Rene Herse makes dreamy tires. Equal parts plush and grippy and such a pleasure to ride.

Barlow Pass (720 m/2361 ft) is part of the Mountain Loop Highway, a scenic gravel road through the central Cascades. The road lead past the ghost town of Monte Cristo before ascending the pass. The road here is wide-open, so the extra stability of a large-wheeled bike can provide an advantage as you descend at high speed on this gravel road.

Standard model

• Clincher, folding bead
• Tubeless-compatible
• Tan sidewalls
• Low rolling resistance
• Excellent grip
• Superior comfort
• Light weight
• Classic appearance
• Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular
• 430 g
• Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar)
• Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4 bar)