I raise you Sylwia tackling* the Pennine Bridleway on her Steamroller...
I agree with @judenonesuch, there are plenty of fixed-gear audaxers who can hold their own on a road ride, but I suppose it's easier for Rapha not having to check people's credentials for group riding, pace and assume all roadies know what they're doing...
*photo of her pushing because she was riding down the descents faster than I could get the camera out!
I raise you Sylwia tackling* the Pennine Bridleway on her Steamroller...
I agree with @judenonesuch, there are plenty of fixed-gear audaxers who can hold their own on a road ride, but I suppose it's easier for Rapha not having to check people's credentials for group riding, pace and assume all roadies know what they're doing...
*photo of her pushing because she was riding down the descents faster than I could get the camera out!