There were actually 8 or 9 of us for the week. My bike and a friend's were around the corner. I started touring with this great bunch of people about 15 years ago and so many have become like family. We come from all over and are open to all and we generally tour together at least twice a year. Our group is getting older now so we have had to cut back the number of miles we do in a day. There is no cost other than any costs you incur yourself but we are fully self supported and no SAG vehicles available which I realize is a turn off for many.