I plan on doing the ~103 mile with ~8,500 feet of climbing. I am from this area and it is a flat out beautiful ride. If you sign up PM or email me @ [email protected] so we can meet up the morning of.
My outlaws (aka in-laws) live in Asheville. Boy it that area hilly. But you're right, outrageously beautiful. I talk to the hubby and out-laws and see if babysitting and a visit is in order.