It's funny how they make a big deal out of lemon drop - but it's not the longest or the steepest climb
LOL, when we got to the top and I saw the guy handing out lemon drops I though 'this is it?'

But, I could see how it would be a big deal, speaking as one for whom it would have been only a couple of months ago It comes quite a ways into the ride, and this ride seemed to be a real strech for many of the participants. I imagine there were a lot of riders who were near their limit by the time they reached it.

It would be nice if there could maybe be 2 routes, perhaps a 50K and a hillier 100K, with a later start for the shorter ride. But that would be so much more work for the VS club. Looks like getting that early start is the key!

Maybe next year we can try to meet up after the ride (if the Speed Demons would be willing to wait a bit )

- Jo.