Most came from Texas, but about 150 cyclists from across the world also signed up. They come to us from everywhere - from Trinidad and Australia to England, Scotland and all points in between.

Generals and admirals of the allied forces of the world, they were here with us, and we had a tremendous audience, and we were ready,

The most gladsome thing in the world is that few of us fall very low; the saddest that, with such capabilities, we seldom rise high

Never for a second did I think of myself as the sexiest guy in the world. When I was a kid, I thought I was the strongest man in the world. Then, the fastest runner and then the smartest person in the world. One by one my delusions got shut down. Now I just see myself as the lamest guy in the world.

The world always works in circles and everything tries to be round

This is probably the five that's going to carry us.