1. Mother nature has something secretly in store for that special day 

2. Many regular 62 milers opt our for the lesser 36

3. ICE will not be in Hastings..

4. No brown people live there

5. Sweet Bikes will debut there new kit

6. Two time winner will be sporting the best looking lid courtesy of Eclipse on Tap.

7. A large number of participants are seriously considering calling in sick.

8. Merch will be on a considerable discount in weeks to come 

9. Riders bikes will age 4 years in 3 hours 

10. SRAM and Shimano have already ramped up chain production 

11. The new kit will not look new come Saturday afternoon 

12. Over dressed will be the style 

13. After party might not be as lit as it was last year 

14. First timers will experience a wonderful a day 

15. The spirit of gravel will be in full effect 

Barry predictions