Bun Burner rides are only available to IBA members who have completed a certified SS1000/SS1600K.
The ride protocols described in the Rider Guidance document and the Ride Documentation pack must be strictly applied.
The Bun Burner series of rides consists of:
Bun Burner 1500 (BB1500) or Bun Burner 2500K (BB2500K)
1500 miles/2500kms in 36 hours
The SILVER/GOLD rides below are extreme rides and to qualify for these rides you must have had a previous Iron Butt ride successfully certified.
Bun Burner 1500 SILVER (BBS) or Bun Burner 2500K SILVER (BBS2500K)
1500 miles/2500kms in 30 hours
Bun Burner GOLD (BBG) or Bun Burner 2500K GOLD (BBG2500K).
1500 miles/2500kms in 24 hours
Bun Burner GOLD 3000 (BBG3000) or Bun Burner GOLD 5000K (BBG5000K)
The BBG3000 is 2 consecutive BBG rides in 48 hours, with the first leg of 1500 miles being completed in 24 hours and the second leg completed in the second 24 hour period, in no more than 48 hours over all. It is important to note that time left over from the first leg may not be used to lengthen the time for the second leg.
The mid-point between the 2 legs should be carefully considered. The finish time of the first leg may be used as the start time of the second leg, but this sacrifices the remaining time of the first leg which may be used for rest. A rider may also rest beyond the maximum time for the first leg but the clock for the second leg AUTOMATICALLY starts no later than 24hours after the start of the first leg, whether the rider is actually on the road or not.
The basic rules are the same as for other IBA UK rides:
1. Ride the designated distance in the designated time (see below) on a safe route of your choice.
2. IBA UK requires that you document your ride with photographs. The photo must show BOTH the receipt AND your bike's odometer (mileage) reading IN THE SAME PHOTO. Receipts and odo readings must be legible. Record the Start and End details on Ride Documentation 2 and Ride Documentation 3 respectively.
3. Collect fuel and other receipts along your route and photograph each against your odometer. Track them, along with rest stops over 30 minutes, on Ride Documentation 4.
4. Complete all the remaining documentation in the Ride Documentation pack.
5. Copy all completed documentation and receipts and submit the copies, with your name on every sheet.
Bun Burner 1500 (BB1500K) or Bun Burner 2500K (BB2500K)
1. Ride 1500 miles (2500km) in less than 36 hours.
Bun Burner SILVER (BBS) or Bun Burner 2500K SILVER (BBS2500K)
1. Ride 1500 miles (2500km) in less than 30 hours
Bun Burner GOLD (BBG) or Bun Burner 2500K GOLD (BBG2500K)
1. Ride 1500 miles (2500km) in less than 24 hours
Bun Burner GOLD 3000 (BBG3000) or Bun Burner GOLD 5000K (BBG5000K)
1. Ride two BBG rides back-to-back, i.e. 3000 miles or 5000km in 48 hours.
2. Each leg must be completed start to finish in 24 hours.
3. A petrol receipt or ATM receipt with computer recorded time is required to start leg 1.
4. A petrol, ATM or hotel receipt with computer recorded time is required to end the first leg.
5. The beginning of the second leg officially starts either at the time shown on the first receipt of the second leg or when the clock runs out on the first leg, whichever comes first.
6. In either case, a petrol or ATM receipt with computer recorded time is required to show the time the rider is back on the road after rest.
7. A petrol receipt or ATM receipt with computer recorded time is required to show the end of the second leg, thereby finalising the time for the BBG3000 within 48 hours.