Thanks for all your stories. I wanted to do this ride, but it conflicted with the Wheels for Meals century. You probably saw some of us or at least our rest stop at your first turn. I am impressed by the turnout - 243 riders; wow! I am planning on doing the 3rd ride in 2 weeks. From riding up Ceasers Head in the past, I found it to be challenging. It has some steep parts, but it's biggest thing is the length. You are looking at climbing 2000 ft in 6 miles, so it just keeps going & going. Plus it has mileage signs to remind you have far you have gone (or not gone). The fun thing is the 35 miles to get out there & the 35 miles to get back there. I hope the weather is better in couple weeks. At least not too humid or raining / hail.