I was also looking forward to seeing everyone again. The team made me feel very at ease for my first time riding with that many people. I will definately planning on the event in the future.

My racing while completely enjoyable is coming to an end due to lack of participation in my area. That is why I must miss the event this year. I will be in Ohio at a Grand National race. I've been racing for over 32 years. I don't know how much longer I'll be competitive against the 18 year old thundercats so I'm really trying for a Grand National event win. Hopefully I get it since I'm making the choice to miss Indy.

I also would opted to do the St. Louis event the week before but have another event that takes priority. My lady's son is going into the Marines that weekend so I will be in California.

So I take this year off and come back stronger in the future . I have joined a health club so combined with the way I trained last year, my goal is to complete the 100 mile event on my next attempt.