Welcome to the ride. You must have been reading my mind I was going to post to see who was riding.

I rode in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Missed last year. In 2006 I was in the middle of a ugly divorce and it literally saved me. I found this to be the most rewarding experience, everyone is your family, everyone is there for you if you are having a bad day. It was great.

I am signed up for the ride this year, but I'm on the fence because I have some injuries and am just now getting back into shape. Also for health reasons I'm on the fence, I have asthma and it is really hard for me to get my lung capacity back. And since I have to get up and pee twice a night, the idea of climbing out of my tent in the middle of the night and hitting the port of potty, makes me (not want to skp the ride), but get a hotel at least one or two nights.

I've ridden every single day in completion at least twice. Had some minor knee issues and in 2009 we were sacked on day 6 due to rain.

No worries about the length, you can do it. I'm terribly slow, but I always make it in mostly because there are so many people who cheer you on.

For cell phone charging go solar, or take a rest at a coffee shop.

My participant number is 2069.

Feel free to pm me, we can e-mail and maybe meet at the ride.