Destination Hyder!
Long Distance Style

Hyder, Alaska
May 24-28, 2016 
Memorial Day Weekend

NORTH, to ALASKA – Destination Hyder!

It’s been awhile since the MTF invaded Alaska, but 2016 is your chance with 5 - count ‘em, FIVE - IBA ways to get there!
    1. For the traditionalists, you can start in Hyder, AZ and ride the Hyder(AZ) to Hyder(AK) 2.4 – 2,400+ miles, depending on your routing, in 2.4 days.
    2. How about a Saddlesore 2K from Cheyenne, WY?
    3. Or a Saddlesore 3K from Fort Worth?
    4. Coming from the East Coast? Join us for a Saddlesore 3K from Pittsburgh.
    5. Not enough for you? For a change of pace, how about an al kilimeters SS500K ride from Ottawa, ON to Stewart, BC

Departure dates for all rides have been chosen so riders arrive at the Sealaska Inn in Hyder, AK on Friday, May 27th, 2016 – just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Long Distance Riders must be an IBA member
as a prerequisite for this event

Ride Coordinator:  
     Dan Leffert

  Destination Hyder Page
  Flower Sniffin' Info
  Register for the Ride
  List of Participants
  Route Details
  < Ride Guidelines & Rules
  Schedule
  Lodging
  MTF Refund Policy
  Ride Disclaimer & Waiver


Destination Hyder Schedule
Date / Time Event / Location
Wednesday, May 25th
SS3K departing Fort Worth and Pittsburgh
  • First riders out at 4:30 a.m., last riders out by 6 a.m.

    Traditional Hyder to Hyder 2.4, departing Hyder, AZ
  • First riders out at 4:30 a.m., last riders out by 6 a.m.
    • SS5000Km, departing Ontario, ON
  • First riders out at 4:30 a.m., last riders out by 6 a.m.
    • Thursday, May 26tht
    		SS2K departing Cheyenne, WY
  • First riders out at 4:30 a.m., last riders out by 6 a.m.

    • SS2K departing Monticello, MN

  • First riders out at 4:30 a.m., last riders out by 6 a.m.

    • Friday, May 27th
    		LD Riders and Flower Sniffer's Meet in Hyder, AK
    Saturday, May 28th
    		Fun & Fellowship in Hyder, AK
    Sunday, May 29th
    		Depart for Home or the unknown
    Monday, May 25th
    		Late Departure for some...


    ATTENTION RIDERS!:

    Despite the best efforts of the residents of both Hyder, AK and Stewart, BC, the Canadian government has remained firm in its position to close the border between the two towns from midnight to 8 a.m. every day, a policy implemented April 1st, 2015. For those “on the clock”, if you arrive after midnight and cannot cross the border for a receipt in Hyder, the MTF and the IBA will accept a dated business receipt in Stewart to stop the clock. We do ask that you ride as close to the border as possible, “in the spirit”!

    For those with lodging in Stewart, remember that the border is closed both directions – if you arrive late enough that you could not get a receipt in Hyder and still get back across the border to your motel before closure, stop in Stewart, as noted above






    Starting Location Details
    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Latest Routes posted 13 December 2015 – Ensure you are using new routing files & waypoints
    Location Starting Receipt
    and Witness Form & Gas Logs         		Mandatory Waypoint Receipts Host Hotel Site Host Pre Ride Dinner
    Fort Worth, TX
    Saddle Sore 3000
    (3000 miles in 3 days)
    		 Starting Receipt
    1. Chevron
    6116 Lake Worth Blvd
    Lake Worth, TX

    First riders out at 4:30 a.m.
    last riders out by 6 a.m.



    Witness Form & Gas Log     		2. Love’s
    1539 Madison Ave.
    Aurora, NE
    3. Love’s
    3305 West College Dr.
    Cheyenne, WY
    4. Flying J
    2775 Old Hardin Rd.
    Billings, MT
    5.Conoco
    45 Three Bears Dr
    Butte, MT
    6. Petro-Canada
    1606 Mayor Magrath Dr S
    Lethbridge, AB
    7.Husky
    2511 Range Rd
    Prince George, BC,Canada
    8. Hyder, AK     		La Quinta
    5800 Quebec St
    Fort Worth, TX
    		 TBD La Quinta Lobby @ 5:30pm
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Saddle Sore 3000
    (3000 miles in 3 days)
    		 Starting Receipt
    1. Sunoco
    19090 Perry Hwy
    Mars, PA

    First riders out at 4:30 a.m.
    Last riders out by 6 a.m



    Witness Form & Gas Log     		2. Flying J
    343 Civic Rd
    La Salle, IL
    3.Husky
    201 4th St
    Estevan, SK
    4. Petro-Canada
    1606 Mayor Magrath Dr S
    Lethbridge, AB
    5.Husky
    2511 Range Rd
    Prince George, BC,Canada
    6. Hyder, AK
    		 Comfort Inn
    924 Sheraton Dr
    Mars, PA
    		 Bill Campbell Comfort Inn Lobby @ 5:30pm
    Hyder, AZ
    Hyder to Hyder 2.4,
    ~2500 miles in 2.4 days)
    		 Starting Receipt
    1. Hyder General Store
    75466 Hyder Rd
    Dateland, AZ

    First riders out at 6:00 a.m.
    Last riders out by 6:30 a.m.


    Witness Form & Gas Log     		2. Hyder, AK
    		 America's Choice Inn & Suites
    2888 S Butterfield Trail
    Gila Bend, AZ 85337
    (928) 683-6311
    		 Dorsey Price
    &
    Lowell Vahl         		Space Age Restaurant
    401 E Pima Street
    Gila Bend, AZ 85337
    602.252.9410
    Cheyenne, WY
    Saddle Sore 2000
    (2000 miles in 2 days)
    		 Starting Receipt
    1. Love’s
    3305 W. College Dr.
    Cheyenne, WY

    First riders out at 4:30 a.m.
    last riders out by 6 a.m.



    Witness Form & Gas Log     		2. Flying J
    2775 Old Hardin Rd.
    Billings, MT
    3. Chevron
    45 Three Bears Dr.
    Butte, MT
    4.Petro-Canada
    1606 Mayor Magrath Dr S
    Lethbridge, AB
    5.Husky
    2511 Range Rd
    Prince George, BC,Canada
    5. Hyder, AK     		Comfort Inn
    245 Etchepare Dr
    Cheyenne, WY
    		 TBD Pre Ride Dinner TBD
    Comfort Inn Lobby @ 5:30pm
    Monticello, MN
    Saddle Sore 2000
    (2000 miles in 2 days)
    		 Starting Receipt
    1. Holiday
    110 Oakwood Dr. E
    Monticello, MN

    First riders out at 4:30 a.m.
    Last riders out by 6 a.m


    Witness Form & Gas Log     		2.Husky
    201 4th St
    Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
    3.Husky
    2511 Range Rd
    Prince George, BC,Canada
    4. Hyder, AK
    		 Super 8
    1114 Cedar St
    Monticello, MN 55362
    763-295-5900
    		 Dave Nelson Super 8 Lobby @ 5:30pm
    Ottawa, ON
    Saddle Sore 5000Km
    (5000 Kilometers in 3 days)
    		 Starting Receipt
    1. Canadian Tire
    2135 Robertson Rd
    Ottawa, ON


    First riders out at 4:30 a.m.
    Last riders out by 6 a.m


    Witness Form & Gas Log     		TBD-- Details coming soon! 2.Husky
    458 Great Northern Rd
    Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada
    3.Petro Canada
    1063 Dawson Rd
    Thunder Bay, Canada
    4.Petro Canada
    1606 Mayor Magrath Dr. S.
    Lethbridge, AB, Canada
    5. Hyder, AK
    		 Days Inn
    350 Moodie Dr
    Nepean, ON, K2J
    613-726-1717
    		 TBD Lobby @ 5:30pm

    Note: Information for the Host Hotel in Hyder is on the Main Hyder page
    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Routes were updated March 22, 2015 – Ensure you are using new routing files & waypoints
    Route Files and Witness & Log forms

    Routes in Garmin GPX Format

    2016DestinationHyder-02Feb16.gpx

    GPX Route in a ZIP file:

    2016DestinationHyder-02Feb16.ZIP

    Right Click name above and "Save Target As"

    Witness Forms and Logs

     are located in the Details section for each start point under the starting receipt location.

    Note: The witness form and log are Adobe PDF files



    Guidelines & Rules


    The MTF's Standard Long Distance Event Rules Apply to this event.

    Click here to read the MTF's Standard Long Distance Events Rules :

    All Standard Iron Butt Association Ride Rules apply. The only exceptions are the slight differences noted below, which are specific to this MTF event:

    1. All riders will start from the designated starting point for the rider they are participating in.
    2. The designated MTF Witness *must* sign the rider's Witness form and check them out at the starting location.
    3. All riders will check-in with the MTF Rider Coordinator in Hyder as soon as possible after their arrival, and have them sign as their end witness on the form. Details will be provided prior to the ride.
    4. All riders will wear a helmet at all times while on a motorcycle during this event.
    5. All riders must present a log with time/dated receipts from each of the mandatory locations, in the specified order, to be considered a finisher.
    6. Any rider exhibiting unsafe practices will be disqualified. Excessive speed is considered unsafe.
    7. All riders are required to check in with the MTF ride coordinator once every 24 hours unless you have provided your SPOT information as noted below. This allows us to have some clue about your location should you have any difficulties along the way. This is for your good as well as ours. Please comply with this simple request.
    8. If you use a SPOT or similar device, you will provide the link & any required password to the ride coordinator. This is simply for safety reasons, we want to be able to quickly locate you if something should happen. If you have a SPOT you don't need to check in as noted above.

    Frequently Asked Questions