2005 IBR Starting Line, Finish Line, and Banquet (from a rider's perspective) 
2005 Iron Butt Rally - Leg One -- Denver - Key West - Denver
2005 Iron Butt Rally - Leg One -- Denver - Key West - Denver
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2005 Iron Butt Rally - Leg 2 -- Denver -  Maine
2005 Iron Butt Rally - Leg 2 -- Denver - Maine
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2005 Iron Butt Rally - Leg 3 -- Maine - Cape Disappoinment - Denver
2005 Iron Butt Rally - Leg 3 -- Maine - Cape Disappoinment - Denver
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Rick Martin trying to be cool just prior to the 05 IBR start.

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Rick Martin trying to be cool just prior to the 05 IBR start.

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The riders gather about their rides anticipating the start.

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The riders gather about their rides anticipating the start.

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Lisa Stevens and "Uncle Bud" Yates find something interesting.

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Lisa Stevens and "Uncle Bud" Yates find something interesting.

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Bob M. on the left readies his ride while Tom Melchild discusses strategy with Paul Meredith (rt.) and ??

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Bob M. on the left readies his ride while Tom Melchild discusses strategy with Paul Meredith (rt.) and ??

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Staff begins to coagulate for an impromptu meeting.

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Staff begins to coagulate for an impromptu meeting.

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Staff meeting in progress discussing how the start will actually come off.

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Staff meeting in progress discussing how the start will actually come off.

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The Doubletree parking lot scene immediately prior to the 2005 IBR start.

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The Doubletree parking lot scene immediately prior to the 2005 IBR start.

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Dean Tanji pulling into starting position, or so he thought, was quickly rerouted to an adjacent parking space.

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Dean Tanji pulling into starting position, or so he thought, was quickly rerouted to an adjacent parking space.

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My wife, Linda, surveying the scene nervously before the official start.

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My wife, Linda, surveying the scene nervously before the official start.

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Rick Martin, still looking cool, as we get closer to start time.

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Rick Martin, still looking cool, as we get closer to start time.

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The local constabulary arrives to control traffic flow as we leave the Doubletree.  Traffic lights and intersections were cleared all the way to the freeway (I-70).

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The local constabulary arrives to control traffic flow as we leave the Doubletree. Traffic lights and intersections were cleared all the way to the freeway (I-70).

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Me, dougc, trying to look cool myself although internally tied in knots.

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Me, dougc, trying to look cool myself although internally tied in knots.

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The final shot of the parking lot scene before gearing up myself.

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The final shot of the parking lot scene before gearing up myself.

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Turning the camera over to Linda as I get ready to ride.

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Turning the camera over to Linda as I get ready to ride.

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No, really, I am not in pain.

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No, really, I am not in pain.

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Almost ready.

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Almost ready.

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Ahh, that's better.  Let's ride!

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Ahh, that's better. Let's ride!

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I see Rick's FJR so I assume I am gone and Linda missed the picture. ;-(

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I see Rick's FJR so I assume I am gone and Linda missed the picture. ;-(

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Fortunately, Norm Grills did not.

Photo courtesy of Norm Grills
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Fortunately, Norm Grills did not.

Photo courtesy of Norm Grills
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