This course favors a cross bike with knobby tires, but you can bring whatever you want. I’d be very surprised if someone on a mtb wins this thing, but there are parts of the course where you’ll wish you were riding full-suspension.
Beyond that, bring what you need to survive 100+ miles of intense riding. I recommend you leave food at the drop station….and eat a giant bowl of wheaties on race-morning.
And don’t forget to carry some cash, there will be ONE place along the course where you can buy some food.
Yo Bob, around what “mile marker” is the place to buy food?
I’m working on a detailed update with all of that business as we speak. Look for a post containing course details, maps, water, volunteer and food locations in Mid-April.
How many pubs does the route pass by?
I’m pretty sure you can buy beer in 2 different places on the course. Places where the beer is free will remain a surprise until raceday
I think I’ll be bringing my hardtail w/ lock-out fork, instead of the CX bike. The singletrack is what will wear me out the most, otherwise, and it’s light enough to be quick everywhere else.