I always try to do this ride to get going in the spring. The roads are usually plenty dry enough, not really muddy. There are plenty of hills, but not half as bad as the Central VT Cycling Tour in the same region.
I'm very glad that Onion River Outdoors was able

Packet pick up was a mess. They lost my bib, as well as 2 others while I was there. 1 women and Race Director were arguing - no customer service friendly people at all at the pick up. race was 17 minutes late -
course was beautiful and

Loved the course and the crowds. Only complaint - not enough water stops especially around the bridge, and running out of cups in Crystal City was horrible. Overall though, it was a very impressive event and I would recommend it to anyone.