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**ketan_r15** · 10-06-2010, 12:32 PM

I completed my ride in the month of Feb '10 and received my certificate package(including a printed list of certified ride finishers which was not publicly visible on site by then) in the month of May '10.

When I had inquired with IBA personnel in May '10 asking them when will my name be added in the list on the website www.ironbutt.com , I was given the following answer.

"Hi, Ketan!

Yes, you are an Iron Butt Association member.

We update the online ride finishers list on a time-available basis. You will notice that it was last updated on April 1st, so I would imagine you will be included in the next update. You are, however, listed in our member database (which is not publicly available).

Welcome to the club!

*** Agins
Iron Butt Association"

Now it's October '10. One of the members on other forums pointed this out that my name is still not updated in the list on IBA website.

I talked to Michael Kneebone(IBA) yesterday asking him if the list hasn't been updated or is there any technical issue. Here's what he has to say..

"Ketan,

I am sorry the update is taking so long, we are moving to an all-database solution and it is taking forever. Ira passed your note on to me and we will do a manual update very late next week.

Mike"

Hope my name gets updated in the list very soon

Thanks to Mr. Kneebone and Miss. Agins for there quick replies and help.

**JoHn SaMuEl** · 10-06-2010, 04:10 PM

All the best

Just wait the wait and it will be soon in your hands,ketan bhai

.Do post some pics after you get it though

**ketan_r15** · 10-06-2010, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by JoHn SaMuEl View Post

Just wait the wait and it will be soon in your hands,ketan bhai

.Do post some pics after you get it though

Hey thanks John, but there seems to be some miscommunication. I have already got the certificates, pins and plate back. I have also posted the pics here. You can check'em a few pages back. What I am waiting for is my name to be added on Iron Butt Association's website

Thanks for wishing me all the best though

**abhichotu.abhi** · 10-06-2010, 07:26 PM

Greeeeeeeeeeeeat Ride bro. Only a few people dare to spend money for their passion, I being not one of them, but could understand the Excitement and Relaxness coupled with the peace of mind that one gets.

**ketan_r15** · 10-07-2010, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by abhichotu.abhi View Post

Greeeeeeeeeeeeat Ride bro. Only a few people dare to spend money for their passion, I being not one of them, but could understand the Excitement and Relaxness coupled with the peace of mind that one gets.

Thank you Abhi

Yes, the peace of mind and excitement is priceless

**crazySID** · 10-09-2010, 12:56 AM

Standing ovation...

There are those riders who define the odds and other who defy the same, and we all know which type you are...

Hatz off to u bro...

**ketan_r15** · 10-10-2010, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by crazySID View Post

There are those riders who define the odds and other who defy the same, and we all know which type you are...

Hatz off to u bro...

Thanks a lot Manas.. Planning to get the buns burnt this Winter

Let's see how things go.. See you soon!

**me is rossi** · 11-15-2010, 12:40 AM

congrats bro!

whats the fee that has to be sent to them?

**Garry_Menace** · 11-15-2010, 03:05 AM

congratz Ketan Bro

Sorry for reacting sooooooooo late

.. but i just saw the thread for the first time... don't know why i didn't see it till now

Anyways, the efforts are really priceless. Keep it up, buddy

**ketan_r15** · 11-15-2010, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by me is rossi View Post

congrats bro!

whats the fee that has to be sent to them?

Thanks Vikram. I paid them $45 for certification. AFAIK, they don't charge anything for verification process. Amount paid is for the Printing/shipping charges of the certificates, pins, stickers and number plate backs.

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

congratz Ketan Bro

Sorry for reacting sooooooooo late

.. but i just saw the thread for the first time... don't know why i didn't see it till now

Anyways, the efforts are really priceless. Keep it up, buddy

Thank you Very much brother!

**ttusharz** · 11-15-2010, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by ketan_r15 View Post

Thanks a lot Manas.. Planning to get the buns burnt this Winter

Let's see how things go.. See you soon!

This is going to be group ride, correct???

Saheb, jaga aasel tar nakki saanga. Aamhala pan swatahche buns burn karayche aaahe.

**kishoremuthu** · 11-15-2010, 08:26 PM

First of all, congrats dude...

I know its a very very late reply

but i really enjoyed reading ur log and got tears in my eyes when i read..

My mom was so happy to see me back she literally cried in front of me.

Actually i'm very jealous of u..

Wish u all de best for ur future rides...
I know u deserve more than this..

**akshay** · 11-16-2010, 05:55 PM

Wow! Reading about your saddlesore trip moved me. There are a lot of take aways for me - grit, passion and sense of achievement. But the riding in triple digit speed around Pune was not a great idea (this off course is with the benefit of hindsight). Nevertheless, Congrats - you deserve it.

**ketan_r15** · 11-16-2010, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by ttusharz View Post

This is going to be group ride, correct???

Saheb, jaga aasel tar nakki saanga. Aamhala pan swatahche buns burn karayche aaahe.

Well a little company is always welcome Tushar. Even my saddle sore ride was supposed to be a group ride but other members had some other priorities and didn't want to sit back home and waste the best touring time of the year. Hence it turned out to be a solo ride.

I don't mind company this time but definitely not more than 2-3 riders. You yourself have been through the experience now and must be aware of the importance of co-ordination between riders when it's a race against time. Will definitely keep you posted though

Originally posted by kishoremuthu View Post

I know its a very very late reply

but i really enjoyed reading ur log and got tears in my eyes when i read..

My mom was so happy to see me back she literally cried in front of me.

Actually i'm very jealous of u..

Wish u all de best for ur future rides...
I know u deserve more than this..

Thanks a lot brother. Am the only son of my parents and none of my parents are that much adventure lovers. When last time I returned home from our bun burner attempt, my mom saw how exhausted I was and this time I was gonna go through same effort - alone. That's what had scared my mom a lot and was worried. She knew the danger and seriousness of this ride. May be that's why she couldn't hold her emotions when she saw me back home safely..

Originally posted by akshay View Post

Wow! Reading about your saddlesore trip moved me. There are a lot of take aways for me - grit, passion and sense of achievement. But the riding in triple digit speed around Pune was not a great idea (this off course is with the benefit of hindsight). Nevertheless, Congrats - you deserve it.

Thanks Akshay!

**ttusharz** · 11-16-2010, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by ketan_r15 View Post

Well a little company is always welcome Tushar. Even my saddle sore ride was supposed to be a group ride but other members had some other priorities and didn't want to sit back home and waste the best touring time of the year. Hence it turned out to be a solo ride.

I don't mind company this time but definitely not more than 2-3 riders. You yourself have been through the experience now and must be aware of the importance of co-ordination between riders when it's a race against time. Will definitely keep you posted though

yeah ketan, i know its totally race against time & im sure i will not let you down & then also its all upto you, if you want me to tag along with you or not. no regrets.

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