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John wrote: Be careful with some of the segments. Some, are actually singletrack trails; some are old wood roads not rideable; even worse, some have been paved. Also, there are a few segments in parks where bicycle…
Thank you! Yes, I've found that site really helpful, and have mapped some nice loops I'm dying to try. If only the weather would cooperate.........!!!
Thanks. I had a professional fit done in 1995 when I bought a mountain bike, and have a pretty good idea of the basics. I have my bikes all set up to ride comfortably for as long as I typically ride (2-3 hours). The…
Understood. Thanks! So much to learn.
Thanks, everyone. The steerer is definitely steel but I do understand the physics involved and will heed your advice. Re: the bike fitting, I would probably want to get fit to one of my MTBs, as those are what I ride…
John wrote: A drive up to New Paltz, NY and riding the Mohonk/Minnewaska gravel carriage roads should be on you list. This is word-class gravel riding. Thank you, that is an excellent suggestion! I actually travel…
Thanks, everyone. Great info and perspectives. I ride to enjoy the outdoors. The better shape I'm in, the more difficult rides I'll be able to enjoy. And since the last time I did any riding with elevation was, oh, 1996…
Angstrom: so much info in such a 'small' package! ;-) I have an excellent workout app, Adidas Runtastic, that does those things - customized workouts, lots of exercises for every muscle group, etc. Need to get back into…
Perfect. Sounds like the ideal thing to get done over the winter. Thank you!
Angstrom wrote: 60-year old rider. My first "gravel bike" was a steel hardtail 29r MTB with a rigid fork. I did rides up to 60 miles on it. Tires: Fast tires make a huge difference. Look for rolling resistance data.…
Happy to help with the routes. Looking forward to posting my experiences. Intervals? Ugh...but I guess ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Gearing. I have a new drivetrain ready to install, same as I have on another bike, a…
Also, there is a really nice event close to home, the Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder, but it's at the end of the year, and I did pretty well taking photos and selling them (donating half the proceeds to charity). That said, I…
Thanks for the reply. I hear you! It's what I've found when searching thus far. Couple things: 1) I'd travel if needed, maybe up to a few hundred miles away, for the right event. 2) The real problem is I have no real…
Hi everyone, I'm a 60 year old vintage mtb but also road cyclist based in southern New Jersey that has decided to check out the gravel / adventure scene. My first exposure to gravel came as a photographer at a local…
Thanks for approving my membership, looking forward to learning and contributing! -kj-