Well folks I finally attempted this tour. I say attempted because I didn't do all of my planned route. Still had a lot of fun on some of the steepest hills I've ever ridden. Here's a link to it on CGOAB
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...c_id=5639&v=60
To those of you that assisted in my journey, I thank you all. I used a lot of your advice and heeded your warnings. thanks, Charlie