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Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:53 pm
by JeremyC
50 miles, lots of gravel, limited stopping
8am from Townsend State Forest dirt parking lot (see route)
Who's in
https://www.strava.com/routes/2815685777387633656
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:16 pm
by KTeves
in
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:40 pm
by carlshimer
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.
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:34 pm
by JeremyC
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
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:37 pm
by KTeves
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.
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:48 pm
by Mchiauzzi
Likely in
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:21 pm
by JeremyC
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.
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...
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:24 pm
by strat
In
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:08 am
by koyle
Estimated average speed? I need to determine if I can squeeze this in.
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:36 am
by KTeves
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
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:16 am
by mfwestbe
I'll be there
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:59 am
by gjackson
In
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:49 pm
by Mchiauzzi
I assume there will be no place to refill water?
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 6:29 pm
by Danielsm99
I am going to try to make it.... I have the same question about water filling; is there?
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 6:32 pm
by optometry79
In
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:43 pm
by gjackson
Historically, there has NOT been a water stop. You should bring everything you need....
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:39 pm
by JeremyC
Correct, no water. 15mph pace should put us at 3:30
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:38 am
by Danielsm99
I am out... out too late....
Re: Sat. 6/26 Townsend Gravel route 8am clip in
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:31 am
by Mchiauzzi
Not feeling great, staying in today. Have a good ride