was just talking about this yesterday. It should be another great year. You mention 1100 + riders but somehow there is still a feeling of being a small ride (at least while on the ride, you really do get to see how big it gets at the end).
If you are 100 miles from this ride, you should really drive and do this ride, it truly one of the best rides and best times one can have. Let the countdown begin.
Also when do people start talking about tires????
I don't even have a bike for this yet this year