“Don’t forget to enjoy the view — this whole thing isn’t a race!” a woman called out as I sped past an aid station.
She was right. There was no need to go full bore for all 60 miles of this race. I kept forgetting that. I’ve done my share of enduro races, but I was having difficulty wrapping my head around the concept of a gravel race with timed segments.
That’s the beauty of Grinduro. You go hard for five to 10 minutes at a time and spend the rest of the day riding with 700 other cyclists at a party pace.
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There are four stages along the way. Stage one is a one-mile gravel hill climb, stage two is a six-mile gravel road descent, stage three is six miles of rolling pavement and the fourth and final stage is a three-mile singletrack descent. The unique format and diverse terrain make gear selection critical.
- The horse: a mostly stock Devinci Hatchet Carbon Di2 Ultegra with a few race-specific modifications
- The course: a 60 mile mixed surface route with 7,500ft / 2,300m of climbing and four timed stages
Rise and grind
Race modifications
Spot-on stock components and room for improvement in others
Five lessons I learned at Grinduro
1. Dropper posts aren’t necessary
2. Tire choice will seal your fate
3. Pack light
4. Play to your weaknesses, not your strengths
5. Cruise, don’t crush it
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