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on: July 30, 2009, 11:56:19 AM
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Topic Name: 2009 CTR Update Thread
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Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 01:20:37 PM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 01:20:37 PM » |
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I'll be your race commentator for the event. Hope to see you all bright and early for the start. Check here for pictures and updates of where the racers are and what they're likely going through later in the race. I have to say I'm missing not racing this year a little bit but I won't be missing being out in the weather if you guys get any...which I'm sure you all will  |
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Topic Name: 2009 CTR Update Thread
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Reply #2 on: July 30, 2009, 09:10:28 PM
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slogmeister
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2009, 09:10:28 PM » |
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CTR racers- Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School will be available on Sunday/Monday if racers/families need anything. We are located .7 miles from the Colorado Trail/Wellington Lake Road parking lot (to the left). Water, bathroom, phones, etc.
Best of luck to all racers and hope to see you on the course.
Maybe I'll ride it next year...
Bryan Krause
Principal
Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School
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Topic Name: 2009 CTR Update Thread
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Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 04:58:31 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 04:58:31 PM » |
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Check, Check, Check
zip lock bags check
fresh stans, check
lithium batteries check
true wheel check
new chain check
spending money check…………….
Lists have been made and checked…….
Bags have been packed, unpacked and re-packed several times…….
It’s almost time, Sunday, 6:00, Waterton Canyon TH , CTR……..
Quiz: 58 lbs equals what??
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Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 06:11:58 PM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 06:11:58 PM » |
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Total starting weight!
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-Chris Plesko
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Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 06:18:16 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 06:18:16 PM » |
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Total starting weight!
To easy.... yup everything, bike, rain gear, water ,food, helmet, shoes, etc etc. Everything but my neked self  |
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Reply #6 on: July 31, 2009, 07:09:35 PM
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riverfever
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2009, 07:09:35 PM » |
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48lbs. over here and ready to go.
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Reply #7 on: July 31, 2009, 07:48:54 PM
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Kevin Montgomery
Location: San Francisco
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2009, 07:48:54 PM » |
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FYI - The twitter link does not work.
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Reply #8 on: July 31, 2009, 08:30:15 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2009, 08:30:15 PM » |
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48lbs. over here and ready to go.
Thats impressive. I know your bike is lighter than mine but not by 10lbs. Got your gear nailed for 2009. You seem to be very, very serious this yr!! |
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Reply #9 on: July 31, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2009, 08:31:00 PM » |
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FYI - The twitter link does not work.
I think you have to have a twitter account to see the tweets online. Chuckyb, please advise! |
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“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”
-- frequently (mis)attributed to Thomas Jefferson
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Reply #10 on: July 31, 2009, 08:32:00 PM
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riverfever
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2009, 08:32:00 PM » |
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From the main tracking page (which is killer by the way) if you click on my individual page, you'll see that apparently I was north of Boulder about 9 hours ago. If you look at the speed and distance data it makes zero sense. In reality I was riding around little ol' Woodland Park. I've had the SPOT on the deck for the last hour and it seems ok but this concerned me. Just a glitch?
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Reply #11 on: July 31, 2009, 08:40:11 PM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2009, 08:40:11 PM » |
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From the main tracking page (which is killer by the way) if you click on my individual page, you'll see that apparently I was north of Boulder about 9 hours ago. If you look at the speed and distance data it makes zero sense. In reality I was riding around little ol' Woodland Park. I've had the SPOT on the deck for the last hour and it seems ok but this concerned me. Just a glitch?
Yes, just a glitch - had your and Cat's shared pages mixed up. Fixed now, as you've noticed. |
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“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”
-- frequently (mis)attributed to Thomas Jefferson
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Topic Name: 2009 CTR Update Thread
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Reply #12 on: August 01, 2009, 09:53:36 AM
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Chad B
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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2009, 09:53:36 AM » |
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Who is on a singlespeed this year?
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Reply #13 on: August 02, 2009, 07:14:49 AM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2009, 07:14:49 AM » |
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Alright boys and girls, the 2009 CTR is underway! The LARGE group rolled out of the Waterton Canyon trailhead this morning in a nice relaxed neutral start. They cruised up the dirt road towards the start of the singletrack, chatting, laughing and enjoying a beautiful morning. Temperatures are warm but not hot yet and they'll be happy to get through segments one and two before the real heat kicks in this year. Especially the burn area in segment 2 has no water and very little shade for quite a while, one of the few waterless stretches on the Colorado Trail in general. Luckily it's fast travel on a bike and the lack of water is mostly a non-issue. The wind was blowing but that won't affect them much unless it really picks up.
A few quick notes of things I saw. Almost everyone is carrying a SPOT though a couple people do not have them that I noticed. Most people are really starting to pack light and I didn't see quite as many racks on bikes as I have the past. Some of the favorites are continuing to pack superlight, a few without sleeping bags. Bolder than I! The Osprey Talon series is by far the most popular backpack with lots of Talon 22's and few Talon 11's and 33's.
Lots of returning racers from 2007 and 2008 and plenty of new faces as well among the 40 or more starters. I tried to get a list but it was impossible to know if I got everyone! With this year's reroute I'm curious to see where the first call in's come from. The leaders will likely blow right through Baily and push hard to Copper and/or Leadville within a short amount of time while the afternoon or evening lure of a hot meal may tempt anyone not on a mission to get over Kenosha and Georgia Pass.
I've got some pictures from the start so I'll work on getting those posted up today as well. Oh boy, it's going to be one heck of a race!
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Reply #14 on: August 02, 2009, 07:28:27 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2009, 07:28:27 AM » |
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Sweet! Looks like a packed field of some strong riders this year! All of the individual racer pages are up. We're just waiting for word from the trail. I'm amazed at how many there are this year.
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Topic Name: 2009 CTR Update Thread
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Reply #15 on: August 02, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2009, 07:44:12 AM » |
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The racers are moving quickly. Doug Johnson seems to be pushing at the front again this year although I bet he has company of Owen, Ethan and perhaps several others. Not all the SPOTs are updating yet but hopefully as we move into the open part of segment 2 we'll get better signal. Segment 1 has quite a bit of tree cover once you get onto the singletrack.
Friends and family, remember to check the time stamp on each racers last SPOT point before panicking or worrying about where they are in the field. If their unit is not updating frequently, perhaps have them move it next time you get to talk with them. I moved mine from my "Gas Tank" behind the stem to my jersey pocket for the end of the Tour Divide and got improved reception but mostly have them make sure it isn't buried in a pack.
The leaders have already dropped to the Platte and crossed over, climbing steeply now on the other side up the switchbacks. The switchbacks dropping to the Platter are fun after quite a bit of climbing throughout segment 1. Many of them are tight though and between nerves and a loaded bike I'll bet quite a few racers are walking stuff they normally would easily ride.
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Topic Name: 2009 CTR Update Thread
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Reply #16 on: August 02, 2009, 08:55:37 AM
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sherpaxc
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2009, 08:55:37 AM » |
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Thanks for the updates Chris. Man it's tough not being there this year. As I sit here and watch my 3 month old coo and kick I'm reminded how worth it being here is though. Good luck to everyone out there and safe travels. As usual I'll be a total blue dot junkie for the next week or two. Maybe next year.  |
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Reply #17 on: August 02, 2009, 08:56:41 AM
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« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2009, 08:56:41 AM » |
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I rode down to the trailhead this morning and was amazed at the crowd. The weather was perfect, so I hope everyone is off to a good start. I put up my pictures here: http://s949.photobucket.com/albums/ad340/marcuscole/CTR_2009/?albumview=gridThey're totally unedited so far. Feel free to copy, edit, etc. the images as you wish. I have higher resolution copies if there's some super secret setup you want to take a closer look at. Best of luck to everyone out there! |
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Reply #18 on: August 02, 2009, 09:11:11 AM
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KPut
Location: VA
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« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2009, 09:11:11 AM » |
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Thanks for the pics cart. That is a big group of riders. Hope everyone has a great ride and good time. Can't wait to hear the call ins.
KP
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Reply #19 on: August 02, 2009, 11:28:37 AM
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Woodland
Location: Bailey, CO
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« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2009, 11:28:37 AM » |
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Here are some pictures I got from Section 2, about 3 or so miles west of Chair Rocks. Beautiful day for a ride! Good luck racers! -Nick http://picasaweb.google.com/wooddawg3/ColoradoTrailRace2009# |
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