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Reply #160 on: August 06, 2009, 08:48:26 AM
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jenyjo
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whhooiiieeeee.... owen!!!! meanwhile... jason seems to have oriented himself and is not only back on track, but now heading in the right direction!!!  jj |
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Reply #161 on: August 06, 2009, 08:49:22 AM
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pstein
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« Reply #161 on: August 06, 2009, 08:49:22 AM » |
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Man, OWEN ROCKED IT!!!!
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Reply #162 on: August 06, 2009, 08:50:33 AM
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ChampSB3233
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« Reply #162 on: August 06, 2009, 08:50:33 AM » |
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That's good because I was going to say, he's been in the black hole between Buena Vista and Silverton and wondering how his supplies would be holding up. He left Buena Vista about 10:30 Monday night, so we're at about 2 1/2 days since then, and if he continued in the eastward direction, you'd have to start worrying about supplies, perhaps.
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Reply #163 on: August 06, 2009, 08:50:58 AM
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pharmvet
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« Reply #163 on: August 06, 2009, 08:50:58 AM » |
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Way to go Owen! What an amazing ride! Hope to see some pictures and/or a trip report, you know, after a bit of a rest!  |
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"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult" - Seneca
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Reply #164 on: August 06, 2009, 08:52:21 AM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
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« Reply #164 on: August 06, 2009, 08:52:21 AM » |
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Congrats to Owen. Faster than last year on a harder course, simply incredible.
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Reply #165 on: August 06, 2009, 08:56:44 AM
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ETURK
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« Reply #165 on: August 06, 2009, 08:56:44 AM » |
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Congrats to Owen. Faster than last year on a harder course, simply incredible.
Incredible is almost an understatement - Incredible indeed! |
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Reply #166 on: August 06, 2009, 09:07:55 AM
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NaoRog
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« Reply #166 on: August 06, 2009, 09:07:55 AM » |
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:hello2:Go Owen CONGRATULATIONS
Ain't no '2' today
Mom and Dad
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Reply #167 on: August 06, 2009, 09:20:15 AM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #167 on: August 06, 2009, 09:20:15 AM » |
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Stefan hasn't been complaining about his hands at all. When I asked him about it, he mentioned some tingling in his pinkies and ring fingers, which is *nothing* compared to what he has dealt with in the past.
He predicted that Doug would take off without him, as he was looking strong, still very much in "race mode." He mentioned that Jefe seemed tired, and wasn't sure what the day would bring him.
Congrats to Owen!!!!! What a machine!
~Sheryl
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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.”
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Reply #168 on: August 06, 2009, 09:21:30 AM
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Chad B
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« Reply #168 on: August 06, 2009, 09:21:30 AM » |
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Speechless, I am speechless. Great job Owen.
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Reply #169 on: August 06, 2009, 09:30:21 AM
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nmurphy
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« Reply #169 on: August 06, 2009, 09:30:21 AM » |
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Owen,
I am so excited for you! Cannot believe you finished quicker than last year. You finished before I could even get to you by car. Cannot wait to see you soon.
Way to go to all the other riders. Strong efforts out there each day.
Natalie
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Reply #170 on: August 06, 2009, 10:14:53 AM
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donkey
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« Reply #170 on: August 06, 2009, 10:14:53 AM » |
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Awesome finish for Owen. What an unbelievable ride.
I'm really curious about Shelman's detour...and his decision to not go the extra ~2 miles to rejoin the course where he left it(at least that's what the spot seems to indicate). There must be quite a story there!
B
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Reply #171 on: August 06, 2009, 10:33:16 AM
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IFer
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« Reply #171 on: August 06, 2009, 10:33:16 AM » |
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Great ride by Owen!
Looks like Jason, after getting back on the right track, just went back and tagged the spot where he initially turned back... Too bad, because he had a great ride going. Get some food in Silverton and make the final push! We're rooting for you!
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Reply #172 on: August 06, 2009, 10:43:18 AM
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Pivvay
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« Reply #172 on: August 06, 2009, 10:43:18 AM » |
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This is where SPOT data gives an incomplete picture sometimes but he does have a few close points to analyze. His "farthest back" point from this morning seems to be a couple miles from his turn around point of last night. His next point after that this morning is 12 minutes later, further down the trail in the right direction. Going back to his original point and back the right way again in 12 minutes seems unlikely. However if you look at his furthest point from last night and then the next point heading the wrong way, it's over an hour and half of time passed. He could have gone further than we have SPOT points for before turning around, we just don't know. Ultimately it is Jason's word to whether he went back far enough to complete the full course. I think he's an honest guy so we won't know for sure until he can look at the SPOT data after the race is over and rectify that with what's in his head.
I really feel for him, that detour had to be brutal mentally. Hopefully he can rally in Silverton and knock out the last section in good time.
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Reply #173 on: August 06, 2009, 10:43:41 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #173 on: August 06, 2009, 10:43:41 AM » |
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Awesome ride, Owen!
Calls:
Dave Nice calls in to pull out of the race. He’s hurt his achiles. Doug Johnson calls in from Silverton with Stefan and Jefe. And Max Morris calls in from near Silver Creek. Marshal Bird and David Goldberg are with him. He’s thinks he went off-course in BV but is pushing on!
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Reply #174 on: August 06, 2009, 10:47:01 AM
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donkey
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« Reply #174 on: August 06, 2009, 10:47:01 AM » |
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This is where SPOT data gives an incomplete picture sometimes but he does have a few close points to analyze. His "farthest back" point from this morning seems to be a couple miles from his turn around point of last night. His next point after that this morning is 12 minutes later, further down the trail in the right direction. Going back to his original point and back the right way again in 12 minutes seems unlikely. However if you look at his furthest point from last night and then the next point heading the wrong way, it's over an hour and half of time passed. He could have gone further than we have SPOT points for before turning around, we just don't know. Ultimately it is Jason's word to whether he went back far enough to complete the full course. I think he's an honest guy so we won't know for sure until he can look at the SPOT data after the race is over and rectify that with what's in his head.
Absolutely.....I hope that the Spot points don't tell the whole story. It would be a shame to have only missed a short section of the trail after that huge detour. Pulling for him....hoping he can get it all back together and rally it out in good form! B |
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Reply #175 on: August 06, 2009, 12:08:08 PM
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jaybird
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« Reply #175 on: August 06, 2009, 12:08:08 PM » |
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Wow!! Wow!! Wow!! Owen's performance was unbelievable. It looks like Stefan has really come in to his own and is pushing hard. Big Props to Brian Taylor who in his first CTR is solidly in the Top 10.
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Reply #176 on: August 06, 2009, 12:28:24 PM
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Pivvay
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« Reply #176 on: August 06, 2009, 12:28:24 PM » |
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No kidding. Way to go Taylor! Awesome job on your first CTR.
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Reply #177 on: August 06, 2009, 12:42:37 PM
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jenyjo
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« Reply #177 on: August 06, 2009, 12:42:37 PM » |
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looks like jason is making some big decisions...  hope he's alright. |
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Reply #178 on: August 06, 2009, 12:47:17 PM
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ChampSB3233
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« Reply #178 on: August 06, 2009, 12:47:17 PM » |
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Yeah, hope he's fine. I'd be curious how many extra miles -- and elevation feet change -- he's done. At least he's coming into Silverton now.
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Reply #179 on: August 06, 2009, 01:09:13 PM
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Pivvay
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« Reply #179 on: August 06, 2009, 01:09:13 PM » |
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Also got to give props to Marshall. I love watching him race and I know he's eager to avenge his accident caused DNF of last year some 40 miles from the finish.
Is he our oldest racer at 53? No matter what, he's ROCKIN this year!
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