Dan - For sure, we definitely support the event. We just had a really bad experience up there our first time. We came up just to lend support for the race. We had to be back Sunday morning so we couldn't even stay the weekend. Drove up Friday night, broke camp before dawn, sat in one spot all day cheering on riders and trying to be useful for anyone, and then the organizers (the biker girls who were running the thing) treated us like crap that evening, and were especially rude to Shannon. Plus, they totally and unfairly rigged/screwed up the charity raffle at the end. (And I'm not just bitter because I didn't win, we bought like, one ticket. But I know some people put in like $100 so...I'd at least like it to be as advertised not changed at the last minute after everyone bought tickets)

So anyway, thats my rant. We were going to give it another chance this year, as I know its an event everyone always loves, and we really wanted to get out and camp with you guys. But, turns out that weekend is the last in a series of races Shannon is in, so she isn't going. I thought about coming up with just Kaelyn, but as Roger said, some of the posts on N4W have been less than friendly. I agree we're up there to help out and especially help a great fundraiser for Toys for Tots. But we volunteer at a lot of different charity events, and while many of them are boring as hell, at least the people are appreciative

Sorry if this post comes off super harsh or uncaring. I know this is a beloved event for the group, and I totally support it. I just wish the organizers would remember that while we're happy to come donate our time for a good cause, we aren't cattle either.

Mark