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The gravel events I have been training for range from 100 to 200 miles. I raced several centuries last year as well as the Dirty Kanza 200. \n \nIf you want to "race" the gravel events, I think you need to train a…
I love that the bicycle industry has caught wind of this genre of riding and is attempting to improve the options for this experience. I started riding gravel a couple years ago when I was coaxed into attempting the…
It's not just a fad. Perhaps it's even more than a trend. It's growing like a religious movement. Many who come to experience these iconic rides leave changed forever. They take that experience with them and…
No easy answer on the tires. Get them tough enough to avoid flats and you have to carry the extra weight. Get a fast tire, and you could spend some time fixing flats. I have gone with the heavier tires to avoid the…
I prefer to hydrate with a camelbak. I use the Octane. Holds 70 oz. The Octane is marketed as a runner's hydration pack. The bladder is low on the back, so you don't have all that weight on your shoulders. On training…
At my skill level, the disc brakes are worth the extra weight. I ride with a lot more confidence with the disc brakes. I'll never buy another cross/gravel bike without disc brakes.
Salsa Warbird has a TI option for half the price. \n
This is a great event. Can be tough to pull off a century on gravel in November, but the shorter route is a great option if you don't have the base for a full century. Great roads and fall foliage. Challenging hills.…
I have been riding my Warbird TI for about a year now. I have about 5 bikes, but this bike has become my favorite. I have an extra set of wheels that are set up tubeless that I use for gravel. Only other modification…