I did a bit of cultural stuff to wait out the rain but it was still wet tonight on the gravel. The Race Kings certainly felt different but it is hard to say if they are faster than my Speed Kings. Next week I will know. What I did notice is what I feared...zero grip in the corners on wet gravel/mud. But it will get better once I learn which pressure to use.

My new XT pedals were also on and I am still hearing noises in the crankset when going uphill which messes up my theory that it was cheap pedals. But I have 2 bikes for my remaining 2 långlopp if things fall apart on the way to Mora.

Actually, now I am quite pissed that I could not do Grenserittet.