Give me some time to get used the new bike and some practice. I do need to get the bike to fit me before I consider anything long distance - agreed? Oh, my buddy tried the SF 100 in his late 50's. I don't know how much general experience he had before, but he hadn't tried a 100 before. That I do know.

I think it's reasonable that I do this next year if I continue to be able to ride and maintain my enthusiasm. Let me assess myself in about a month and then I'll see about coming to Denver. If I could ride my motorcycle with the bike mounted it makes a bit more sense. I figure the round trip would cost $320 in running expenses even in my small truck. Bikes make more sense, but motorcycles are somewhat awkward for larger loads.

I never considered stopping at stores for food and drink. I pictured the people doing this festooned with huge pockets loaded with gallons of water and kgs of trail mix.

I'm such a newbie....