My first time is almost exactly like Indyfabz mentioned above... same town (distance 62 miles). By the time we got there, I thought my ride was done ( longest one day ride at that time). My back seized up, took a couple Aleve, took a walk, felt like I ruined the ride for the people I was with. The next morning, got on the bike, after five miles felt OK. Stopped and enjoyed the sights along the way ,(highly recommend) that's what I do it for. Stayed at Husky Haven second night.... Also like Indyfabz said, bring earplugs for sleeping. No matter where you stop on the GAP, I think they will prove useful. We are going to try and ride the GAP again before winter, this time slower and enjoying the sights more.