I have compared a tough fast-touring Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard 25mm tyre with a Michelin Pro 4 Endurance 28mm.
Changing down the gears resulted only in a rumbling clicking sound and sometimes, eventually a shift. I got the bike up on the stand and had a closer look.
It wasn't the first time I'd gone to Paris with the intention of riding the world's oldest and most famous randonee.
I used a SRAM RED eTAP road groupset with rim-brakes for about eight months and about 4600km. Here are my thoughts.
After some playing around with the calculators I worked out that I can get something very close to my original compact 2x11 set up with a single, 44-tooth ring on the front and a wider 11-42 tooth cassette.
It seems remote working is an option in an increasing number of jobs. Perhaps this is because technology had made it easier to collaborate when not in the same room.
This is the first time I’ve heard it put in such emotive terms, but I know others who are nervous of cycling, especially on the road, due to fear of serious injury.
A big part of what I’ve found comforting, has been thinking that technology would solve the problem of climate change.
In order to be more organised and hopefully more successful in my upcoming PBP attempt, I’ve created a planning spreadsheet giving me a better idea of where I should be, when.
Something terrible and possibly violent happens to a family somewhere in the country. News sources report this in emotionally-charged detail.
For those with the stamina, see also my lengthy report of Paris Brest Paris 2019.
None of what follows is scientific, but based on my experience. I think it's better to have a plan and some targets to keep you motivated.
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