The Santa Ynez Valley is just over the hill from here. The Solvang Century is a hard century. Even before you turn and head back to where you find the painful last climbs (and sadly, riders walking their bikes up the climbs), there is a section with rather unforgiving headwinds and roads with rutted shoulders from tractors. The headwind section often takes the last bit of oomph out of you when you need it for the climbs. I would do the half century and make it a fun day. Yep, abelskivers and wine-tasting! Even when I'm in great shape for the full century, I cut this one short. It makes for much happier memories! Have fun! tokie