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All this talk of hallucinations brings to mind the coming-
of-age "vision quests" practiced by Native American tribes
who spent X number of days out by themselves with limited 
food/ water etc. in order to experience intense dreams 
and figure out their totem (animal)...or something like that

Candidly, most of my hallucinations have been behind the 
wheel (rather than on horseback) while driving my rig to 
get back in time for work on Monday. I pull over and sleep 
when the images get too real! Thank God I've got a buddy 
who usually hauls me to rides in exchange for gas $$ so 
I'm not out there endangering everyone else on the road.

But getting back to the metaphysics of endurance: going 
the distance of a 100 provides an extended opportunity 
for reflection and introspection that is rare in our 
hectic modern society. Dehydration and tiredness-inspired hallucinations are 
entertaining, but also remind us that 
there just may be more to reality than meets the eye. 

This is much more than a "sport" for some of us, a chance to return to a more 
fundamental and primitive way of living, if just for a few days, to puts the 
rest of our daily grind in perspective and help shake out what really matters.

Thanks to all ride managers, vets, timers and volunteers 
who are willing put in the extra time & effort required 
to hold a 100!  



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At the end of the day maybe the definition of endurance isn't the length of
the ride but rather the spirit in which it is ridden. 
~  Maryanne Stroud Gabani

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