The NJ gravel grinder
01-27-22, 06:49 PM
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The NJ gravel grinder
just signed up for the May race very exciting. 2nd year of the event. i was impressed that it was actually mostly gravel roads...bedminster area. really good stuff.
01-28-22, 06:40 PM
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That Looks like Awesome fun! And the country/route is wonderful !
I may just have to come back and visit friends, at that time!
(and maybe rent a bike...)
thx for the heads-up!
Ride On
Yuri
I may just have to come back and visit friends, at that time!
(and maybe rent a bike...)
thx for the heads-up!
Ride On
Yuri
01-29-22, 09:03 AM
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go to bikereg.com isearch gravel races .nj may events. i dont know how to cut and paste.
i did the 1st one last year.well done.
yes i too as a nj boy but nwnj boy was impressed as the gravel roads were great...plentiful..just nice event.
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Try this. https://www.trireg.com/1728
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01-29-22, 09:37 AM
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Thanks for pointing this out, might actually sign up for the Sprint Tri with the spawn in June.
https://rsgadventures.com/events/
https://rsgadventures.com/events/
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you can make it complicated or just 'adapt'
if you have a bunch of road bikes or more than 1 wheelset...
swap tires for some 'cross' tires - 32mm would be fine for most 'gravel' in that area, no real steep, knarly stuff around there (as I remember)
or
get another wheel set , shimano cheaper wheels are quite nice, and tires to match...
I'd be very surprised if most riders couldn;t make it thru that area with a mid to higher 30s inch gear... 34x28 with 32mm tire = 33 gear in.
if you have a bunch of road bikes or more than 1 wheelset...
swap tires for some 'cross' tires - 32mm would be fine for most 'gravel' in that area, no real steep, knarly stuff around there (as I remember)
or
get another wheel set , shimano cheaper wheels are quite nice, and tires to match...
I'd be very surprised if most riders couldn;t make it thru that area with a mid to higher 30s inch gear... 34x28 with 32mm tire = 33 gear in.
01-29-22, 05:09 PM
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you can make it complicated or just 'adapt'
if you have a bunch of road bikes or more than 1 wheelset...
swap tires for some 'cross' tires - 32mm would be fine for most 'gravel' in that area, no real steep, knarly stuff around there (as I remember)
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get another wheel set , shimano cheaper wheels are quite nice, and tires to match...
I'd be very surprised if most riders couldn;t make it thru that area with a mid to higher 30s inch gear... 34x28 with 32mm tire = 33 gear in.
if you have a bunch of road bikes or more than 1 wheelset...
swap tires for some 'cross' tires - 32mm would be fine for most 'gravel' in that area, no real steep, knarly stuff around there (as I remember)
or
get another wheel set , shimano cheaper wheels are quite nice, and tires to match...
I'd be very surprised if most riders couldn;t make it thru that area with a mid to higher 30s inch gear... 34x28 with 32mm tire = 33 gear in.
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Hey, if you were to make a recommendation of tire size (or recommended range) for this event, what would it be? I have a variety from 32 - 43 to choose from.
05-02-22, 01:26 PM
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if i could go bigger i would but not huge.. fast hard packed roads some loose areas but fast smooth roads.
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05-03-22, 05:54 PM
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I have been 'voluntold' and will be manning one of the aid stations. Can't wait to see how it turns out!
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05-22-22, 04:30 PM
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Oof, it was a hot and humid one today!
I was at the 3rd aid station, so hopefully was able to help some of you come through. We had a great time chatting with and helping out the riders today.
I was at the 3rd aid station, so hopefully was able to help some of you come through. We had a great time chatting with and helping out the riders today.
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we got only 1rest stop....great event.
05-26-22, 08:33 AM
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Too bad it was so hot. It was so pleasant before and has been since.
I have to say I’m a bit disappointed the results aren’t back yet.
I have to say I’m a bit disappointed the results aren’t back yet.
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