J Sexton wrote:
> Bob,
>
> Will you share your thoughts and recommendations on tires, rims, and
> gearing for L'Eroica? What did you use? Did you ride the 200?
>
I've ridden the course in September (it is well signposted) and whatever your lowest gear is, you will use it ;)
35mm Schwalbes (didn't had Grandbois then) on open pro rims were fine, but I wouldn't want to go much narrower: if you are a little unlucky picking your line you could hit a deep gravel patch. Another thing to watch out for is that the roadsurface on the top of the hills (where the houses are) is tarmac (against dust?) . You finally make it to the top, gratefully pick up some speed and hit a terrible washboard when the whiteroad suddenly starts. Sun & shadows can be tricky too
-- mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands