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Yeah, I think so. She's also already spent 3 weeks acclimatising and scouting out bits of the route so I reckon she's got it all pretty dialled in.
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She's also already spent 3 weeks acclimatising and scouting out bits of the route
That counts for a lot. Most people will just rock up and have to deal with the unknown.
The route has a fair bit of smooth tarmac so aerobars are worthwhile. But there is plenty of rough gravel, and a day long section of hike a bike. Aerobars will not be a lot of help for that!
frank9755
Isn't that the same setup Lee has used in the past? Familiarity with kit is important too. Plus there's a few hundred grams less weight to carry everywhere. I'm not sure what I'd do - it really depends on how much smooth(ish) double track/ fire road there is. If there's bugger all you can ride on the aerobars I'd question taking them.