As a mountain stage experience, I thought it was fantastic. For me it was the whole day of riding up, viewing the first passing at mile 20 or so, then the leisurely ride to the lifts. I had no worries that day, except for the descent down Baldy Rd, with skitchy descenders mixed with support vehicles.

Curious what the experience was like for all the vendors and sponsors who set up along the final mile of road leading up to the lifts.