Originally Posted by
klarson90
I have been looking at topo maps and I agree, the trails are the best route for the least amount of climbing. Do you think that 700cx25 would be okay to navigate the GAP mid-May? I think after reading a few more posts here that I should just avoid the C&O as much as possible.
It largely depends on the weather preceding and during your ride. Even the C&O Canal would be doable with narrow tires when the towpath is dry.
Can you put wider tires on your rims?