Don't know for sure...you are right Bruce, you can't tell for sure from the article.
I don't know if he will be riding or not (Greg, you lose my email addy?? LOL, riiiiight!) but, I have it on good authority that he has in fact taken part in group rides like the Tour de Tucson before, even riding a tandem!
It would be a honor to share the road with him, however, I am looking forward to the honor of sharing the road with many other friends, and soon-to-be friends!!