We convene at historic Eddy Farm Inn and Sports Resort Thursday afternoon, June 21, for check-in from 3 p.m. on.
Early arrivals can swim, play tennis, play golf, hike or explore on their bikes.
We'll meet fellow cyclists at a 6 p.m. reception, followed by dinner and commentary about the next day's ride. Cycling great Mike Fraysse, operator of nearby Mike Fraysse's Bicycle Resort , a world class training center, will talk to us about training, racing and other topics of interest. A visit to his training center is part of our first day's ride. We depart Eddy Farm and test our legs early on with a long, gradual climb toward Monticello, passing through evergreen and hardwood forests. The Forestburg General Store may be a welcome beacon along the way.