{"id":3341,"date":"2024-10-02T01:53:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T15:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/2024\/10\/02\/preparing-for-country-roads\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:09:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T02:09:42","slug":"preparing-for-country-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/2024\/10\/02\/preparing-for-country-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing For Country Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to riding rough country roads, preparation is key to ensuring both comfort and safety. As the 2024 Bowral Classic approaches, it&#8217;s time to check your bike and gear, making sure everything is ready for the challenge ahead. Unlike a regular bunch ride, gravel and uneven surfaces demand a different approach. From reinforcing your bar tape for better control to ensuring your bidons are snug in their cages, every detail counts. With expert tips from Schwalbe and suggestions for a smooth ride, here\u2019s what to keep in mind as you gear up for the Bowral Classic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bar Tape<\/strong> \u2013 take a close look at the bar tape on your bike, the Bowral Classic could be the perfect time to renew it! Look for slightly thicker and more shock absorbing tape that will allow for better comfort and control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gloves<\/strong> \u2013 we would suggest quality gloves that grip well and have a properly padded palm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bidons and Cages<\/strong> \u2013 bidons often bounce out of cages on rough roads and can lead to a crash. Ensure your bottles and cages are compatible \u2013 and correctly matched with the bottle fitting snugly in the cage. As for the two-bottle cage mounting screws, be sure to check and tension them before the event!\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_16961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16961\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16961\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/my2024_z1_white_right_1400x1011800x600-768x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lazer&#8217;s Z1 KinetiCore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><strong> GPS\/Computer bracket<\/strong> \u2013 again, ensure this is tight on the bars! There\u2019s truly nothing worse than a slipping GPS mount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gear &amp; Helmet<\/strong> \u2013 Like preparing for any cycling trip, we\u2019d suggest making a checklist and laying out the gear and equipment you are taking to the event. Kit, jersey, gloves, spare tubes, sunglasses, shoes, socks and of course your helmet. Regarding your helmet \u2013 has it been crashed, dropped, or sustained any significant impact in its lifetime? It\u2019s worth noting helmets should be regularly inspected and replaced if necessary. Always ensure you are riding a quality lid with the Australian Standard label and manufacture date decal inside.<\/li>\n<li>In need of a new one? Be sure you check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lazersport.com\/oc\/\">Lazer<\/a> stall at this year&#8217;s Village.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group Riding<\/strong> &#8211; If riding with a group, we\u2019d suggest you slow down and leave more of a gap between yourself and the rider in front. You need to be able to see bumps, imperfections, and potholes \u2013 if you\u2019re too close to the rider in front you\u2019ll have less response time.<br \/>\n<h3>Tyre Tips From Schwalbe<\/h3>\n<p>The quality and width of your tyres for this year\u2019s event will be very important. Locals have said 28mm is the minimum they\u2019d ride. So far as width goes, Guy McCausland of Schwalbe Australia offered this advice:<em>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen tyres of 23mm go to 25 then 28 then 30\u2019s and now 32\u2019s are \u2026 the <\/em><em>worse the road the bigger the tyre should be. On bumpier roads you want to roll over obstacles rather than be deflected and ultimately lose energy from them. <\/em><em>You want your axles to remain at a constant level above the road to help overall efficiency.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to riding rough country roads, preparation is key to ensuring both comfort and safety. 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