That looks like a genuine Surly Krampus of which my Longitude is but a Genesis copy. Though I must say, if those photos are typical of the route I'm half tempted (apart from the 36 hours thing. That's like no fun at all. I'm more of a pub, curry shop, shower and a warm bed every 50 miles (and in that order) kind of Audaxer).
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Posted 9 years ago #
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Looks crossable ;)
DaveC, still got the Soul frame. Someday I'll get it resprayed, but it may be rusted beyond saving after a few years of being the snow commuter.
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@Instography
Good call. I'm all in favour of grueling endurance events but opposed to non-mindful cycling, leaving me quite ambivalent as regards audax.
Off-road touring is my preferred form of leisure cycling. Hauling tent, rations and fine wine over hill passes means that fifty miles can be quite a long way to go in one day.
So I may leave the time trial event to the young and over stimulated but steal the route for a three day tour.
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From Twitter: @reizkultur As promised, first bit of Capital Trail ITT from Portobello 2 Galashiels. Any ideas welcome https://www.dropbox.com/s/8mia6hq3kurqr1g/Capital_trail_out.GPX?dl=0
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@IWRATS
Yes, I might steal that route and the one you posted on the previous page that I can't remember the name of but don't want to go back to now that I've started typing. Sandstone I think.Posted 9 years ago # -
OK the proposed route is now posted on the Capital Trail 220 web page. There are almost 80 people signed up to the mailing list for more information. The Adventure Show has expressed an interest in covering the event. Kerry MacPhee has also shown interest in riding it...
So who else is up for the challenge?
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