around double from last year (2004). The organizers put on a great show and
did an outstanding job of handling the thousands of bikes.

You were directed to designated parking areas and led to the next avaliable and
live music.

The ride itself is a simple run down I5 with a fast blast to the base exit. Turn
around and return. People lined various spots of the route, jammed the
overpasses, waving flags and cheering.

This is a time to realize that no mater our race, religion, or bike style we are all
American. At any time of a threat or attack we will at once forget our petty
differences and band together as Americans. I think we show our pride then.