Originally Posted by
Steve B.
The shorter distance is likely due to a slower pace on gravel. 65-70 makes for a long day. Only you know what kind of pace you can maintain.
The suggestion of shorter distances are more likely to appeal to people with less experience (and how well services are spaced out).
If the weather is good, 70 miles per day aren’t going to make much of a “long day” if one has some experience.
The GAP was graded (when I did it) and isn’t really “gravel” riding.