Chet Warman Memorial Ride/B2B Alternative (of sorts)

[argus]

Getting this out in advance, if anyone is even remotely interested, please post-up.
Pittsfield, VT, Saturday, July 16, 2011

Should be a great prep ride for D2R2 and the Fundo, and hear that 180k D2R2 is more difficult than this ride.

From the webstie:
What:
Riders will be able to choose between riding 2, 4, or 6 gaps. Money raised from the ride will be dedicated to scholarships for aspiring young racers who can't afford a bike. Nancy, Chet's sister, will manage the scholarship fund.

Course:
The Gaps are mountain passes located in Vermont's Green Mountains just north of the Killington/Pittsfield region and go as far north as the Sugarbush Ski Resort. The Gaps feature long steep climbs and twisting high speed descents. All 6 Gaps either start or end in close proximity along route 100. What you can expect:

* Approx. 132 miles riding distance and approx 14,000 feet of climbing
* Six mountain climbs ranging in 1300 to over 1900 feet net elevation gain
* A waterfall in the Granville Gulf
* Sustained grades of 20% to 24% on Lincoln Gap. "the longest, steepest stretch of road in America" Chet Warman
* Paved and some dirt road sections on both the climbs and descents
* Fantastic scenery, you'll feel like your in the tour at times
* You highest recorded speed if you dare
* Can throw in the towel after any combination of Gaps and head for the coffee shop
* A country store at the bottom of every gap, 2 bike shops along the way
* Great food and support during and after the event

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register. ... ntid=12092

[lenny]

I'm interested in the 4 gap ride.