Originally Posted by
PrincessZippy
How about Knoxville? It's a little more climbing than Solvang Fall, but the Quacks are usually not super strict about the time cut offs. Also because there are fewer riders, you really get pampered at the rest stops. Of course I'm only slightly prejudiced, since I usually work Knoxville...
Solvang Spring is really nice (haven't done Solvang Fall) - less than 7,000 feet of climbing. But there is NOTHING to eat in town if you finish late.
Veronica
Well, there is the familiarity factor, and the fact that Knoxville is closer to me ... but ah, yes ... Loch Lomond ... I remember the climb well.
I've done Solvang Double in Spring, and it is nice. In fact, I recommend that for any first time double riders.