The key to success in this ride, however you define success, is putting the appropriate effort into the Lillooet / Seymour Valley Trail climbs. It is the nicest part of the ride, if you have the time to appreciate it. Take it too slowly, and your time will suffer. Take it too hard, and your time might suffer too (as mine did).

 

Shiro and I did our best to balance the climby, urban, suburban, highway and industrial roads. We were going to have some gravel trails in Richmond and Delta, but they are closed due to fire hazards. We know that some of these roads won't be very novel, but gosh, there are some beautiful sights along the way. I suspect a couple of the roads in Delta will be new to everybody. 

 

I strongly suggest riding this on Saturday or Sunday.