Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
I wonder if that is part of the upcoming 3-Volcanos 300k in August. Certainly not a MTB ride, but I've been warned about the 15 - 20 miles of gravel over the course of the nearly 195 total miles. The warnings I've been given are along the lines of "get whatever the fattest tire you can get on your bike" and "I won't ride it on anything less than 38's".
If most of that road/trail is like the picture, then a stout pair of 35 or 38mm tires and some careful handling should do the trick. I hope that is part of the course, because from that picture it looks beautiful.
Clifton - I am not familiar with the ride you are speaking of, but to ride the Ape Canyon trail to the Plains of Abraham, you'll want a Mountain Bike. Riding across the Plains of Abraham is a pretty fricking exhiliarating experience. Let me know if you want to try it sometime - you can borrow on of my Mountain Bikes and I'll give you a tour!