Second time at the Turkey Burner. Epic weather conditions this year made it a unique challenge.…
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November 9, 2022
Turkey Burner – 2022 Recap
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September 28, 2022
Snaggy Ridge 105 – 2022 Recap
Snaggy Ridge 105 represents my one year raceiversary, so I was looking forward to it, and somewhat dreading it, as a benchmark for progress over the last year. Intro: 00:07 Thank you: 02:11 Some Feedback: 02:46 The Race: 07:25 Teaching Moments: 13:05 Looking Ahead: 14:19…
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September 20, 2022
I expected this to be marketing BS, but it was fairly sensible…
There are a few interesting takeaways from this Rene Herse article on the aerodynamics of gravel bikes/riding. If you just want the TLDR; body position is where it’s at (duh). I did enjoy that they corroborated my assertion that aero gravel wheels aren’t a great idea :). But I would like to see some independent corroboration of the claim that a handlebar bag is more aerodynamic. They claim a small gain, probably…
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September 15, 2022
Turkey Burner – 2022
Last year’s Turkey Burner was a highlight last year. The course was awesome, the organizer was awesome, and it was just all around feel good event. I signed up for the 2022 race, on Saturday, November 5th, a while back but forgot to get this post up pointing that out. It should be fun, and the winner takes home a frozen turkey, and last year they got some malt liquor too :).…
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August 26, 2022
Snaggy Ridge 105
I will be heading back to Tipton, IA for the Snaggy Ridge 105 gravel race in a few weeks. I was unprepared for the experience last year, but in my defense it was my first gravel race, ever. Not sure I’ve learned enough, or am fit enough, to be more than an “also-ran”, but I couldn’t say “no” to the incredible benchmark that doing it again, a year on, will be. ATM,…
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August 25, 2022
Garmin Gravel Worlds 150 – 2022 Recap
Gravel Worlds is the largest organized event I’ve ever participated in, and the longest hardest race I’ve ever done. Race didn’t go to plan, but it was a fantastic experience that I hope to do again some day. Intro: 00:05 An Item of Feedback: 01:15 Race Start: 02:00 Thoughts on Aerobars: 03:40 Mistakes Were Made: 04:52 More Feedback: 06:40 Making Lemonade: 07:47 Grabbing the Takeaway(s): 09:07 Celebrate Good Times: 11:39 Measuring the…
It’s been quite the adventure with these Farsports gravel wheels, but despite the “learning moments”, it’s safe to say that I have a new favorite gravel wheelset.…