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It is. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a handy zoomable map. This is what I used when planning the gravel route.
Thanks quinnk! I've made the suggested change. To keep things simple the route now runs on 7 sisters/100th until it joins the paved route at 160th St
Hey all, I've been hearing some grousing about the Steve Hed memorial loop being only 15 miles long, so I decided to design (what I hope is) a Hed-worthy route. Below are links to ridewithgps files of a cross state…
Held early in Dec. 120k, 50k routes, also a 50k run if you're into that sort of thing. Starts and finishes at a nice winery. Mostly serves as a season opener for the winter ultra types, but if the snow stays away its…
A ride report can be found here Short version: It was a blast. Great volunteers and an excellent taste of what NE gravel can offer. Good time of year to be riding.
I've found that rim size can also swing tire size a few points. For example, I run 40mm Clement MSO's. Most people have found that they mount fairly true to size, but on the narrower Alex rims that I have on my…
Welcome to the Forum! Generally speaking, you'll find the environment of a gravel race more similar to a road race, but less regimented. What I mean is that generally a lead group forms early, and shells out riders as…
I'm doing my first Almanzo as well, but here is what I know. The 40-mile water is the town of Preston. You should be able to find something liquid in or around that town (including a beer tent apparently). This is also…
Gravel. Bike. 61cm Civia Prospect. Planet Bike Fenders and Frame Pump Banjo Bro. Saddle Trunk. Only put a few miles in so far, but I'm liking the ride very much. This is more or less the setup that I'm thinking of…
Not sure if you've had success finding one, but to the best of my knowledge Banjo Bros sells only through bike shops. QBP distributes them, which means almost any bike shop could get them in. Banjo Bros has a dealer…
How much is enough when it comes to tire clearance in the frame? I'm specifically interested in how that may change when dealing in bikes aimed at gravel. Not all manufactures include a recommended max size, and when…
I know Guitar Ted has taken delivery of his: http://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2014/03/raleigh-tamland-2-in-light-of.html
If you look at the Revolt as a cross bike, I'd agree that the geometry is a bit off. I think you need to see the bike with an eye towards its intended use as an endurance off road bike. The slack geometry and short…
I'm in. First time. Running 32mm Paselas
Wondering if any of you have had much experience turning a MTB into a gravel bike. I've found a Trek 830 on CL for $160. Ever since Guitar Ted's series on Gravel Mutts, I've been hunting for a candidate to hack into a…
I finally got a chance to take a Revolt for a test drive a few weeks ago. Spoke and Sport in Sioux Falls has a Revolt 1 and a Revolt 0 both on hand. My experience was compromised by the bike shop only having mediums on…
With the days getting shorter, and so many of us contemplating night rides, lets have a chat about lighting. What works, what doesn't? Is running a handlebar mounted light w/ a helmet mounted light worth the investment?…
Thanks for the information! A stiff carbon fork has been a bit of a concern for me. Admittedly, I'm used to a rather flexy steel fork, so anything might come off as harsh. Has anyone noticed rear rack mounts? Admittedly…
Anyone here have any intel on the Giant Revolt? I've not been hearing a whole lot about this bike so far. I know that Guitar Ted took a look at one at Interbike, said that the mudguard was a poor design. I know that the…
I'm planning on signing up. Heading up from NW Iowa if anyone is needing a ride.