It does look like fun. A few years ago I road a mtn bike from the base of Vail up to the top and back down. It was Octoberfest at the bottom. Octoberfest in Vail is first two weekends of Sept. this year, and TOV is last weekend of September. They really should coordinate things better...
If I get in better shape, and have the weekend free, I might drive up. We had the Frazier Mtn. Madness mtn. bike hill climb and race in Taos last weekend. I almost signed up, and am glad I didn't. I just wasn't ready this year.
If anyone decides to attend, please post updates.