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Toadmeister wrote: LOL, gotcha. Still impressed by the event and location of SWIGG. I really have hardly made it to SW Iowa yet except for RAGBRAI, which is all road (sans gravel loop which I might try this year). I’ve…
Oops lol. That blog is not mine. I apologize for being misleading. The event is mine and the blog article was written by a participant. I linked to it cause it was a cool read. Sorry bout that. Note I went ahead and…
These are just a few of the 138 pics that were taken. Thought I would show a select few. The decision was made to call the 105 mile course at the mile 51 water stop and let all the 105 mile racers finish and be scored…
Edited......I will contact a professional.
TheRo0sTer wrote: Contact Soma. I remember tan walls separating back in the day. I apologize. I did some googling and found that gum walls have issues with UV damage and I kind of suspected that might be what was going…
GHC wrote: RE the part of this thread aimed at MECHANICAL clutched derailleurs with road shifters..... realizing this thread is a little old, so to update a little as it relates to mechanical clutched rear derailleurs…
GHC wrote: Nutrition mix is key, and depends somewhat on the individual. If doing long rides, I tell my pals to preload hydro starting at least an hr before ride with mix you will be riding with (I use Skratch lime or…
My biggest issue lately has become nutrition. In the past I have been NOTORIOUS for not eating or drinking enough water (and depending on the ride maybe drinking too much beer lol) and then bonking really bad. I have…
GHC wrote: The right answer is what you choose lol, and with that chosen stash of goodies, the bag seems to dove tail well. Ever considered a pull trailer (humor not offense intended) \n \nI got friends that use them.…
GHC wrote: Lol...ignore my previous post, leave the bag on, it’s perfect (thumbs up) \n \nLol does it look ugly or why did you change your mind
AlanEsh wrote: You have a rack on there, just put on a trunk bag and take off the frame bag; much less cross section for catching the wind. \n \nHere is my setup for a grind tomorrow. I actually had the rear rack…
cjdaking wrote: I'd take it off. Dirt and grit get in there, so the less you have it on, the longer the finish on your frame will last. \n \n That’s an excellent point.
I also run a gas tank bag on top in addition to my frame bag. I like having all kinds of storage area to shed layers or pull out a raincoat if it gets rainy and stuff like that. But I got admit sometimes I look at it…
Just wondering this. I had a bag custom made for my all purpose bike that I bike pack on and gravel grind on as well. I don't gravel race. I just ride for fun. I like to leave my frame bag on full time as it is super…
reubenc wrote: Hey, what's the date on this year's SWIG? Your blogspot page is a little light on info (and the 2018 registration page should have the date too, probably), but it sounds and looks like a fun event. \n…
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drwelby wrote: OK, I added the long course route to the Routes dropdown on iowagravelroads.com . It's an 8 hour drive from Colorado but I might try to make it, looks like a cool route. \n \n That would be so awesome!…
drwelby wrote: That's perfect, thanks. \n \nYour welcome. Bring everyone you can!!!
drwelby wrote: Do you have the route in a digital format? I'll add it to the Routes section on iowagravelroads.com. \n \nNot sure what u mean by digital but here are the links to both routes \n \n…
Definitely come check it out!!!