Quote Originally Posted by khg View Post
.....if you think that the challenge sounds enticing, and prepare for the challenge
i’ve met a few people on my harder organized rides that i’ve come to really like. why this ride? can lead to an interesting conversation about challenges.

thinking solo or with a couple of friends usually suits my mood/focus better than with groups on hard bicycling challenges.

maybe it’s the mediterranean mountain/desert roads in my area but this dolomite thing is making me miss the beauty of the french alps and the northern italian mountains

Quote Originally Posted by khg View Post
....I sorta hope in the FAQ that I make both sides of the equation clear.....
clear to me....and thinking about it I need to add apple strudel and a masseuse to the chocolate and cookies.