The original route is back this year. Last year's RAMROD, 2007's, was changed because of the winter's damage to the roads. But this year the old route is back.

2008 RAMROD course

I did the RAMROD in 2004 and I got drawn for this year's RAMROD but I gave my spot up because I did not get enough training in this spring and summer. I am really sad about it too. I will try again next year. If I make the lottery next year I will definitely train.

I hope you make it too Dog! It's a ride and then some! I loved it! When I did it in 2004 I had a blast!

I thought the hardest part of the RAMROD was the climb up Cayuse Pass. Maybe because it was the last climb and because it was like 8 hours into my day. But once you reach the summit of Cayuse it's all downhill back into Enumclaw.