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@Ryzard
Hi...to follow up on some kit used.
Cleats were speedplay zero's, great at staying clipped but with quite a lot of float (which I prefer) Only time I came out was on the somersault and that was only one cleat.
My gazzetta is not drilled to hold a bottle cage so I used an M-Wave universal bottle cage quick release. I was quite sceptical since it cost so little but was surprised at the firm hold on the frame without scratching and how it kept the bottle in even through the somersault.
Knowing that the food stops were good, I only took some Nuun for electrolytes and jelly babies for the morale (they don't really help with your body)
Can't say my wrists hurt as I barely held the handlebars, just guided them but my biceps were sore. Used double wrapped handle bars (mike giant tape) and giro x Cinelli gloves for the grip (awesome).
Open pave are 25mm and was impressed with them, didn't feel like I lost too much on the Tarmac.
Agree with Arvy, this is not recommended for your first century ride but if it is...way to go.