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This --- > arcodemonkey wrote: Still processing this unfortunate turn of events. For me, the DK is more than just a gravel event. It was my introduction into the sport, the gravel culture. Jim personified that culture.…
My plan is carry all my food for checkpoint one to checkpoint three coming out of checkpoint one. I have a top tube bag that has the capacity to allow me to carry enough normal food there, and all my "astronaut" food…
Should we end up with significant amounts of mud, my two best pieces of advice are to carry some kind of tool to ensure you can dig out your cleats and be able to clip in your pedals. Also find a way to remain focused…
My second gravel bike, into the second year of riding it after upgrading from a 2014 Salsa Warbird 3. 2015 Specialized Crux Elite Evo. Rides very closely to my primary bike, a 2015 Trek Emonda SL6. Absolutely love it.
I will add my two cents here. There are a lot of great gravel tires on the market now thanks to the popularity of Dirty Kanza, but I have only worked with two models in the Flint Hills: Maxxis Ramblers and Donnelly MSO,…
These tires came on my Salsa Warbird, but I upgraded to a 40 series tire immediately. This means that these tires don't have one mile on them, brand new condition. Asking $80 for both (retail is $50 each, or Amazon has…
Bummer you had to drop out rob. I saw the carnage of riders start late in the second leg, and then the two support vehicles next to mine at the second checkpoint BOTH had their riders call it a day. I was beaten by the…
18:29:22 was my final time, spent 2.5 hours at the checkpoints. Didn't quite make the time I was aiming for, but I finished it.
Pretty good, actually. My only concern at this point is the mental aspect - can't lose focus in the pain and neglect to properly manage my nutrition and hydration. I have a calculated plan, but it will only work if I…
Three days to go. Final test run on the Warbird was completed this morning...now it's just nail biting until 6 am Saturday.
14 days to go.
For those riding the DK, the maps are out...including GPS versions: http://www.dirtykanza200.com/new-dirt/official-2014-course-maps/
Put in over 140 miles over the weekend using my Edge 810, and I have to say it is a bad ass piece of technology. Easy to use as well.
Clement Xplor MSO's. I had these installed on my Warbird 3 before I even took delivery. Heard and read so many good things about them, had to give them a shot. Hopefully they back up their reputation on May 31 at the…
I got a good deal on the Edge 810 performance bundle and I am picking it up tomorrow. Glad to hear it is worth the price of admission.
^^Good advice. Here is the training plan I am using. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/sport/a/doublecentury.htm
I just picked up my Warbird 3 last Saturday. Can't wait to get it on some gravel.
Clement MSO 40's are mounted to my Warbird 3. What PSI do you guys run these bad boys at?
Thanks guys! Bike shop is testing that my Warbird 3 will fit a 40 tire...and if so, I will be riding on them this weekend.
^^^Yep, I saw that. I actually found a way to get a smokin' deal on the Edge 810 performance bundle, hopefully I will end up with that soon.