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Beginner Biker
...Also there are only 6 rest stops, how much food and water should I be bringing along myself?
Two water bottles, start out full. One H2O, the other with an electrolyte replacement fluid. Top them off at every rest stop. Drink at least a few sips every 5-10 miles. You won't need to carry any food as there will be plenty at the rest stops. At every rest stop, down one or two bananas, an orange slice or two, and a couple P&B sandwiches, (if they have them). You may consider carrying a couple of energy bars in your back pockets, (just in case), but you probably won't need them.
Good luck. Slow and steady will work. An average of 8 mph should be fairly easy to do.