D2R2? R2D2? Whatever. The Rapha Continental D2R2 ride video takes us on dirt roads, through forests and forgotten paths. Sandy Wittlesey brings up a lot of great points too. His statements about riding a bike and the sensory overloads you experience are spot-on. No other form of transportation, except maybe walking gives you olfactory stimulation like riding a bicycle. Those climbs look nuts but man, those descents look like a blast! Check out photos from the D2R2 here!
Comments
Given my limited knowledge in both road and cross bikes what are these guys riding? Cross bikes or road bikes perhaps outfitted with cross tires? Something else?? Looks like a great time. Once again, nice vid by the Rapha folks.
Posted by: chris | September 9, 2010 1:54 PM
They look like road bikes with maybe 25c - 28c tires. We take the dirt trails up in Piermont all the time. My favorite part of the ride!
Posted by: prolly | September 9, 2010 1:59 PM
They're randonneur bikes
Posted by: Brian | September 9, 2010 7:35 PM
I love Rapha's Videos, especially when they hit the dirt. Their videos show the fun and adventure that can be had when road riding, which many people miss out on when they only watch the races and such. Makes me want to ride every time I watch.
Posted by: Max | September 9, 2010 7:42 PM
No way those are rando bikes. What modern manufacturer makes rando bikes? and why would rapha, of all people ride randos? too old timey for their brand IMO
Posted by: Chris | September 9, 2010 9:06 PM
About the Rapha bikes:
http://www.rapha.cc/bikes
Posted by: Jimbo Jenkins | September 9, 2010 11:54 PM
Yo Prolly, which Piermont trails?
Posted by: Danny Danger | September 10, 2010 10:43 AM
Right after the big descent, take your first right onto the trails. It takes you around the back-entrance to Piermont.
Here's the last stretch, which is paved:
Posted by: prolly | September 10, 2010 12:35 PM
thanks!
Posted by: Danny Danger | September 10, 2010 1:16 PM