tracy... I have 2 friends who want to ride it this year with me... I get back from Australia on the 16th so if I ride a LOT the two weeks prior I should be fine for it... it's a great ride... last year I rode it with a friend of my brother's and Homey (from bicycling.com forums)... Homey was using it as training for the 508 but just cruised with us... had a great time!