they do have volunteer opportunities. I saw that all over the 2008 website. But I will be hoping to get a few roadies of my own. One of the really critical things support folks can do is relieve me of gear. I have to prepare to bike through snow, sleet AND blistering heat. From what I've read, the blistering heat happens at the end. So having someone take possession of the cold-weather gear so that I don't have to tote it through the 100F + hot head-wind zone would be awesome.

plus water - gatorade - moleskin - replacement tubes - sunscreen - blistex - spare socks - PB&J

yay! I'm so excited. I'm like this super-ball of energy zipping around the place.