We all met at a social issues book club back in March.  We were discussing the negative aspects of CO2 emissions and thought that we should begin riding bicycles to minimize our carbon footprint so we all bought new bicycles.  Needless to say we have all enjoyed it immensely.  We have a mutual friend that we have been trying to get to act more socially responsible.  He finally agreed and said that he would buy carbon offsets if the four of us rode our bikes in the 24 hours of Moab race.  We were all up to the challenge and are very excited to visit Moab and participate in this event.