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If you go back a few pages, I posted a few shots from my recce ride of the route.
https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14785886/
It's road/tarmac until Epsom, then we cross the race course - its chalk/flint at that point, then leads to clay/sand and into woodland, after that it's road again, then fine gravel (a managed trail). The Downs link itself is gravel. After Stan's Bike Hut it's rougher gravel/clinker then fine gravel (managed trail).It's all rideable on 28c light touring tyres. I probably wouldn't want to take 25c or 23c tyres unless you need some fillings removed and thin sidewall race tyres would probably be a mistake.
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Thanks! Very helpful. Trendy bike it is.
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I’m an idiot so have packed up the slim tyred fixeh for a nights bivvying tonight and that’s my decision made without option to change it.
“I never go for a walk without my bike” is the RSF mantra.
Anyhow, I’m getting some fillings put in next week. What’s a few more??
Thanks though dude!
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Ah cheers I’ve worrying this morning that I should have changed marathon supremes for Specialized sawtooths (teeth?) yesterday. There’s rain due at the south end and the forecast up here is all over the place
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26c tyres and lots of swearing will have to do for me.
I’ll be coming from Tottenham so a slightly later start suits me.
youramericanlover
jaeyukdapbap
stelfox
dsalmon
I’m umming and ahhhing about this dilemma too. My major issue is my carradice is quite heavy with a nights camping kit. Stickers are not an issue as all my bikes have mudguards because IM NOT A MONSTER. ;)
Gonna go with whatever my fuzzy Tuesday morning head decides tomorrow...