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I've loved them and been perfect for the gravel rides and races including Seven and Tassie Nationals but I'd ideally want something more robust for this course.

@pedalaction exactly the reason for my change over. I enjoyed the schwalbe g-one r's, but could of been my combination of sealant (muc-off) but big punctures just left me stranded even with bacon strips. I've moved over to dynaplugs so we'll have to ultimately have to see

@@mortis13 I've been lucky never had much of an issue :)

Thank you, Phil loves filming so a win win :)

It was a great day for sure. So lucky and fabulous well run event too. Hope to see you at the next one

There have been a few crashes over the years but generally nothing serious, mostly just sliding

I'd love to get to SBT or FNLD but will be here for RADL next year for sure :)

it was a great event to be at as well! Hopefully it's on next year :)

Thanks this course wasn't as scary as some I've raced 😊 Conditions were almost perfect 👍

Thanks it was a beautiful day out. Did you take part?

@@pedalaction unfortunately no, I live in Melbourne and a bit far to travel.

@@johnbradley1599 if you get the chance I highly recommend it. All the best

Gravel events are such fun and this one with my bestie on home roads was too special not to share :)

Sadly many didn't get choice as a moto stalled on the hill. I knew this could be a factor so hung back and waited, worked perfectly so I could ride up

@pedalaction and here we were worrying that rider's would be the first to stall😂 love your work! Happy Straya day🍻🤙😎

@@Mark-1d I'm not saying they didn't ;)

It is indeed, love living here and having great access :)

They are a lot of fun for sure. It all depends on where you live to the number and type of events. RADL GRVL actually has a smaller distance for this years Tour Down Under, family friendly and suitable for begineers. Enjoy your riding and if you need help with your training reach out.

Thank you, see you out there on Friday

The RADL GRVL is a special one

haha indeed! It will be a fast course though with some rough and sandy sections choose your tyre wisely!

the maxis are a little chunky for the course we have here. Most of the course is champagne gravel, with some some forest trails where the extra grip and bigger tyres will make for a more enjoyable ride. Seven is a very different course and understand why you would have used the maxis for that course if you have the opportunity to have smaller tyre profile then do but I don't think it's nessasary just be prepared to be a little slower overall.

I like to think training smarter is better, yes you need to train 'alot' but it has to specific and managable to the goal you set yourself. I hope you had a succesful ride and despite feeling buggered can look back with a good sense of achievement.

It was just enough,definately more to see and do but there's the whole world too :)

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video

thank you, course records were broken as the conditions were good so I can't take all the credit but yes I believe I was better prepared and stronger :)

Let's hope it's somewhere warmer :)

Thanks Pete good memories for sure

Thanks Michelle would have loved your pompoms and cheering :)

Would have added your pup but she wriggles. Thanks to you and the team :)

Thanks was hard to film it on my own :)

Thank you, hope you enjoyed it

@@crickmichelle my gravel needs more action :D

Gravel roads around here are rarely flat, it's either up or down 😁

Thanks so much James. Did you race this event?

No, I haven’t raced Seven. I’ve raced the last 2 editions of the Long Dirty Warrny. Still trying to decided if I’ll do a 3rd but the memories from the last one and the block head wind on the day for 250 kms are still too fresh. lol

@@jamesrowe4861 I can really recommend the event. I'm hoping to do the 140km of Dirty Warny, I don't plan to do the really long one ;)

Wow well done, such history to a great event. I'm glad you enjoyed it

Wasn't it a brilliant event? I'm glad we inspired you to enter :)

Yes I'm lucky that my husband runs his own videoography business and likes to ride so he is with me every pedal stroke.

@@crickmichelle 💖

Thanks!

Thanks, that one was pretty hard

Don't know yet, a few things need to fall into place behind the scenes, but would love to go.

@@pedalaction Yes, it's a big expense. Next year - Nice, France. That would be nice...no pun intended😄

Oh you're very kind but I am feeling pretyy strong and fit right now. There are so many to choose from I personally really like veloforte as their just the right size for me but I also use Science in Sport Beta gels. For Seven I will be aiming for around 90g of carbs per hour for fuelling. Hope that helps

@@pedalaction Thank you!

Hi Kathy I'm running GRX 31/48 and and 11/34 cassette on the back. It came standard on my Liv Devote gravel bike and it's just about enough for me. There's been a few occasions I'd have like more but for this event it's fine. Gearing is a very personal thing though some like to grind and some like to spin, there are so many different options out there.

Nice David I'm sure there are others who can ride it. Aapparently there's another hill which is worse! Kirkham I think?

thanks Keith when are you going to join us? ;)

whilst excess weight is factor it's not everything as James proved being a bigger guy. It's still achievable even if you're not a mountain goat.

Would definately love to see some more women tackle this event, it's so inspiring riding with other women. I said hello to every women I saw on course and chatted when I could :

100% agree David food is so important. Our athletes have specific nutrition advice which suited them, however even with the right nutitrion the body can respond like it's never done before hence the large DNF rate this year.

that was the easy bit, harder was not making the video longer we did do a fair bit of cropping :)

it's certainly a wonderful place to ride. I highly recommend the event, if you ever curious to know if the event is for you let us know

@@pedalactionThe scenery looks amazing no doubt. But i'm terrible at climbing and very injury prone.

@@DanTuber keep pedlaling and doing what you enjoy

That is a great question. I've thought about shortening the route but that ditracts from what it is about this event that makes it so special. Perhaps some pace groups that keep particularly women riders together. What are your thoughts?

What a wonderful attitude and agree it is an amazing event and big challenge and commitment from anyone who signs up. Well done on completing, good luck with the rest of your cycling journey.

Thanks, certainly helps put it into perspective doesn't it

Thanks Lee, your speech was epic! Love the work you all do as wave leaders

reach out 'when' you take the plunge we'll be happy to help. Keep on pedalling

Always good to hear event info straight from the athletes, I can confirm that the back of Falls was absolute carnage this year due to the 40+ C heat down in the valley.

@@pedalactionyep, being there and walked up some - (mostly :) ) due to all around were not just walking - but laying down in the ditch not able to catch the breath ( get the HR down..)