MP, thanks! Actually, this is kind of encouraging, because frankly STP is just a really crowded ride for my taste. You have encouraged me that maybe a smaller double with a rolling profile (in a sunny climate!) might be the ticket!

And, hey, anyone who is reading this thread (Wahine? Mimi? MP?, V?) there is a ride in Montana every June called RATPOD that is in GORGEOUS country and falls smack in the middle of a Century and a Double Century...hint, hint...