My bib is 3133 and I'll be riding my SHINY WHITE NEW ROUBAIX! Well, I got the frame used, but I just built that bad boy up this week. If you see anybody riding around with a bunch of 3s on his bib, ride up and say hi.
Good to know about the start. I prefer it that way.
Any why go to Firestone? Firestone is coming to us! There's a beer GARDEN at the end of the ride. Not that it'll stop me from refilling my bottles at Firestone before the end. Hm. I think you're on to something there...