Any updates on Angel's tent this year? Saw a couple guys drop into Powderhorn, there is a PO there. Interesting.

Met Dylan, Indy, and Michael in Salida as they passed through. Amazing people. Dylan fought off dogs in TN. Michael battled with sickness early. Indy rode 600 miles on a Wal-Mart tire. This is one hell of a race going on! Looking forward to seeing the other racers soon.

Congrats Jesse !! mind blowing....especially considering all the other races Jesse has been crushing. Mark's ethic is remarkable 

  mad props to Nick Patzer tackling the San Juans.....enjoy the ride to Denver 

Yah Aaron, look forward to getting together with you guys and hearing all about it !

We didnt spot Vapor this year, so I spotted it on my CTR map. Good perspective

 Great to meet you Norb. You are one bad mofo. Boise should be proud.  ...Yo-yo sounds fun.

Amazing feat Mark, especially considering all your accomplishments leading up to this year. Always a pleasure to ride with you. Congratulations Cullen Barker, excellent ride! Way to finish strong    Keep it up Richie and Jim !!!

Congratulations to Neil    Thank you for reminding me to donate. I must appease the CTR gods 

I feel lucky just being a part of it. Everytime I tow that line in a race, I learn something. In just 4 years of racing mtn. bikes I have a plethora of experience....because I get to that starting line. Never sure where my mind or body will take me after the start... I just know you gotta start to finish. ..........

 I find it interesting that those who are the most successful are often those who seem most willing to share tips with others


On that note: RV Spur Park ~1 mile east of hwy 50 trailhead. hours 8-8 m-s 2-8 on sundays. burritos, tanka bars, candy bars sodas, juice

Hi Guys, back in Salida. First time I walked (rode) away from a CTR. It is hard, I really love this race...it has become a passion. I ran into Richie and Jim near tank 7. Those men are remarkable. They are two retired firefighters from Minnesota, great dudes with great resolve, I believe they will finish. Caminiti is impressive, he really knows how to take care of himself, and he is kind and helpful to all the other riders. Cullen Barker is on his 2nd in a row, and a badass! The trail is incredible, this race is such a great challenge, I am happy to be a part of it. I learned a lot from my mistakes this year and I will come back swinging next year. I will see everyone in Durango! Thanks Toby and Stefan, Joe Polk, everyone that makes this the greatest mountain biking race on the planet Earth!

Dominic reporting in: heading up Monarch pass yesterday with major left knee pain after getting a room at the comfort inn in salida. Thought about our conversations on overuse injuries and remembering my 2012 CTR, I pedalled through some major pain in that last section where Neil was near blackhawk....my 37 year old body was at 7 days, but I can relate. My plan wasn't to come into salida and take a near 2 day recovery, but it is the only way I see myself being able to continue. As a fan of this race, I respect riders who overcome mechanicals, other various delays...we all have to battle physical wear and tear and potential injury. I am trying my best to heal and recover to a point where I can go back out on that beautiful trail and join the others. Following all rules strictly, at the start in Denver I actually forgot my REI flash backpack, and had to borrow my amazing and beautiful girlfriend's peacock school bag. I will continue on with this peacock backpack. Many people have complimented me on how it matches the rest of my outfit. I also bought an additonal merino wool base layer bottom and extra socks, I ate 4 cheeseburgers and a shake at sonic in an effort to get some healing going, I will head back up the pass soon and try to find my flow on that magical trail. PS: picking up trash on the trail when you can is the best trail magic!

Right on Neil !    Props to Caminiti, working on a triple crown and 5th CTR !

Awwww Reply #420 ---been waiting for you

Congratulations Matt and Toby for riding your mountain bikes from Denver to Durango on the beautiful and treacherous Colorado Trail whenever possible!!!  

Just curious.

Would that be the Creede or Lake City Domino's I should put in my smartphone??

 

I'd like to say congratulations to Becky Sears----she is a super bad#@s!!!! Mad Props to Max Nuttelman!!!