D2R2 2021 - it's ON

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by nine

Does anyone know how big the 100km field is? sorry if i missed this in discussion, or if it's in a really obvious place on their website.

that is the great thing about D2R2, you can change what route you do till almost the end, you just want to let em know for certain ones because lunch is at a different spot and so they can plan but I think this year lunch will all be in the same place (beautiful covered bridge by the stream) so it won't matter and I bet they will let you change route till the day of.

Originally Posted by tuxbailey

Hmm, just checked the date and I will be coming back from Cancun the day before. So guess not. This will give me a year to acquire the necessary hall pass

Also, 16% grade?

There is higher grades than that even on gravel ahha. I think the 180k has a 28% grade or something crazy like that. You get of the bike you will be walking for a bit.

[tuxbailey]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

There is higher grades than that even on gravel ahha. I think the 180k has a 28% grade or something crazy like that. You get of the bike you will be walking for a bit.

So this is really a rando event...

[weisan]

[merlinmurph]

Can't make it, we'll be travelling, headed out to CO in the camper.

Always a great ride, regardless of the route.

[AngryScientist]

Wonder if the People’s Pint will be open?

[NHAero]

Their web site says this fall.
I've met the founders, very good friends of a close friend. Did you know they are avid cyclists?

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Wonder if the People’s Pint will be open?

[simpsonn]

I'm planning on heading out and doing this for the first time pending the registration doesn't fill up prior to it opening to the general public.

I saw the comments about tire width but just wondering about tread. Is it better to run something smooth or something with some grip? Wasn't sure how much is on pavement vs gravel. I currently run 38c Gravel King SKs and didn't know if that would too sluggish if there are a lot of pavement sections.

[pinkshogun]

2014 d2r2

[tctyres]

Originally Posted by simpsonn

I'm planning on heading out and doing this for the first time pending the registration doesn't fill up prior to it opening to the general public.

I saw the comments about tire width but just wondering about tread. Is it better to run something smooth or something with some grip? Wasn't sure how much is on pavement vs gravel. I currently run 38c Gravel King SKs and didn't know if that would too sluggish if there are a lot of pavement sections.

38mm GK SKs are perfect. Don't change a thing.

[cabriggs]

In for the 100k

[tkbike]

I have been riding these roads since the late 60’s, they can easily be ridden with 25’s, average NE dirt roads, nothing challenging at all. I have not ridden them in the past 4 years since moving to Fort Collins and Atlanta, but can’t imagine what could have made the routes change to make them a challenge!

[5oakterrace]

I did this once. Glad I did, but I ended up selling the bike as gravel is not my thing. Wonderful ambiance to this event. Very relaxed and you can start more or less when you would like around the designated time. Best to do this with friends. Nice feed at lunch and at the end. (The Mt. Washington feed, however, is tops.)

I rode with tires that were 40s. Big mistake as I felt like I was cycling thru sludge especially on the paved areas. I bombed down descents and could not figure out why I was passing so many people. Then I hit the washboards. That left me with a headache. Note to self: do not bomb down descents. I was grateful for a fellow cyclist who saw my front quick release was loose. Probably from the jarring and my fault for not tightening it enough to begin with.
I was surprised to see the folks with flats. Quite a few. I suspect pinch flats so be careful with tire inflation.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by tuxbailey

I have a question about this ride since it is talked about a lot here.

Is this a gravel bike ride only? Road bike with skinny tires (25c-28c) no need to apply?

I believe at least one person has done it multiple times on an old Raleigh Pro set up as a single speed (fixie?). Not sure 28s would fit that frame!

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

that is the great thing about D2R2, you can change what route you do till almost the end

Or if you get completely frickin lost, as I did.

[SlowPokePete]

I'm in for the 100k.

First timer, too!

SPP