Clear Lake - Mendocino Tour (6 days)

Hi Folks, this is a 6 day tour I am planning in June. It will be a big and fun tour! Proposed route is here: RideWithGPS link
DESCRIPTION:
The route includes 6 challenging days of very scenic riding. The total distance is 278 miles with over 21,000 ft. of elevation gain. 58 miles will be unpaved (gravel), which adds additional difficulty.
I have split up the route so that each day is doable in 6 hours of riding by a relatively fit rider, 7-8 hours if you are slower.
Among the sights we'll get to see:

• Lake Sonoma (camp - night 1)
• Healdsburg / Russian River
• Cloverdale
• Clear Lake State Park (camp - night 2)
• Low Gap Road to the coast (camp - night 3)
• Van Damme State Park (camp - night 4)
• Sea Ranch
• Salt Point State Park (camp - night 5)
• King Ridge area and Cazadero

There will usually be water available near where we are riding, though you may need to filter it. Should also be some good swimming opportunities.
We'll ride the SMART to the start and from the end point of the loop (Santa Rosa - check the map link above).
Please comment below if you can't see the map or if you have questions.
It should be a great adventure. Please no beginners.
TRAINING:
This will be a physically challenging tour. Make sure to do at least 2 rides in excess of 50 miles and 4,000 ft climbing in the 2 months leading up to this tour. It would be great if you did a separate bike tour before this tour, but since I won't be doing that myself, I won't hold anyone else to it. I'll be in touch with everyone who signs up to check in about their training.
REQUIRED GEAR:

• a solid gravel bike or bike with wide tires (minimum 32 mm, preferred 36+ mm)
• tent and sleeping bag
• water filtering device
• 2L water capacity (carry min 1L at all times in back country)
• bike computer or paid navigation app on your phone that will function without internet
• enough food for 3 full days (we can supplement on the road)
• plenty of snacks (nuts / dried fruit etc.)
• frame bags to carry all your stuff

MISCELLANEOUS: Thurs 6/19 is Juneteenth, and no matter what the White House says, we will celebrate it!

Thanks!