With Ouachita looming this weekend, I am in that proverbial position of wondering exactly how things might turn out. The only thing that seems certain is that I'm a bit lighter and that packing the things needed to race is nearly automatic.
With Sam readying the BKB IF for action, my often used tactic of showing up with a creaking chain is probably out the door so I will have to find some other reason to be worried right before the ball drops on 80 miles of Arkansas fun.
I think the biggest difference between my ride this year and almost every other in years past is my fork. I'll be running suspension for Ouachita. I'm actually feeling mixed emotions on the idea. Sam's point, "You should save your hands for the bigger races later in year."
True... but I'm not sure I'll like it. We'll see soon enough.
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yo. i'm doing the oc for the first time. what do you pack...i guess in your camelbak?
Brent, I don't take a lot. Three bottles. Two with Accellerade and one straight h2o. Saddle bag containing a park tool, tube, lever and an emergency gel. I use a frame pump then put another tube and food in my jersey pockets. I rely on the aid stations for water refills and try to have all three bottles dry before I get there. I don't use a Camelbak though. Just try to keep things on the bike and in my pockets.
See you down there. Hope that helps.
thanks. let the brutality begin, eh?
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