🚴♂️Tire Picks by Race
Course-specific tire recommendations based on what I’ve tested and raced on. These picks are tailored for XC and endurance MTB events — dry, wet, loose, or rocky — with detailed notes on pressure, inserts, and front/rear combos.
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Maxxis Aspen vs Rekon Race – XC Tire Showdown
6/23/2025
Two of the fastest XC MTB tires go head to head. Which one rolls quicker? Which one grips harder? Here’s how they compare—and when to run each.
🗻 Breck Epic Tire Picks – What to Run for 6 Stages of High-Alpine Racing
8/20/2025
Tire advice for the 2025 Breck Epic MTB Stage Race — with real race setups, pressures, and stage-by-stage strategy notes.
🌲 Chequamegon 40 Tire Picks – Firetower Grip, Birkie Speed
9/3/2025
Tire advice for the Chequamegon MTB Festival (Cheq 40) — fast Birkie ski trail, grassy rollers, and the infamous Firetower climb.
🚵 Firecracker 50 Tire Picks – Fast, Grippy Combos for this Breck Classic
7/1/2025
Tire picks for the 2025 Firecracker 50 in Breckenridge — based on real trail testing across Breck Epic stages and a full course pre-ride.
Grand Junction Rides & Vibes Tire Picks
5/4/2025
Let's dig in to tire choice for the Filthy 40 race at Grand Junction Rides & Vibes.
Tire Picks for Leadville Trail 100 MTB
8/20/2025
Tire recommendations for the Leadville 100 MTB race — based on real race-day results, high-altitude testing, and comparison to what the pros ran.
Pikes Peak Apex Tire Picks
5/20/2025
Race-tested tire choices and prep strategy for the 2025 Pikes Peak Apex XC stage race.