Not to derail the thread, but MKF is a blast. Different format than HoH. Everyone leaves as a group from Emmaus, pace is pretty chill. Some splits on the first hills, but it stays in 2 or 3 groups. How you ask? Because every dirt uphill is timed. Which means everyone's saving their powder for the fun stuff. And by fun, let's use Goat Hill Rd as the example. 25% in spots, it's washed out gravel and dirt and 3/4 mile long. When you're done, it's much more fun to hang out and wait. Or lie on the ground and weep. Rinse and repeat. I think there are 15 or so of these. There's a break at the half-way ish point. Most likely there'll be beer there. Post ride party at Funk Brewery.
It's organized by Dave Pryor, of Bilenky Junkyard CX and SSXCCXXSS, or whatever, fame. He can throw a party. And ride a bike.
He's also not interested in killing you, which is why it got cancelled last year.
And for $30 bucks, which goes to support the
Pennsylvania Perimeter Ride Against Cancer, there really is no downside.
Bike stuff: 28mm tires are best. The gravel bites. 34x28 minimum