Originally Posted by DnvrFox
One more thing that was mentioned but perhaps you didn't pick up on, and likely you already noticed this:
Don't use any equipment you haven't already used a lot and is broken in.
I remember when I rode the Hardscrabble Century, I used a new type of Camelbak. It leaked all over me during the ride. This ride ran into an October Colorado snowstorm and freezing wind. I was at least prepared for that with gloves, etc., but many of the riders were not, and it was quite a downhill with freezing conditions before you got to a lower elevation.
Not likely THAT will happen to you.
Good luck.
Yet another good point. All my stuff is well broken in and the bike is new enough, yet ridden far enough that it should be the least of my worries. Thanks for the kind words
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