Ride Far. Ride Smart. Ride Home.

No medal, badge, ranking, or success is worth risking your safety. Each rider is responsible for determining whether they are physically and mentally prepared for a given ride. The Iron Saddle Society does not encourage:

• Speeding
• Reckless riding
• Aggressive overtaking
• Riding while really weary
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Ignoring weather and road conditions
• Continuing a ride when the rider or bike is dangerous
• Any behaviour that places other road users at unnecessary risk

Traffic laws and local ordinances always take precedence over Iron Saddle Society riding specifications. If the ride needs to end, let it. There will always be another route.

Each Iron Saddle Society challenge has certain prerequisites. Before starting a ride, bikers should review:

• Required distance
• Maximum allowed ride time
• Approved start and end requirements
• Route criteria, where applicable
• Mandatory checkpoints or places
• Documentation requirements
• Fuel and stop requirements
• Witness requirements, where appropriate
• Any other challenge-specific conditions

The rules governing the specific ride will always take precedence over overall Iron Saddle Society principles. Before the rider begins the challenge, the App will present the prerequisites.

Riders must plan their route before leaving. The goal is to determine whether the planned route can practically meet the challenge's objectives without encouraging unsafe speeds or unrealistic riding timetables. The application can be used for: Plan → Calculate → Register → Ride → Verify.

Before starting, bikers should consider:

• Actual road distance versus straight-line distance
• Traffic conditions
• Road quality
• Weather
• Fuel availability
• Rest opportunities
• Construction and closures
• Border or checkpoint requirements
• Emergency services
• Local regulations
• Availability of appropriate stopping sites

A route that only functions when the rider exceeds the legal speed limit is not acceptable.

Before trying to complete a certified Iron Saddle Society challenge, the rider must register the attempt using the App. The registration includes:

• Rider profile
• Bike
• Selected challenge
• Planned starting location
• Planned route
• Intended start date and time
• Destination or finish location
• Relevant checkpoints
• Emergency contact information

Once registered, the App creates a digital record of the attempt. This record becomes the main part of the ride's verification file.

A ride is officially started only when the required start evidence has been recorded. Depending on the challenge, this may include:

• GPS location
• Date and time
• Bike odometer
• Fuel receipt
• Photograph
• Digital witness confirmation
• App-based start verification

The App should let the rider capture the needed information at the start rather than using handwritten notes.

Where a challenge requires an independent witness, that requirement stays mandatory.

During the ride, the rider should keep a continuous and credible record of progress. The Iron Saddle Society App can record:

• GPS Track: the App records the rider's route and important location points during the attempt.
• Time: start, checkpoint, stop, and finish times are recorded against the ride.
• Distance: the App calculates the distance travelled and compares it to the challenge's requirements.
• Checkpoints: required checkpoints can be confirmed using GPS location, photographs, QR codes, geofencing, or other approved methods.
• Ride Evidence: the rider can upload photos, receipts, and supporting documents directly to the ride record.

The purpose of digital tracking is verification, not surveillance.

Fuel receipts are an important part of long-distance ride verification. Where needed by the challenge, riders must keep proof of fuel purchases during the ride. The evidence should clearly show:

• Location
• Date
• Time, if available
• Transaction
• Fuel purchase
• Bike odometer reading, if required

The App can allow riders to take a photo and upload the receipt right after refuelling. A digital fuel log can then connect: Fuel Stop → GPS Location → Time → Receipt → Odometer. This creates a verifiable record of the journey. Original receipts should be kept until the ride is successfully verified.

Long-distance rides often involve stops for:

• Fuel
• Food
• Water
• Rest
• Mechanical issues
• Traffic
• Road closures
• Emergencies

Where the challenge requires it, extended stops must be recorded. The rider should use the App to note the reason for the stop and, when needed: start time, end time, location, and supporting evidence.

Unexplained gaps in the ride record may need extra explanation during verification.

Some Iron Saddle Society challenges may require riders to visit specific locations. A checkpoint can be confirmed through one or more approved methods, including:

• GPS verification: the App confirms that the rider reached the required location.
• Photographic verification: the rider photographs themselves, their bike, or a designated landmark.
• QR / Digital check-in: the rider scans a challenge-specific code at the checkpoint.
• Receipt verification: a dated transaction provides extra proof of presence.
• Witness verification: an independent person confirms the rider's arrival.

The exact verification method depends on the challenge.

Iron Saddle Society celebrates endurance, but it does not encourage competition on public roads. A rider attempting certification is not racing another rider. There is:

• No reward for speeding
• No excuse for dangerous overtaking
• No benefit to reckless riding
• No acceptable reason to break traffic laws

Your success is measured by whether you completed the challenge according to its rules, not by how fast you rode.

Fatigue is one of the biggest risks in long-distance riding. Riders need to watch out for signs that they're getting tired. These signs include:

• Having trouble staying focused
• Feeling very tired or heavy-eyed
• Yawning a lot
• Slower reaction times
• Missing road signs
• Drifting in the lane
• Forgetting parts of the journey
• Struggling to keep a steady speed

If fatigue becomes a safety risk, the rider should stop and take a break. The App might suggest places to rest and let riders record their breaks, but the choice to stop is up to the rider. A certification is never worth riding while dangerously fatigued.

The rider is responsible for making sure the bike is in good condition before starting. At the very least, they should check:

• Tyres and tyre pressure
• Brakes
• Lights and indicators
• Engine oil
• Coolant
• Chain, belt, or shaft drive
• Battery
• Fuel system
• Luggage and its mounting points
• Mirrors
• Registration and insurance documents

For longer rides, riders should also take along the right tools, emergency supplies, and gear suitable for the weather. The App can have a Pre-Ride Checklist that must be completed before starting an attempt.

A registered ride does not mean the rider has to keep going no matter what. If there's heavy rain, flooding, extreme heat, strong winds, poor visibility, snow, road closures, accidents, or other dangers, it might not be safe to continue.

The rider has the right to:

• Pause the ride
• Change the route
• Postpone the ride
• Give up if needed

It's better to have a failed attempt than an unsafe ride. If something unexpected happens during a registered challenge, the rider can use the App to record the situation for the verification team.

The official end of a challenge must be backed up with the right evidence. This can include:

• GPS location
• Date and time
• Photo of the odometer
• Fuel receipt
• Digital witness
• Photo of the finish line
• Check-in through the App
• Any other documents specific to the challenge

The App automatically links this evidence to the registered ride. Once the ride is complete, the record is locked and can't be changed for submission.

The Iron Saddle Society App helps replace traditional paper records with a digital ride log. Each ride can include:

• Rider Profile: who did the ride
• Bike Profile: which bike was used
• Route Record: where the ride took place
• Time Record: when the ride started, stopped, and ended
• Fuel Log: where and when fuel was bought
• Checkpoint Log: which places were visited
• Evidence Vault: photos, receipts, and other supporting documents
• Witness Records: digital confirmations where needed
• Ride Summary: distance, duration, stops, and verification status

This creates one complete record instead of having lots of separate papers.

Completing a ride does not automatically qualify for certification. Following submission, the Iron Saddle Society may review:

• GPS data
• Begin and finish evidence
• Route distance
• Timing
• Fuel records
• Checkpoint photographs
• Witness confirmations
• Stop records
• Any reported anomalies

If additional information is needed, the verification team may contact the rider. A ride may be rejected, returned for clarification, or accepted based on whether the evidence proves compliance with the relevant challenge criteria.

Iron Saddle Society is based on trust. Riders must never:

• Change receipts
• Trick GPS data
• Use fake photos
• Submit someone else's evidence
• Lie about the distance travelled
• Lie about start or finish times
• Use fake locations
• Ask someone else to falsely confirm a ride

If someone tries to cheat the system, they might face: disqualification from the ride, loss of any achievement, suspension of their account, and removal of any certifications they've already received.

The digital records are there to make sure every rider who works hard for an achievement is properly recognised.

Sometimes technology does not work properly. Phones can run out of battery. GPS signals can disappear. Apps can crash. Receipts can get damaged. Networks can go down.

If something goes wrong with the technology, it doesn't mean the ride was not valid. If a problem happens:

• Ride safely
• Keep whatever evidence you can
• Write down the problem as soon as you can
• Use other forms of proof if allowed
• Explain the issue when you submit your ride

The app should have an offline mode so that important ride details can still be recorded without an internet connection. Once the internet is back, the stored data should sync with your account.

Riding in a group comes with more responsibilities. Everyone in a certified ride must be able to prove their own ride on their own. Group riders should:

• Ride in a safe formation
• Not push slower riders too hard
• Warn others about dangers
• Keep a safe distance from the rider in front
• Stop if a rider has a real emergency
• Be respectful of different riding experiences
• Never encourage unsafe behaviour to keep the group on schedule

A group achievement should never put any individual in danger. If individual certifications are needed, each rider may need their own set of records.

All riders in Iron Saddle Society are expected to follow six key principles:

• Safety Before Distance: No achievement matters more than getting home safely.
• Preparation Before Departure: Know your route, bike, weather, and the requirements of the challenge.
• Discipline Over Speed: Ride within the law and don't turn your certification into a race.
• Evidence Over Claims: If you say you completed a ride, your records should prove it.
• Respect Every Road User: We share the road with cars, trucks, cyclists, walkers, and other bikers.
• Leave No Rider Behind: Help your fellow riders when it is safe and appropriate.

The Iron Saddle Society App is much more than just a GPS tracker. It's the digital companion that goes with your entire riding journey. From planning your route to getting your achievement verified, the app brings together: Plan → Register → Ride → Document → Verify → Earn.

Every completed challenge becomes part of your personal riding history. Your profile can show:

• Completed rides
• Certifications
• Distance milestones
• Challenge achievements
• Routes travelled
• Ride history
• Badges and digital proof

Over time, your profile becomes a digital record of the roads you've ridden responsibly.