definitely think us MTBers have made riding off road a bit precious.
Oh indeedy.
I shall be doing it on a SS CX bike. Never ridden it before, but I'm assuming that, being a reliability ride, I can treat it like one, rather than some MTBer "we chased down roadies" nonsense.
So, for SS CX, suggestions on gearing?
So, for SS CX, suggestions on gearing?
38/19 was good a couple of years ago, maybe a bit taller if you're feeling strong.[
38/19 was good a couple of years ago, maybe a bit taller if you're feeling strong.[
I was strong last year, but not now..!
Currently have 40x18, but only riding v flat stuff. Might try 39x20 as an option.
Cheers
As for bike choice, I've done it on hardtail, cx and susser. If conditions are like the last couple of times I've ridden (dry and hard) I'd take the susser every time - it has fast tyres and full lockout, hence almost as fast on the tarmac anyway, and overall faster than a cx. Only is it's fairly damp would I ride a cx bike - just too bumpy and uncomfortable otherwise.
Is it possible to ride the course (based on 2010 bikely gps) prior to the event, or is some of it on private land?
i have just had a quick look at the 2010, as far as i can see there are two sections of footpath, on neither have i ever had an issue riding them in the last 20 years. The first is the first climb, labeled waterhatch, this has a hard core and tarmac surface now. the other is towards the end as you approach cleeve hill, I tend to ride this section less as can get muddy and i prefer others routes around here.
Is it possible to ride the course (based on 2010 bikely gps) prior to the event, or is some of it on private land?
Different route this year, and some of it is on "permissive" tracks, over which you are not allowed to ride a bike.
It's 60% tarmacNo it isn't.
Well if it changed to be closer to 50/50, that's a good thing.
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