You said you started this adventure at an organized event. Was it the Bourbon Country Burn? I was there two weeks ago at that event, and it was a lot of fun. I had a great time there and plan to return next year. I was planning to return in 2 or 3 years but three different guys I met there all independently said, "I'll see you next year, Bob." When I explained I would return in a couple of years, they said, "I'll see you next year!" Actually... they convinced me to return next year. I sounded so enthusiastic about it over the phone during my drive home, my wife even said she wanted to join me next year.

There you go. Some more positive bike stuff.