Quote Originally Posted by BabyBlueNTulsa View Post
Tiff - I'd start heading down there before sun-up! Seriously! If you don't get as close to the front as you can, you'll be waiting a LONG time to cross the start line. That can mean the difference between getting through Hell's Gate or not.

Can't wait to hear everyone's ride report!!!
Great advice! I didn't know this and it took us ONE HOUR to get off the start line. The closed Hell's Gate an hour early, and we didn't make it in time.