i was REALLY impressed with this ride! for a "first time"... it was so well organized... and so well run! the ONLY two things i would recommend to them: put either a sign at the top of the mesa grande descent or a note on the route sheet... and... if it's that warm again another year.... have a water stop at the top of it (even if a "self-water, icky warm water!)

otherwise... i've been to a lot of rides that have been on-going for years that aren't run so well!

by next year.... all you "white knuckle club" riders should be fine to sign up for this!

i know i'll be back next year! even with the 3 hour drive!

OH! forgot to mention earlier... NO traffic! there were VERY few cars and VERY few motorcycles on this route!