I know its really hilly, but sounds like you are up to it. I did a shorter ride they used to have on this a few years ago, and I can't tell you that much about the route, but the crowd was (to me) very hardcore. I don't remember seeing many women, and there were lots of Serottas and stuff.

Personally I did not like this crowd but they were okay. I remember one guy said something snotty to me about my fatty old hybrid bike I was riding. I rode the thing alone (only about 25 miles).

Since then they have elimiated the "family" ride.

The food was hardly anything; the post ride was salmon, which I hate, so I went home. It was a very beautiful day, (it used to be in the fall) and the colors were great.

Have a great time, I wish I was in shape enough to do it! maybe next year!