On paper 79 isn't bad. It's a fast road with fast and what Cheech said. Jst I would wait till it's a lil warmer and your more familiar with your bike plus im going to miss it lol. They ride this all year plenty of opportunities. I go out there as much as I can from Columbus and you can come along whenever. FYI your gonna be very cold by the time you get there. Trip out there sucks.