Did training ride #3 on Saturday. It did seem like it was going to be a bit easier than #2 but it was plenty brutal. There were a couple of steep hills right before the Caesar's Head climb that really soften you up for the long climb up. Knowing that they would be waiting there for the return trip was a little rough too. So even without a killer long steep section like Howard Gap, it still was a bit tougher than the last one due to the overall distance and the long climbs. Distance I recorded was 87.4 and elevation gain was 7250. Perfect weather, good size crowd, pretty good food after too. It was a little weird riding on HWY 25, almost seemed like we were on the interstate. I dont think the drivers cared much for us being there either.