I'm really grateful for these events. I've done Bike Virginia a bunch of times, TRIRI (The Rural Ride in Indiana) twice and CANDISC (Cycling Around North Dakota). They've all been great. If you're doing the Dakotas, be ready for some stiff headwinds.
Here's my Bike Virginia journal:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...no&context=all
TRIRI journal:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...no&context=all
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