I was there for the ride too. I did the 25 mile ride, though I thought about the 33 miler route. I rode the next day in Deer Park and didn't know if those extra 8 miles would have killed me the next day. It was my first time too. Good practice for the MS150. Jamesw2- you're my hero. For some reason I have this "fear" of being the only person still riding. I don't know why. But it's bad because it keeps me from doing longer rides. I admire your determination.