While I’ve done several 400Ks, it’s still exciting to know I’ll be riding more hours than I’m usually awake on any given day. OK. So you may be thinking, “Why is that exciting?” The best way I can explain it is that I love the challenge and the adventure. And a ride of this distance is going to be epic just because of the mileage and time in the saddle.
Speaking of time, I did this ride last year in 20 hours, 32 minutes. So my goal for this year? 20 hours, 31 minutes. 
Seriously, though, I spent a lot of time sightseeing, picture taking and saving the planet (2 turtles) that I think I can knock off an hour. So the first goal is obviously to ride safe and finish. The second goal is to finish in 19 hours, 32 minutes (or less!).
This is one of the most scenic rides I’ve done. And there’s plenty of challenge with seven big climbs with one of them at mile 200!
One of the long climbs of switchbacks.
One of the turtles I rescued from the road.
