I just got my confirmation email that I’m in for DK 200 this year! Super psyched but also a bit nervous as this will be my first attempt.
I know there are several if not more DK riders/racers here on the TR forum. I thought we could start a thread for sharing ideas on training, nutrition, equipment, etc. We can also check in with each other for moral support in training.
It would also be fun to meet out in Emporia and even group up with similar level riders as a sort of impromptu TR team. If there are enough of us, let’s lobby for @chad, @Jonathan, and @Nate_Pearson to come out and be our support team!
I’m fine consolidating. I started one of the training threads. I felt like this was different enough but I’ll defer to you if you think it’s better under my other thread!
Interesting Posts on my FB Wall Tonight. I am bummed that my old teammate did not get in and I think there has to be a better way of classifying!
From a Former Teammate that Rides 15,000 miles a year; So I guess 43rd overall & 3rd in 50-54 age group in DK last year wasn’t good enough to make the cut this year
From a Cycling Acquaintance: Well I guess that means I need to start getting back on my bike. LOL! 200 miles of gravel is not easy but that is why we do it.
I got into my first dk200 for 2019 and was wondering what gearing is recommened from previous racers. I run a 1x11 currently with an 11-36 cassette and 44t chainring. I was thinking of going 42 or 40t for the chainring. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Might as well ask about tires too. I’m going to order tires for the season soon. I’m on 650x47 Gravel Kings but thinking about riding 700…maybe WTB Resolutes in 42 or Riddler 37s?.
@Gwoity the last 50 miles are pretty flat…~28 FUH intensity. The 2nd leg…Madison to Eureka…have the ‘big’ climbs where you’ll feel like you need one more gear: Texaco Hill, Teter Hill, Swing Creek Hill. But the 3rd leg is the one that will kill you. Nothing that will kill you on paper but just relentless rollers, wind, and heat.
