Originally Posted by HiYoSilver

Again, thanks for the info. With all the inexperienced cyclists, I am torn between going or not. Currently thinking of going and observing this year and riding next year.

I don't have any idea of how many will be wearing costumes, or if the first 2 waves are better behaved than the masses. If I had someone from here to ride with, I'll probably ride this year. The bikers here I talked to basically said "been there, done it, not again unless for family member".