This weekend is the WORS Eau Claire, Wisconsin race. It will be my first try racing a single speed. I will be entering my age group so I'll be riding against geared bikes.
I think I'm starting to understand what is needed gear wise for the best results. Eau Claire will be a challenge as it has a very fast, long lead out combined with lots of single track with some ups and downs but no real climbs. Gear selection will be very important.
The race is Sunday and I'll pre-ride Friday starting with a 33x18 gear. First, I want to be sure I can pull the hills. Then I want to be sure I can carry sufficient speed on the flats so that I'm not buried at the start. I really like the Eau Claire course and I think it is an excellent one to try with a single speed.
Let the insanity begin,
Mike
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