Boy have I been getting asked lots of questions about the upcoming–as in 2 days–Ride! My staff has been having a hard time keeping up with all the questions but unlike Goldman I’m willing to work my interns to the bones so keep those questions coming. I will address a few of the more popular ones:

-Merchandise: Is Ryloride merchandise available. Sort of. For the Riders we have custom made American Flag Ryloride Jerseys–see below–but those are ONLY for participants so its on you for not signing up for the ride. Yes there are Ryloride2 tee shirts available but quantities are VERY limited due to off the charts demand. Yes in addition to my many talents, to be discussed at length during the ride–dont worry, I apparently am quite adept at high end clothing design. I give you Ryloride2 Wearables!

Very impressive, no?  OK, back to the questions:

-if we see you guys along the route can we ride with you? NO

-can we arrange to send you presents or other treats to commemorate the ride and/or your 50th? YES

-are you at all nervous? Yes.

-Have you done any other longer rides to prepare we all know u have like 19 injuries–Well, sort of. I did do the 62 miler leg of the Levi Grand Fondo last month which was a ton of run. Here I am at the starting line with Young Logan (he will appear again soon) and then what does 7500 people look like all in one line? Sorry bout the Greenbay guy.

-How else have you been spending your time Rylo? Well as many of you know I have been matriculating at Stanford where I am currently in the Post Graduate Multi Discipline Program. Some call it “continuing ed” but well ok thats what it is. I have dabbled in photography where I have learned to use Aperture and Shutter speed to interpret time and space. I know, cool. The class was fantastic with an unbelievable team of professionals to help us on our 2 day journey along the California Coast.  I also JUST got lightroom so I can start to do some post capture enhancement. Here are some excellent examples of my recent pictures:

-I also dabble at the Martinez Gun Club where my wife got me shooting lessons for xmas. I have gotten quite a few people out there including one of the founding members of Ryloride1 and 2 Mr. Michael Schumacher! Not only the greatest Strategist ever also a great shot. Well, not really but we love him. We don’t harm anything I shoot 5 stand Clays and everything including the shell and lead is 100% recycled so no angry emails please. We seem to have found Logan again and Phil Schade and the Mrs. She seems happy she likes me having a Browning Citori Crossover 32″ barrel 12 gauge over under! Who wouldn’t! Lastly my shooting coach Blake.

Ok, thats some serious updates on Rylo. Gosh if you have a blog you can really just talk about yourself.  You all should try it. Ok, enough stalling. Tomorrow is packing and preparation where we ascribe to Mr. Martin’s 6 P’s–Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.  The drive with all the bikes and gear should be interesting and we will have the final Support Staff Roster shortly so we can complete “The Players” for the ride.

Off to see TAB at  the Fox!

Rylo.