Calvin Serban (1)

Overall conditions were pretty stellar out there. I was riding the Litespeed Ultimate G2 Shimano GRX 825 Di2 build laced with HED Emporia GC3 Pro 700c wheels. For my tire selection I was running the Panaracer Gravelking X1's 40c. Overall the rig worked out well but one thing I'd do different is run either a wider cassette range or just go flat bar and ride a hardtail mtb as finishing this route on Kimsey rattled me up lol. For nutrition I had 3 morning star patty sandwiches, 2 big frank hotdogs, 3 skratch hi carb packs, skratch hydration mix, 3 skratch energy gummies and bobos pbj's which are so good. I then also had 2 redbulls and then purchased a coke at Towee. For anyone looking to do this route soon I'd watch out for the dogs on Hot Water Rd and Bailey. At the end of the day this was an epic route with spectacular views. Stoked to have been able to do it this year!