I signed up back in November and have spent the last six months pondering my kit list, spec’ing up my bike and getting as many miles in as I can.
I’ve gone for a fully rigid set up on my old Indy Fab, 3 x 9 for durability, 36 spoke wheels for strength and Ikon EXO tyres for speed. I don’t want to wear a rucksack so have fitted rear rack with small panniers and handlebar harness. I’ve also chosen bivvy bag + tarp and a jet boil for coffee and porridge.
I still haven’t fixed on my tactics, my intention was to try and get in about 96 miles a day and have a decent rest each night but I have been reading some of the race accounts from last year and it seems that most of the guys that finished last year packed in a lot more miles each day without so much rest. Perhaps that’s the way to go!
My biggest niggle is taking on enough calories so that I don’t burn out, particularly in the North section- any tips are welcome?
