I was rolling north during the 11AM hour, headed up to Sandy Hook for some laps before hitting a few of the hills in that locale.What time? I was slow and solo. That 10 mile stretch was the worst of the whole ride due to the strong head winds and the torturous noise off my helmet.
Total miles a tad over 127 due to missing a few turns. You're from the EU, can't you convert 200k? ...Congrats on the finish. What was the total mileage? Not sure if I missed it in the write up, but looks like at least 90. Those skinny tubes will explode even in a 32 sometimes. Why did you decide on those tires rather than a 28 or 32?
These were my thoughts. Those new gravel wheelsets look sweet and all, but you’re pushing that extra rolling resistance. 28 work for stuff like H2H and MKF, so they’ll work for these. Don’t hit pot holes.We put 650x47 on almost every gravel bike that goes out the door. I get the idea but still prefer a faster tire for long distance events. Less wattage output per mile adds up fast for the really long ones. Carbon bikes have gotten so good that steel is dead. Covering ground on a 20 pound loaded bike is a lot nicer than a traditional Rando rig.
These were my thoughts. Those new gravel wheelsets look sweet and all, but you’re pushing that extra rolling resistance. 28 work for stuff like H2H and MKF, so they’ll work for these. Don’t hit pot holes.
Nice work finishing the ride up, looks like you had some stuff to contend with! This was my first one too. I would have been screwed if I was alone the whole time cause in my newbness I didn't have a way to clip a cue sheet to the bars. Garmin is less useful than I expected it would be. You were better prepared than I was.
Nice job Walter -
Fending off the negative thoughts to complete the journey is a win.
Nice work finishing the ride up, looks like you had some stuff to contend with! This was my first one too. I would have been screwed if I was alone the whole time cause in my newbness I didn't have a way to clip a cue sheet to the bars. Garmin is less useful than I expected it would be. You were better prepared than I was.
Thanks Pat!anyone think this is too short a write-up, and needs pictures?
Good job on the finish!
Yeah, I think steel bikes are only going to be used in FLT in the near future. Also with the new bags designs, small panniers are becoming obsolete as wellWe put 650x47 on almost every gravel bike that goes out the door. I get the idea but still prefer a faster tire for long distance events. Less wattage output per mile adds up fast for the really long ones. Carbon bikes have gotten so good that steel is dead. Covering ground on a 20 pound loaded bike is a lot nicer than a traditional Rando rig.
did go you off in time? what was your ride?Nice work finishing the ride up, looks like you had some stuff to contend with! This was my first one too. I would have been screwed if I was alone the whole time cause in my newbness I didn't have a way to clip a cue sheet to the bars. Garmin is less useful than I expected it would be. You were better prepared than I was.