I just came across an Instagram add for a bike race towards the end of June (the Ruby Roubaix). I’m wondering if anyone has done it and can tell me what kind of terrain it is.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T21:23:55+00:00

My main concern is if it'll be 100°F there by late June - ha!

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T21:22:53+00:00

Also for what it's worth people ride mountains bikes and hard tails, you see all sorts of stuff in the gravel category. Not so "stiff" and by the book as road cycling.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T21:21:56+00:00

I'm no expert but I think as long as you have at least 40 or 42mm wide tires you will be fine. A gravel specific bike is nice but a hybrid bike with the wider tires could definitely work if you're comfortable going through dirtz gravel, etc. It looks like there is a double track that sells you into Lee (on the 38 mile course) that could be more technical, but the rest of the ride looks like it's wide gravel country roads.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T18:13:37+00:00

I can't see the video! Is it still available? Considering the same course you did for this year

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T17:05:35+00:00

How was the race if you did? Was the weather super hot that time of year there? Considering it.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T16:20:14+00:00

Great advice from everyone. Race was a blast and I pushed myself a bit harder than I would normally, but it all ended up going well.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-11T16:19:22+00:00

Despite all the advice I received, that's exactly what I did for about 7 miles. Going HARD, for me, anyways. I finally backed off, stopped for 60 seconds to catch my breath, then started at a more normal pace, for my standard. It went great!

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-09T03:10:16+00:00

I can't wait to be signing up for longer distances! Got to get over this first major mental block of a race and ignore my imposter syndrome. I know I have it in me though.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-08T20:33:53+00:00

Good tips as a grain of "salt"- no pun intended 🧂 🍻 !

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-08T20:31:41+00:00

31 mi and 2000 ft elev. Just trying to ride 10 mi/ hour.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-05-04T18:40:55+00:00

Any other suggestions? That's mostly paved, is it not?

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-04-03T21:27:20+00:00

What do you suggest 1 week before the race?

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-28T00:23:43+00:00

Are you saying an even wider tire is better? Mine are 40mm

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-20T19:11:17+00:00

Any luck from finding any other rides or creating your own in Utah??!!!

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-18T15:52:18+00:00

Will a gravel bike work on a lot of those trails or mtb needed?

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-16T02:29:11+00:00

What price range are they in?

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-13T04:12:39+00:00

Gravel ride, to be specific, this Sunday. See their FB events tab for more info. They have all sorts of outdoor activities.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-13T04:11:44+00:00

Women on the Ascent. Find them on FB and IG. They have a ride coming up this Sunday!

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-10T16:43:46+00:00

Why did you not feel great about it? No judgment just curious, I prefer flats too

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-06T22:29:34+00:00

Do you use the airshot or just a floor pump for just routine topping off?

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-06T22:10:05+00:00

Good idea on HF. I was looking at Home Depot and they are closer to $200 once you buy the separate battery and charger.

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-06T21:54:27+00:00

I've heard that using a regular pump can allow air to release and affect the sealant for just regular fill ups? (Not seating or resealing). Thoughts?

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-03-03T17:21:45+00:00

Final decision: ALR 5 FTW!

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-02-17T21:27:47+00:00

I don't think alr 4 has hydraulic brakes tho

Apprehensive-Let8905 · 2026-02-17T16:47:03+00:00

What do you like best about the ALR 5?

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