More Fixie Fever

By Steven Barnes

The rumors are confirmed! Fixed gear fever has hit the Furnace Creek 508 in a big way, and Sam Seal Beal, legendary among ultramarathon cyclists, is among the first to be diagnosed with the tendency here at the FC508. His choice to ride the race with a single, fixed gear ratio—no coasting allowed—tells you how committed he is to a great effort. Here he is 100 miles into the race, spinning strong. An impressive display of Seal power, with much more still to come.