Originally Posted by chris406

My first Land Run 100 was 2017 the year of the freezing rain and crazy mud. My resin brake pads failed in the first 20 miles. Flintstone braking on downhills was absolutely insane. I was prepared for the weather but not for the brake pad issue so I had no choice but to stop at the half way point. There were many people that had the same issue. 2018 and 2019 I made sure to switch to semi metalic J40C brake pads and keep an extra set in my saddle bag although I didn't need them. This year they'll be in my bag again. One thing I learned in 2017 was to ride in the areas that are wetter. The better line is through a rut that has standing water, what appears more dry is actually peanut butter that weighs 10lbs. I'm doing The Double this year, If I make it through the 50k run on Friday I plan on enjoying every free beer/whiskey/margarita offered on the ride.

Good luck to anyone who is on the starting line.