Has anybody on here signed up for this ride/race this year? The other thing is I always like to read some ride reports of previous races to get a feel of the ride. I know each year conditions can vary but at least it gives you a little bit of an idea. I haven't been able to find any ride reports. Any links posted here of that would be greatly appreciated.
I did this ride last year. It just happened to work out timing wise I was visiting my parents who live in KS and I was coming back from a CO trip. I liked it a lot. However, like the DK gravel, strong, tubeless tires highly recommended. I didnt run tubeless, and fought through 4 flats and cut sidewalls. Its a great time of year, scenic, lots of sunflowers etc. Last year the weather was perfect. I would definitely go again if it works out.
I did the ride last year; not tubeless, got a lot of flats. Goatheads abound in this area. It also ended up getting pretty hot and I ran out of water. Beautiful area though. Great riding. 120 miles is a cruel trick for someone who's used to the 100 distance, though.
We did it the first and second year, but missed last year while bike touring around Scottland. It was our first try at gravel and did the 70 the first year and 120 the second year and are heading back to do it again. We like the history part of the ride. The first year we just had Continental Touring tires. ( rookies ) We had been running with tubes and are now tubeless using Kenda Flintridge or G-Ones
Zurichman wrote:Has anybody on here signed up for this ride/race this year? The other thing is I always like to read some ride reports of previous races to get a feel of the ride. I know each year conditions can vary but at least it gives you a little bit of an idea. I haven't been able to find any ride reports. Any links posted here of that would be greatly appreciated.
Since you brought this race to my attention I've been trying to figure out a way to get there. Don't think it's gonna work this year. I really want to do this ride, tho.
Since you brought this race to my attention I've been trying to figure out a way to get there. Don't think it's gonna work this year. I really want to do this ride, tho.
