2019 Rwanda Ride

Faust29 said:
They usually clean up the trails in the weeks before... some years with heavy machinery. That’s what the Arroyo and Bell trails will need this time around.
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Didn't you guys get the email recently from them stating that they were aware that portions of the routes were a mess but that they were working hard to fix what needed fixing? I got it last week.
 
UPSed said:
A buddy of mine is contemplating which bike to ride. He said he may try it on his gravel bike and I said no way. What bike will you be riding Steve?
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It could be done on a gravel bike, but there would be a few parts that would be way too sketchy. Vista DH, Starr Rise, East Ridge climb, Oso descent, and then the sand in the Arroyo on the way back... No thanks.

I think a hardtail is perfect and that's what I'll probably ride. But... If I get the fitness way up, I may ride the Hightower as KoKo training. I'm just not sure I want to drag that one for 75 miles.
 
mtnbikej said:
I heard him say he wanted to ride out tandem with you riding bitch on the back. :rolleyes::eek:













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Faust29 said:
It could be done on a gravel bike, but there would be a few parts that would be way too sketchy. Vista DH, Starr Rise, East Ridge climb, Oso descent, and then the sand in the Arroyo on the way back... No thanks.

I think a hardtail is perfect and that's what I'll probably ride. But... If I get the fitness way up, I may ride the Hightower as KoKo training. I'm just not sure I want to drag that one for 75 miles.
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I was actually thinking of taking the Kona. Totally doable, just slower with the lack of suspension. I am not trying for PRs this time around...
 
I have done the Rwanda ride twice, and I might do it again this year.
I find most of it very Vanilla, and I always wondered what makes it so popular (I might answer my own question right there).
I can come up with a few guesses, but a "truly challenging MTB ride" was not one of them.
I know that they added the 75 miles option, but it is basically more of the same.

In about 9 days (April 6th) Not Dot Adventure will be holding their first ever Grand Fundo. I had a chance to ride the course last weekend with Jon Kearley, and IMO the course will challenge most riders' ability.
I signed up for the 50KM, and it looks like we will end up climbing about 7300 ft. ouch.

I'm using the event as another stepping stone on my way to Bikerpelli fitness (and ultimately BCBR completion).

Does anyone plan to do the Grand Fundo?
Should I start another thread for it? (I got nothing to add)
 
Faust29 said:
@Mikie - & @Voodoo Tom & maybe @Luis and @Stkx66

So... Signed up for the 75 yet? :p

Seriously... If you are going to sign up, sign up for the big kids' ride. If you aren't feeling it after the 50, you can always stop there. It's not a race, so there is no pressure... Except for the peer pressure of the guys you're riding with. :whistling:
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I don't even think I'm even INTERESTED... in doing 75 miles.... When does the madness stop! :eek:



...and don't say, "After 75 miles...:rolleyes:."
 
Mikie said:
I don't even think I'm even INTERESTED... in doing 75 miles.... When does the madness stop! :eek:



...and don't say, "After 75 miles...:rolleyes:."
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But... There's no penalty for signing up for the bigger route. The end of the 50 route is the start of the extra credit loop on the 75. If you're done after 50, then all is good. Roll in and have a beer. But if you're having one of those great days on the bike where everything is clicking, then you roll right into the extra credit loop.

Edit: And... The extra credit loop is basically what I go ride when I need a quick and easy workout. I used to avoid most of it on the single speed, because it's too flat.
 
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