He's actually an awesome guy and I adore him. I think he started driving the route and couldn't imagine I would finish. He also saw me starting out and I was a wreck and very slow at the start - getting used to all the riders etc. - He and my sister rode the ENTIRE 103.3 miles - they would go up ahead 10 miles and then park or find a little place to put lawn chairs out and then cheer me on. WHen I came in at the end of the day (10 hours later) he was bawling right along with me and my sister! So he's a good guy!

But I know what you mean - not good for people not to believe in you. I think they were just shocked that I did it. I was too!