comparable to a tax declaration. It’s just more fun by far.
The main items from the envelope
The ride had not been simple and straight forward and I had to explain the situation for one of the receipts. So I had my fingers crossed until last week a nice thick envelop arrived. They’ve accepted the ride and awarded me with IBA membership (short reminder: you cannot talk or buy yourself into the IBA, you just have to ride LD). The IBA Germany President Gerhard M. Krüger stated in his very personal welcome letter, that I could use a bit more preparation with my next ride. That’s more than true for both: the bike and me. Btw, reading through rally annals, Gerhard seems to be the master of bonus points per mile, a sure sign of perfect preparation.
I am already planning for another ss1000 which would take me to the east. And a Bun Burner 1500 next year. The XBR is just too happy leaving the county.
Grattis!
We say that in Sweden when someone has achieved something.
Welcome to insanity! I can see that the bug has got a hold of you already.
Hope to meet you someday!
Hampe
Thanks Hampe,
you’re right, I am infected. But riding long distance is nothing compared to the insanity you usually have to face off the bike. I vote for motorcycling.
Congratulations and never fall asleep on the bike!
You’re telling me? Very funny. It’s you who’s just done the Great Baltic Curve and turned down to ride back home with your friends. Wonder who needs to come to his senses.