Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in

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Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in

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50 miles, lots of gravel, limited stopping

8am from Townsend State Forest dirt parking lot (see route)

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define gravel: you can do it on a roadbike with 25's or you need a gravel bike. Also, if I do it I know I would be dropped and that's ok.
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carlshimer wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:40 pm define gravel: you can do it on a roadbike with 25's or you need a gravel bike. Also, if I do it I know I would be dropped and that's ok.
Gravel or CX bike
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JeremyC wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:34 pm
carlshimer wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:40 pm define gravel: you can do it on a roadbike with 25's or you need a gravel bike. Also, if I do it I know I would be dropped and that's ok.
Gravel or CX bike
I guess technically it's doable, but you're going to want wider tires with tread meant for dirt or you won't be happy. And then there's gearing: typical 34 - 28 gearing with 25mm road tires will make you VERY unhappy. :cry:
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KTeves wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:37 pm
JeremyC wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:34 pm
carlshimer wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:40 pm define gravel: you can do it on a roadbike with 25's or you need a gravel bike. Also, if I do it I know I would be dropped and that's ok.
Gravel or CX bike
I guess technically it's doable, but you're going to want wider tires with tread meant for dirt or you won't be happy. And then there's gearing: typical 34 - 28 gearing with 25mm road tires will make you VERY unhappy. :cry:
There are definitely gravel routes that you could ride a road bike on. This isn't one of them. There are several class VI roads that are short but pretty gnarly. You'd probably break your bike or your face or both. Plus we descend at mach speed and you'd be left for dead...
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Estimated average speed? I need to determine if I can squeeze this in.
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koyle wrote: Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:08 am Estimated average speed? I need to determine if I can squeeze this in.
"probably just over 3 hours" I'm told
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I assume there will be no place to refill water?
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I am going to try to make it.... I have the same question about water filling; is there?
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Historically, there has NOT been a water stop. You should bring everything you need....
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Correct, no water. 15mph pace should put us at 3:30
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I am out... out too late....
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Not feeling great, staying in today. Have a good ride
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