So I hear you guys made a memorial visit to Shingina Alley? Actually, that corner makes my point. The whole ride that day, I was feeling pretty good. On the way back, I hit that corner pretty hot because I was carving everything up I saw. I hadn't run into any gravel before then.....and when I did I freaked out. I learned a lot that day. Now...just imagine every corner having gravel in it, and having to deal with CRAZY INSANE elevation changes and blind corners an 90 degree switchbacks..all in the same corner. I would never...ever....ever...take an inexperienced rider on 555. Not because of the techincal aspect..but because of the safety issues re: the gravel. I might be in over protective asshole mode, but please...if you have a mix of riders, find another road.