Colnago V5Rs, Scott Foil or Tarmac SL8? My 200-Mile Race Dilemma

Which bike would you pick for 200 miles- the Colnago V5Rs, Scott Foil RC Pro, or Specialized Tarmac SL8? That’s the question I had to answer heading into the 2025 LOTOJA Classic, a brutal point-to-point race from Utah to Wyoming.

In this video I walk through each bike- their strengths, weaknesses, and what really matters when you’re out on the road for 10+ hours. From tire clearance on the Foil, to the crash that sidelined my V5Rs, to the predictable comfort of the SL8… this is the story of how I chose my race setup for one of the longest days of the year.

Along the way I’ll cover:
Why tire size and clearance are make-or-break over 200 miles
The exact gearing and wheel setup I’ll run this year
The small details that make the difference (helmet, shoes, kit, fueling)
Lessons learned from past LoToJa attempts (good and bad)

What would you ride for 200 miles? Drop your pick in the comments 👇

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