This is my first solo 24 hour event. I am excited, anxious and already tired. I hope to place well. This is my 1st year with a team. I am sponsored by Yippee Racing. Yippee Racing assists many riders of varying ability. The team director encourages us to race hard, but to also enjoy life. Because Mountain Biking is a way of life, I have easily adopted the Yippee Racing principles. Furthermore, I feel strongly about the non-profit Yippee Racing support. Called Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Neveda, or OCAN, the group saves lives, by increasing the awareness of ovarian cancer.