Thanks. Great info. I got into the MG 50 2023. First time. Starting to do research. I’m surprised that two bottles are sufficient. Water is the one thing that really concerns me. I sweat buckets and guzzle water. With no planned aid stations I feel like I need to carry so much water.
There are non-race-supported aid stations set up by the community at miles 40, 59, 66, and again at 88. The aid at 66 & 88 are where your drop bag is taken and you hit this same aid twice. Usually, there are other spots with water available throughout the race in random spots each year.
One thing you're missing...a rear shock! I can't imagine riding an HT in the Marji! I've ridden the Marji twice & I can't imagine riding an HT. I found parts of it to be very rough...and I was on my trainer!
Maxxis 2.35 ardent race front and 2.20 Icon rear at least that's what I ran last year single speed. I can't remember what I ran on my hardtail in 2016 when I buckled.
Thanks. Great info. I got into the MG 50 2023. First time. Starting to do research.
I’m surprised that two bottles are sufficient. Water is the one thing that really concerns me. I sweat buckets and guzzle water. With no planned aid stations I feel like I need to carry so much water.
There are non-race-supported aid stations set up by the community at miles 40, 59, 66, and again at 88. The aid at 66 & 88 are where your drop bag is taken and you hit this same aid twice. Usually, there are other spots with water available throughout the race in random spots each year.
Really appreciating all of your Marji videos. Thank you!
Glad you like them!
thanks for this Mark. I'd like to make a few trips up north prior to race day to familiarize with the trails.
Let me know when you do man, id enjoy showing you around! Might go ride some true gnar at harlow
One thing you're missing...a rear shock! I can't imagine riding an HT in the Marji! I've ridden the Marji twice & I can't imagine riding an HT. I found parts of it to be very rough...and I was on my trainer!
Haha a rear shock would definitely be nice I raced it this year on a singlespeed HT and I thought I broke my hand it was brutal
What size tire did you run on your hard tail?
Maxxis 2.35 ardent race front and 2.20 Icon rear at least that's what I ran last year single speed. I can't remember what I ran on my hardtail in 2016 when I buckled.
What gearing do you run singlespeed?
34x19 right now for up here
Monster….