mack_turtle Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Not sure if this should be a "roadie" discussion. I always have fun with these rides. 100K on gravel roads is something I can do, but it sounds miserable in the heat. I might just do the 50k at chill pace. https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/TX/Lockhart/TheLockhartBreaker2018?rsus=100-200-a12dd788-0c54-426e-9c91-84078761db6b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertNomad Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I rode the 200km last year. It was a very tough ride. By mile 75 I was questioning my own sanity. The 100km option seems the perfect distance to keep things enjoyable but still a challenge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 I have not seen a map yet. how far do you have to go before you repeat a "lap?" I signed up for Come and Grind It 100k earlier this year. the 100k was just two laps of the 50k course. it was hot an humid, so after the first lap, I saw cold beer and shade and didn't want to see all those pastures again. I called it a day after 50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I think I'll sign up for the 50K chill ride, just to get out there and meet some new people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, TheX said: I think I'll sign up for the 50K chill ride, just to get out there and meet some new people. Nice! The manager at my old LBS (Buda Bike Company) used to be/is still involved with these. You might check their social media for map/info etc. Good luck to you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertNomad Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, mack_turtle said: I have not seen a map yet. how far do you have to go before you repeat a "lap?" I signed up for Come and Grind It 100k earlier this year. the 100k was just two laps of the 50k course. it was hot an humid, so after the first lap, I saw cold beer and shade and didn't want to see all those pastures again. I called it a day after 50. No laps on the Breaker - it's just one big grind regardless of distance. I think the 200km covered 3-4 counties and we ended up way south of i-10 at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 There will be a cutoff for the 50km event. The Come and Grind it is the only gravel event I know of which repeats the loop - I too bailed after one lap this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 OK, signed up for the 50K fun ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRIDER Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 what are some good tires for this event if you have a 29" hardtail mtb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 This is last years course, which will probably be the same 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Tires- something light with tiny knobs. Spec Renegades or Schwalbe Thunder Burt's would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I assume the course is not marked in any significant way and you need to make sure to have cue sheets? How hard is it to follow the course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertNomad Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Tires: ikons for the win. Austin Walker won the flat-bar 200k on Ikons last year. Navigation: the organizer sets up a route in Ride with GPS which will give you cues on your phone. Else the course is marked (unless some numbskull sabotages it). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 hours ago, JRIDER said: what are some good tires for this event if you have a 29" hardtail mtb? X2 on the ikons, and you can use them on the trails also. If all else i have some lighter, fast rolling WTBs and geax i dont uses that'll let go for a good deal if you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I'm riding the Kona. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Spinistry marks their route very well. Rather light on post-ride festivities, but perhaps they will improve on that. Mrs Spinistry makes a mean salsa! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJsnoozer Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 what are some good tires for this event if you have a 29" hardtail mtb? Aspens 2.25 Bontrager XR2 team issue 2.2 These tires are almost as fast as my slicks on pavement. I give up less than 1 mph on solo rides to the slicks. These tires also hook very well and punch above their weight. I run ikons and other tires, but the two mentioned tires would be my pick. Also great tires for SATN and Walnut. I like the Aspen in rear for the greenbelt until it gets bald. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTheCatLady Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Signed up for the 50k fun ride. See you guys there. -cls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, MrTheCatLady said: Signed up for the 50k fun ride. See you guys there. -cls Hope to see you there. I'll be the 60 year old white dude with a shaved head and lots of tattoos. Probably not too hard to spot among all the youngsters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTheCatLady Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I'll be the 46yo white guy with a white jersey and a white helmet on a white bike because evidently I'm Roy Rogers. If you don't see me right away just wait about 20 minutes and I'll be the guy who is out of water already and bringing up the rear. -cls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJsnoozer Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hope to see you there. I'll be the 60 year old white dude with a shaved head and lots of tattoos. Probably not too hard to spot among all the youngsters.You just described 5 guys at Camp Eagle last weekend. :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I'm in for 100k. I'm on a black and white TrueFab bike with BSS Club jersey and faded (WTF?) Giro yellow helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRIDER Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I've never done a gravel grinder or ridden in this area. What is the recommended tire pressure for a 29" ht mtb with 2.2 tires? I'm signed up for 100k, but may have to bail out at 50k due to some other commitments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienSP Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 42 minutes ago, JRIDER said: I've never done a gravel grinder or ridden in this area. What is the recommended tire pressure for a 29" ht mtb with 2.2 tires? I'm signed up for 100k, but may have to bail out at 50k due to some other commitments. I'll be super general and take a stab at your weight, since it's weight dependent. 150-180lbs 25ish psi, 180-200lbs 30ish psi, 200+lbs 35psi. Rear tire 5psi over the front tire pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRIDER Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I'm 230 with riding gear. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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