BADLANDS 2023 Pre-race (Preparation & Equipment )

Prior to their first ever ultra-cycling gravel event (which starts 3rd Sept 2023) Mark and Caroline talk through the kit they have decided to take, bags they are carrying, and bike/wheel set up (details also below). The film includes a recce of some of the BADLANDS route, specifically a desert section (north of Gorafe) of this epic non-stop unsupported 800km (16,000m elevation) gravel ride. Bikes: Orbea Terra (Caroline S, Mark M) Wheels: Parcours Alta Tyres: Pirelli Cintuaro Gravel RC 45mm tubeless Running: Shimano GRX Di2 41/38T, 11/34T Bags: Restrap, Rockbros, Rhinowalk mixture!