Hey, NoDak,welcome aboard! I think you'll have a good time rolling through the state.You'll do fine once you get some mileage under your belt.If you can build your mileage up to 60-70 miles in a day, the week of touring will be fun.There are riders of all ages and abilities so I doubt that you will riding solo.This could be a good year to do a century ride if you have never done one before. This is a well supported ride but some of us like to break camp kinda early just to see the sun rise so sometimes the reststops aren't set up yet. I carry 2 larger water bottles and a camelback so I can go about 60-70 miles without stopping so reststops aren't a big deal for me. You'll miss out on some cameriderie by not camping with the rest of us.You better check for motel rooms soon. The cyclists will double or tripple the population for the day in some of the towns.It is a good time being a tourist!Make sure your bike clothing and gear is broken in and good fitting i.e. shoes,socks, shorts, jerseys , helmet,gloves, bike saddle,pedals,ect.If you're comfortable on your bike,then there is no bad day on a bike.Don't let me forget, there is a traveling masseuse that sets up every day.Crickett is tops for sports therapy. Get a registration form and talk to **** Messerly for any extra info. I can't remember if I ride to eat or if I eat to ride !