I enjoyed it for the two years I did it - I think there is a novelty associated with actually doing the kind of riding gravel is sold as. Worn off for me now though, for I have become accustomed to the mud bath.
I’ve done it a bunch of times and probably wont do it again.
For less driving/faff I could go and ride around Aberfoyle/Callander which actually have interesting terrain and good views. Although I will admit there is something fun about riding through the woods with loads of other people.
Is this event actually fun? Riding endless fire roads through endless Sitka in April sounds a bit of a grind.