61 miles
3,900 feet of climbing.
I've wanted to attempt this ride many times in the past. This year I made it a point to attempt because, at the time, I had inspirations to attempt the Dirty Kanza 200. I've never rode a "gravel" bike before, so I used this ride to judge how I would handle the gravel version on my brevet bike.
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| Gravel Bike. |
Over all the ride went well, I think. There is a combination of gravel, paved, and single track on the route. The single track really beat me up, but on the gravel and paved sections I was able to ride much faster than I would on my mountain bike. I think the bike performed well and is capable to finish the Dirty Kanza 200. Sadly, 2017 Dirty Kanza overlaps Devil's week, (1500k in 7 days), that I will attempt, if all works out, so no Dirty Kanza 200 this year. Maybe Dirty Kanza 2018? I know I have a bike for the job.
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| Post ride |
The bike doesn't look too sad after the beating it took in Hoosier National Forest.
There were very fast riders during this ride. I didn't push my hardest, but I did push considering it was only 60miles. I finish around 100th out of just over 200 riders. My finish time was under 5hrs. I'm satisfied.
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