2011 Iron Butt Rally (I'm out)

[Sonar]

Posted to 2011 IBR Facebook page

Just to let anyone who cares know. I broke my hand pretty badly on May 26th and have had to withdraw from the action this year. After much thought, I have reached the conclusion that there is no way I can safely and competitively ride the rally nor the 2800 mile ride to the start and then 2800 miles home with a cast on my hand. So everyone ride safe and maybe I will see you in Buffalo.

[T.Wesley]

Hey Don - sad to hear your hand is messed up! Let me know if you ... uh ... need a hand with anything There'll be other IBR's to run!

--chiba

[Flash!]

Don--I'm so sorry about your hand! I was looking forward to tracking you and Nancy along the route. I hope you heal quickly.
Jody

[sundaeman]

Bummer days Don. Hope you heal up quick.

[Maria V]

Sorry for your injury, Don. Hope you heal well and are back on the bike soon.

[JSWillis]

Don't you have cruise control?

Don, sorry about your injury and the need to withdraw. Hope you heal quickly and fully!

Steve

[jebain2002]

Don:

I know the decision process you have gone through, BTDT. It is not easy and you will be telling yourself for quite a while that you could have done it and you should not have dropped. From someone who has been there - try to just let it go. It won't be easy, but there will be other IBRs - especially for a rider of your caliber.

[Unity]

Oh, man, that's too many kinds of pain, but I gotta believe you made the right decision. Heal well.

--John

[guitardad]

Damn, Don, that's a shame. But it's the right decision - and you'll get another shot at it, I'm sure. Heal up fast!

[Yellowjacket]

Don: Sorry to hear the news. I hope we can catch up at the dock this summer.

[RJP3579]

Don,
That sucks! I hope it was work related.
If you come up to the rally, I'll buy you a beer.

[BMWGirl]

Dang, that really sucks! I'm so sorry to hear this!!!

[Marty Cover]

Sorry to hear it.
Marty

[Blaster229]

Well, at least Nancy can now grab first place instead of second.