[RC] Plastic shoes and hydration systems - Laura Hayes
I have long been a proponent of the Ground Control
shoes, but have found a brand I like better- the Hippoplast has a
better nailing channel and they are MUCH easier to nail in the right spot.
Sometimes I find the nail channel in the GCs is NOT where I need it, you can't
shape it, and if the foot is pointier than the shoe, you have to take a chance
or change where your optimum nail spot is - the Hippoplast eliminates that
problem by having the channel extend to the edge of the shoe, giving more
nailing options, and also gives you better traction. I think
Hippoplast wear a little faster than the GCs, but they still last for a
shoeing.
I bought a hydration system in a fanny pack to take
to XP2004, as I do not like things hanging on my shoulders. It is ok for
awhile but on a long ride it starts to feel restricting, so I un snap it from my
waist and hang it on around the pommel of my saddle.
