Tire choice for The Crippler in Canon City?

I'm trying to get some some intel on the typical road conditions that I could expect to find on the course?

Anyone have some local knowledge they can share?

J. Peel I have no local knowledge of this course. Are you a flat lander or do you live in Colorado? From everything I have read about this ride I would be more worried about getting altitude sickness or not being able to tackle the stiff/steep/long climbs. I don't think you could go wrong with some kind of 40 cm tires and maybe some locals could chime in? I would be very interested in reading a ride report once you finish it as for sure it is on my radar.

Thanks
Zman

Did you post this in that regions section?

I live in El Paso and train at elevation but getting through that first 26 miles is going to be a challenge.  

I will certainly post a review of the event.

Zurichman wrote: .....maybe some locals could chime in?

I got some great feedback from a local group on Facebook - essentially you want a nice high traction, fast rolling tire on the rear for the climb and as much tire as you can get up front for the descent!

J. Peel wrote:

I got some great feedback from a local group on Facebook - essentially you want a nice high traction, fast rolling tire on the rear for the climb and as much tire as you can get up front for the descent!

Look at the gravel King Mud vs SK thread where Chas said this

Maxis Raveger on the front for traction probably 40 cm

Maxis Rambler on the bike for speed probably 36 or 38 cm not sure of their sizing.

Maybe PM him as I gather he has used lots of tire combinations.


Zman