39: The Fashionista has an IRON BUTT - a podcast by RDub Studios, LLC.
from 2016-03-03T23:00
Our special guest Deb Gasque fromThe Fashionista has an IRON BUTT,joins us to share her long distance riding experience. Being someone who likes coffee as much as do, we swapped our usual barley with beans for this episode
Background
Originally from Utah, Deb moved to South Carolina and lives with her husband and garage full of bikes. Starting out in 2006 as a passenger riding with her husband, she decided to take hold of the bars and ride her own.
Bikes
SV650 was the first bike, but the husband felt this may be a bit much to learn on (see the next bike).
Honda Rebel 250 - In response to the first bike, Deb was a little put off by the "baby bike" but eventually came to appreciate the weight for learning, especially picking it up.
BMW GS650 (named GOAT after dropping a few times riding in the mountains)
1994 BMW R1100 RSL- "new" bike :)
The idea
During winter while not much riding is going on, Deb reads and article about about the Iron Butt. Being a lover of a good challenge, Deb started mapping out how to complete theIron Butt SaddleSore 1000.
The rides
After some conversation with her husband, the planning was on and off she went. After completing the first Iron Butt ride Deb fell in love with long distance riding and has been hooked since.
In 2015 Deb completed theBun Burner 1500within the 36 allotted hours and covered 1600 miles. This year she is planning to do the50CC. The plan is to leave from Jacksonville, FL and ride to San Diego CA. On her way back she is planning to stop at theBarber Vintage Festival. Look for the Loud Pipes crew to be there for an update on the ride as we enjoy our second trip to Barber.
This episode was great fun for us and we look forward to catching up with Deb in the future.
Running time: 1 hour 02 minutes
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