Thanks for all the replies. I guess my main concern would be the fundraising. $3600 is a HUGE amount of money to raise. I was speaking to someone over the weekend who rode it and said it was a very spiritual experience. I would still love to do it so I'm putting it on my list of to-do's next year which include a 3 week trip to India and hiking Mount Washington. The India trip is def. happening, but I think I need to make a decision between the PMC and Mt. Washington. It'll be a toughie.