I want to bike from the Ohio River in Metropolis, Illinois, to Chestnut, Illinois.
Why? It’s where the center of the state is said to be. They even have a little monument for it.
I think that would be a great cycling/bikepacking adventure. But as the title says, I have a dilemma…
Should I use my road bike or my gravel bike?
My road bike is made for the pavement and does well, but I can take my gravel bike anywhere I want.
Has anyone ridden long distances on a gravel bike on paved roads? Is it difficult?