I'm excited for this years trip. The registration cost is a no-brainer. You are basically making money. T-shirt, sticker, trail map and the coupons in the welcome packet from sponsors are worth more than you are paying. And that is without even going to the event. Once you get there, you get a meal, participate in the challenges and participate in the drawings. This is going to be a blast! Oh, and on top of all that, we get to go wheeling and hang out with a great group of people!
Don't hold off too long. Remember you have to have a spot to stay and the closer it get the less options you will have.