Hey there, Pedal the Plains is an excellent ride.

I did it two years ago and completed my first century on the first day. I skipped the following year because I was getting married a week or two after the event and hadn't had time to ride appropriately or raise money. Though it didn't help that I broke my collar bone earlier in the summer.

Last year my husband joined me on the ride with very minimal training. He got through it well enough, though I don't know if he'll go on too many rides longer than 30 miles or so very often any more. Still, we had a good time.

The ride is well supported and not really THAT large. It'd be nice if it were a bigger ride because that means more money raised for the cause. But, it's not too crowded and there tends to be plenty of food.

Except if you're with the last few people to come in. Then don't expect there to be any beer left. It wasn't long before dinner, so that wasn't a huge deal.

I haven't registered yet for 2009. I should though before the end of the year. However, hubby and I are hoping to start a family. If I can't ride this year, I may look into volunteering at a rest stop. I'm a member of Team Roadkill from Vermillion. A lot of my friends do the ride.