It was monday morning, and I was reeling from jet lag when this coworker (who i didn't actually know) came up to me and asked who the guys were in the photo i have near my desk.
In a short time I realized that another bike nut works in my building. He and his wife did the PBP, the oldest organized ride in the world. It's a hard ride too.

If you want something interesting to read, here's their story:

http://pieper.criminale.com/pbp_2003_01.htm