It's not a race, but a magnificent ride--a "quadruple-gap century" traversing the legendary Lincoln, Appalachian, Middlebury and Brandon gaps, folding in the magnificent landscape and views of the Champlain Valley and the western Greens. Make plans to join in the fun as Addison County celebrates the inaugural Vermont Gran Fondo. You don't have to do the "Gran" distance of 104 miles, four gaps, and the steepest paved mile in the U.S. (at 24% grade) . . . two-gap "Medio" (69 miles) and "Piccolo" (46 miles) routes are available to accommodate varied fitness levels. Entry includes a post-ride party at Lincoln Peak Vineyard. For more information and to register, go to http://www.vermontgranfondo.com.