I've never done that ride, I have cycled different sections of the canal. If you have a road bike, go with a little wider tires..there is lots of places that have little chip stones and a packed powdery gravel. SOme sections are paved, which is really nice, and then there are the tree roots that mixed into the trail too. The scenery is nice, but depending on weather conditions, be prepared for gnats. People are friendly along the trail..