As of now, today, Sept 9, 2014 I am in. i.e. waking, eating, biking, (working, necessary evil), sleeping the TD2015.

Sounds awesome! Especially walking the firewood down to the site (just kidding). I'll volunteer to keep the fire going overnight since I'm sure I can't keep up with you badasses - yet.

cool, will do! same for you! As for coming down from Alaska - how awesome is THAT?! One hella ride to NM for sure!

cool. I haven't really finalized any plans yet as for start date, etc. From the journals I've been reading I can't decide if I'm up to the Grand Depart or if I'll just take off at a later date. I'm def not doing a race pace by any stretch of the imagination but don't want to take all summer.

I'm planning on the divide 2015 but late June / early July start date. Looking to average 60-80 miles/day. No specific end date; just go and do it. Don't have any buddies yet. Is anyone planning depart around this time? I'm hoping to be on trail with at least seeing others if not specifically riding with others. Either way is good, just would like the mental ease of knowing others are around -  especially through bear territory.