⛰️ Pikes Peak Apex Checklist
Published: 5/29/2025
Tags: checklist, pikes peak apex, race prep
This checklist is tuned for varied terrain across 3 days — from techy Palmer Park rocks to high desert fire roads and fast, loose Cheyenne Cañon descents.
Checkout the full tire pick analysis here ↗️
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Kenda Rush Pro 2.4 SCT (120 TPI)
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Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 MaxxSpeed
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