What gear is Red Bull pro cyclist Colin Strickland going to use to defend his Dirty Kanza title — and perhaps break his own record? Check it out.
Colin Strickland, who last year stunned the Dirty Kanza world by posting the first sub-10-hour time for the 200-mile event, was poised to put up another monumental effort.
But like just about everything else, the famed gravel race through the rolling hills and valleys of Kansas succumbed to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Still, all is not quite lost. DK officials announced cycling event, now under the umbrella of Life Time Fitness, will take place in September. That gave us a little time to catch up with Strickland, who at 34 also has four Red Hook Crit titles under his belt, and get a gear breakdown from the man himself.
Colin Strickland Gravel Cycling Gear
Bike: Allied Able
Strickland rides an Allied Able, which he says is optimal for gravel. What does he like? Strickland touts the Able’s light weight, compatibility with wider tires, and agility. This is the bike Colin piloted to his record-setting victory at the 2019 Dirty Kanza.