Simplyred - Well it's been an usual year, we've had the trip planned for almost a year, 3rd time away since our honeymoon, first time I've ever been overseas.
Blandin - No, I didn't have to climb that grade, but did have a couple of short 17 percent sections on a series of switchbacks one day - ouch!
Voltman - No, Trek is happy to take your money if you have a Trek or not.