Mr. Silver, I think you'll be fine with the gear and supplies you've listed. Remember that there will be other riders around who can help in a pinch. Also, there is a bike shop just a few blocks off the course in Indianapolis that you can hit if you have a bike-related emergency.

As for meeting for dinner, I'm going to have to pass. I'd love to see everyone, but I'm trying to keep things simple on Friday. I think the logistics of just getting to Terre Haute and back from Richmond have just about done me in. Same thing with Saturday morning. We're riding to the start and hoping to somehow meet up with a small group from our training ride. However, the start is so crowded; it's really hard to find anyone. I will, of course, look for you on the road, however.

Everybody have a great time and a safe ride.