An adventurous mix of Trail, deteriorated road and patched macadam follows Gazos Creek as it winds through the dense forest, rolling topography and isolated challenges of California's Big Basin Redwoods State Park. A local microbrewery is conveniently located at the terminus of these roads and trails, where Gazos Creek Road meets California Highway 1. It was on this breathtaking set of trails, and countless others in these California mountains, that Tom Ritchey, his mentor Jobst Brandt and a small group of adventurous friends spent countless days exploring its gravel surfaces, serpentine turns, endless climbs and perilous descents, over 40 years ago.
The new WCS Gazos Handlebar Tape is named in tribute to the spirit of Tom's pioneering rides on these rugged roads and trails so many years ago. Measuring 230 cm, the Gazos Handlebar Tape provides ample coverage for modern gravel handlebars, such as the Ritchey VentureMax XL and Beacon XL, which tend to be much wider than traditional road handlebars. The exquisite comfort of Gazos Handlebar Tapes is made possible by its super-light polyurethane material, which provides a secure grip, while a genuine gel backing offers supreme cushioning.
Long rides. Wide handlebars. Endless adventures. Ritchey's Gazos WCS Handlebar Tape is the tape you need when you're blazing your own trail.
