Nice post you put up and Northbend's too. Vaguely remember seeing your bike on Paradise. Did you see the rider wearing #1? I rode with him some. He is 78 and I think he said doing his 4th Ramrod. I could drop him on the climbs but not nearly as fast as I wanted to. He was hard for 78. Strong!

I think your route would be a really nice ride and would shorten the overall miles. If I went up to do it on my this is what I'd follow. Plus you get to ride through Paradise.

Bengeboys route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...25572701516265

Yes 9 hours of moving time. I left the start at about 5:15 in the foggy dark. I think it was around 4 when I finished but I can't remember. I just started eating the free ice cream.