Thanks for all the help and advice! Exactly what I am looking for!

I realize that I have nowhere near enough time to adiquatly prepair. There must to be a real chance I will fail in order for me to get action. That said, I am going to give myself every chance I can to win.

The other side is still trying to raise money and workout some details. I am trying to work a 70them - 30me split on expenses (bike, food, gas, GPS, radios, ect.) So I am sure I will have plenty of equipment questions once we have a budget worked out.

I have a $5,000 minimum, for me to take the bet. So the bet will be somewhere in the 5-8k range.

I don't have to ride the whole way, I can walk. Walking at an easy pace will get me 3-4mph, so that will help.

I am off to look at bikes and talk to some knowledgeble locals. I am also going in for a Physical to see what the Doc thinks about this.

I'll be sure to keep everyone posted as this thing progresses.

Thanks for all the help!

Kyle