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I use the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP. It's an awesome, reliable pump that puts out good volume. Its not too large and packs away nicely next to my down tube bottle. I've learned that the best way to store it is upside…
I'm looking forward to this race. There should be some good elevation to deal with. At last check I think there were only 25 signed up. I'm sure that will increase as the date gets closer.
I'm aiming for a 13.5 mph pace. If the gravel gods cooperate that will get me across the finish line just before sunset. If I piss them off somehow I hope they see it in their hearts to let me finish 10 pm. Five minute…
11500' of elevation gain from last years DK course. Guess it's flat till you get to 12000'. SMH
Awesome race put on by Bobby Wintle, Owner of District Bikes in Stillwater. He is a native of Emporia. So suffice it to say he knows a thing or two about laying out a good course. I participated in last years inagural…
RideOn wrote: Lastly, do most people fly into Wichita? Keep the pointers coming - thanks! Wichita is about 30 miles closer to Emporia than is Kansas City (MCI airport). From either direction your most expediant route…
Flint Hills. Taken on one of my DK 2013 training rides. The first is Junk Yard Hill Rd, a few miles northeast of Beaumont, Ks. The second is between Leon, Ks and Beaumont, Ks. The third is south of Leon, Ks.
Good looking rig. Are you running those Vee 12s tubeless?
DustyRhodes wrote: I have been riding gravel for only a year or so. I ride my hardtail 29er mtn bike with Vee Rubber V12 1.95 tires. The ride is plush on the big tires but I would prefer a drop bar bike. What (I think)…
Another option is http://www.revelatedesigns.com/ based in Alaska. I have the feed bags and frame bag.
My all purpose bike. Great commuter, so-so road, AWESOME gravel grinder! Basically stock. Have replaced the BB bearings with Enduros. Lizard Skins bar tape. First upgrade should be carbon fork for weight savings. Had…
Finish line pic. 17 hrs 55 min. One tired dude.
2013 was my first DK. It won't be my last. I began my training in earnest in mid January. I participated in as many gravel centuries as I could leading up to June 1st. One of our nearby gravel riders who rides for the…