I did this last year too! It's a really well organized ride... mile 70-80 is a false flat FYI.... I remember wondering what the heck was wrong with me... couldn't get any speed going in that stretch... LOL

Mile 85 is "The Wall"... sounds scarier than it is... only about a mile at maybe 11%...

this ride also follows some of the roads used in the movie "Sideways" if you've seen it!

Not sure if I'm doing this one... prolly riding a fundraiser one for a friend who qualified for RAAM this year (Homey from bicycling.com... helluva nice guy! and great rider)