I just got a call from a member of the Iron Butt Association verification team. I had sent in an application for Mile-Eater status over a year ago and promptly forgotten about it. Vance John, the guy who called, was checking to see if I had gotten the certificate yet. I hadn't, but I was on the Mile-Eater list, even though that only showed two of my five rides. I had wanted all five to show on that list. I think he's going to straighten that out. It doesn't make a huge difference because I seriously doubt that anyone will ever go searching for my name in the IBA Big List.
But, one of the things he told me is that I'm only one ride away from Mile-Eater Bronze status. I would need to do the equivalent of a Bun-Burner Gold ride and I'm pretty sure I don't want to do a 1500 in 24 ride. However there are some 1000 mile rides that are considered equivalents. I don't think I want to do one of those, but I will take a look and see what I think after seeing what those rides are like.
But, one of the things he told me is that I'm only one ride away from Mile-Eater Bronze status. I would need to do the equivalent of a Bun-Burner Gold ride and I'm pretty sure I don't want to do a 1500 in 24 ride. However there are some 1000 mile rides that are considered equivalents. I don't think I want to do one of those, but I will take a look and see what I think after seeing what those rides are like.