There are a number of Ontario's top athletes riding the donut. On a summer day 80% of riders get dropped up the first climb and it's as close to a race as your gonna get. Most of the people riding this time of year are racers so you have a opportunity to learn and get faster.
Yea, it' renegade, but safe if you have pack riding skills, keep going out you'll only get faster.
Or you could sit on your trainer.