I'd never ridden more than 135 miles in one day prior to this event, but the feeling at the finish of Saturday's Smither's Gran Fondo ride from Minneapolis to Duluth was preternaturally euphoric. The ride started in a steady, driving rain, featured headwinds, crosswinds, and every other kind of wind, before finishing in a rush of sunshine into Canal Park in Duluth. Here's a breakdown of the kit I used. Soulcraft Royale - only steel bike on the ride. All day comfort, clearance for fat rubber, boss.Panaracer Tourer Plus Brevet 700 x 26c. I've been riding this same pair since last summer. Thousands of miles with zero issues. The excellent new Gravel King tire is modeled after this tire. Twin Six Cars-R-Coffins jersey + bibs. Flawless design, and comfortable all day on the bike. Couldn't ask for more. Ibex Short Sleeve Base Layer. We knew it would be wet and cold at the start, and merino kept my core warm and dry all...
I'd never ridden more than 135 miles in one day prior to this event, but the feeling at the finish of Saturday's Smither's Gran Fondo ride from Minneapolis to Duluth was preternaturally euphoric. The ride started in a steady, driving rain, featured headwinds, crosswinds, and every other kind of wind, before finishing in a rush of sunshine into Canal Park in Duluth. Here's a breakdown of the kit I used. Soulcraft Royale - only steel bike on the ride. All day comfort, clearance for fat rubber, boss.Panaracer Tourer Plus Brevet 700 x 26c. I've been riding this same pair since last summer. Thousands of miles with zero issues. The excellent new Gravel King tire is modeled after this tire. Twin Six Cars-R-Coffins jersey + bibs. Flawless design, and comfortable all day on the bike. Couldn't ask for more. Ibex Short Sleeve Base Layer. We knew it would be wet and cold at the start, and merino kept my core warm and dry all...