5 Tips for Gravel Riding and Racing the Dirty Reiver

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Here is my tips for riding any gravel events and also the Dirty Reiver.
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@brentcarr3281 2 ай бұрын

A tip I use at 3 peaks cyclo cross is remove handlebar plug, slide in a couple of long cable ties and replace plug. They can really get you out of a hole, I've used one to keep a shoe on my foot after I ripped the shoe fastner off on a rock, also used them to tie my saddle down when one of the seat pin cradle bolts snapped. Both times saved my race and allowed me to finish and get back.

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Zipp ties are magic. Great tip.

@suzannesharp5078 2 ай бұрын

looking forward to the post race vid

@nickfitzpatrick5302 2 ай бұрын

Have a cracking race and can’t wait for the post race vid. You still look light on to me in terms of nutrition for such a long race, it’s amazing how little you can not only get by on but actually smash it too. Fair play and have a bloody brilliant day 👍🏼

@Steven-Sea_gull 2 ай бұрын

Mech hanger in the spares bag better of looking at then for it 🤔 👍

@TheMightyFOD 2 ай бұрын

May I add an obvious one which i wish i had reminded myself before the Dirty Reiver: Don't touch the brakes on a steep descent on gravel. I discovered to my regret. Oh and magnet mounts for your bottles!!!

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching.

@colinmaceachern9 2 ай бұрын

Top man Tony. Solid advice for anyone starting out. Best of luck over the weekend.

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@adamfeatherstone4045 2 ай бұрын

Sitting in a b and b 10 miles from Kielder trying to figure out how to get to sleep early, nice to have something out before. Would suggest plugs are probably worth mentioning, dr is smooth but has sharp stones, at the second half of the start queue the first 30k or so last year were littered with slashed sidewalls

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Oh shit I forgot to put plugs in.

@thefechancyclist7615 2 ай бұрын

Good luck Tony 👏

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@cycloboyriley 2 ай бұрын

Cool tips! on my way now to the event! Riding it with my dad, will look out for you and wave

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Make sure to give me a shout.

@user-hr3eo5bo6z 2 ай бұрын

Good tips are kid !! Good luck!!

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@teeterboy3 2 ай бұрын

Tip: have a merch company that can ship to Canada because I REALLY WANT A NOW DAFT shirt 😢

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

I need to figure out how we make this happen. What size would you need?

@teeterboy3 2 ай бұрын

@@NowtDaftTonyFawcett large - black was the only colour but would prefer white.

@K3MCL 2 ай бұрын

Good luck mate. Smash it From all @KineticaSports UK 👊

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@kevinlyon9501 2 ай бұрын

Finally you're going to fuel properly leave the pork pies till after, best of luck have a good time.

@malcontent510 2 ай бұрын

Heh ... I'll believe it when I see it. Also 3 gels + 2 pork pies still sounds a little light to me. But, importantly, the electrolytes will help to fend off muscle fatigue.

@BikepackingAdventures 2 ай бұрын

I haven't got one myself, but recently was in granguanche gravel, race across the canaries island, series released yesterday on channel, and what I found and although I didn't have one myself, many riders wore the apidura race hydration vest. Costly, but it means yes you have a food instead the bag with bladder but the front pockets you can also have red bull, food gels whatever without entering the main compartment. Maybe one day I'll buy one - but I fairly big investment and maybe too big if your don't doing enough of those kinds of activities.

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I think the pack should massively help this year. Won’t lie bit nervous as last year was a tough day out m.

@malcontent510 2 ай бұрын

Good tips, Tony; many are appropriate on non-race days, as well. How about releasing that t-shirt _without_ the cartoon on the back?

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Can easily be done.

@matcharlie2379 2 ай бұрын

See you there Tony. Heading up tomorrow

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

I am heading up to sign on tomorrow. Have a good one.

@tommurphy5133 2 ай бұрын

Good luck tony. Really want to do this next year. think it's possible on an entry level gravel bike?

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Yes of course. As long as you have good tyres.

@patb6281 Ай бұрын

Hello sir. Im a new subscriber. Im loving your video! If you don’t mind me asking just want ti know how tall are you? Thanks! Looking forward for more video!

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett Ай бұрын

My head says I am around 6 foot. But the reality is I am 5 feet 5inches. 😂Thanks for watching.

@wsbygt 2 ай бұрын

This almost looks like a pep talk! I´m not even riding and got butterflies on my stomach for a sec, Jesus!!! N o w t D a f t ! !

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

I am nervous as I know how hard it bit me last year. Thanks for watching.

@wsbygt 2 ай бұрын

@@NowtDaftTonyFawcett Loved it and looking forward to see those Capital SLs crossing the line for a podium! lets go!

@rob.pittaway 2 ай бұрын

Loving that hydration pack! Can’t seem to find it anywhere?

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

It is the moto one should be on website. I will find it for you.

@rob.pittaway 2 ай бұрын

@@NowtDaftTonyFawcett it’s wicked!

@jonathanwhitbread7967 Ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to sauce that top tube bag without any success, any suggestions where I can get one?

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett Ай бұрын

Hey, let me check and see if I can find who has them and when they are due. Are you fitting it to an Addict Gravel?

@cb6866 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony....have fun ?

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

When you swing a leg over a bike it should always be fun. This year the weather has tested that statement to the max. Thanks for watching.

@user-ys6tg6we1c 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tony,where’s the best place to get Scott kit,

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Kit is available on the Scott Sports website and delivered direct to you. Or you can find a local dealer on dealer finder that will be able to order what you want.

@johnbowman83 2 ай бұрын

6. Always wear aero socks 😝

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett 2 ай бұрын

Forecast zero degrees. Not sure aerosocks are going to stave off hypothermia

@johnbowman83 2 ай бұрын

@@NowtDaftTonyFawcett woolly aero socks then 😆

@BikepackingAdventures 2 ай бұрын

@NowtDaftTonyFawcett better not dip below freezing am out doing a 300km audax that starts Friday night! Should see DR riders in the afternoon as the route passes through Kielder albeit on the road.