Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz

Is it a mass start? The climbing rides I've done out here have a 2 hour window for starts. Only 400 riders but I've been on the road where I've been alone for miles on the climb after it thins out.. Sometimes 2 or 3 riders.

He good thing is that the lesser experienced riders will be behind you so you don't have to deal with as many obstacles they can dish out.