Originally Posted by DrPete
I just pre-rode the course on Tuesday, and the only really sketchy part of the course is the turn onto the dirt. I almost ate it trying to take it fast... it is pretty dry, though. If only we could get a tiny bit of drizzle tonight.
I'm in for the 4/5 race-- road races are NOT my forte, mainly because I just don't put in the hours on the bike to be competitive in the 3/4 race. We'll see, though. Depending on how the race plays out, I feel like I can do some damage in a 4/5 field.
The brain has plenty of ideas, but we'll see how the legs feel about executing them tomorrow.
FWIW, I've decided to stick with my Mondo S-Works tires at 130psi mounted onto my PowerTap/DT RR1.1 bomber wheels. The dirt is smoother than I had thought.
Good luck to everyone, and I'll see you there!
Good luck in the 4/5 Pete. One of my 'mates will be in that one. I'm doing the 3/4.
Just remember to do all your braking before the turn and keep your eyes on the guys who try to jump ahead on the right side of the entry to the gravel.