All In!

January 15th was the deadline for the final portion of the IBR entry fee, so that was "D" day or the last change to back out without significant loss of money. My payment went in on the 13th, so this ride keeps on going.

Sounds like most of the other riders also stayed in, I'm only aware of one rider who backed out, although a few commented that there could still be some backing out before the actual start ... as the cost of tires, hotels, GAS, etc is still looming out there on the horizon.

Still ... with the final payment mailed in, I've got a hotel room booked for the start, and it's time to get cracking on wrapping up those loose ends before April.

More to come ...