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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #520 on: July 31, 2011, 06:13:07 PM
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« Reply #520 on: July 31, 2011, 06:13:07 PM »

Great.  I know how those last minute things can add up - glad you got it working.

Have a great race!
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #521 on: July 31, 2011, 06:35:20 PM
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« Reply #521 on: July 31, 2011, 06:35:20 PM »

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They start not far beyond Stony pass.  Not to worry though, the trail is easy enough to follow, especially with GPS.  For the most part the trail is well defined and good riding, at least if you've got any power at 13k'.  There are short sections with little trail to no trail but those huge cairns can be seen for miles. 

I just rode 22/23 with LW as a 2 dayer (loop via cinnamon), it's in perfect shape, flowers absolutely unbelievable right now.  If you are lucky enuf to hit it in daylight and good weather you'll carry a smile all the way to Denver.

We were passed on Cinnamon by Brian Smith and friends who did the same loop as a ~ 11 hour day ride.  Freaks!  I still can't breath over 10k' LOL.

FYI - there is very little *good* water on seg 22. In the traditional direction, the first good water source is about a mile past Coney summit.  There is a small creek before you leave the trees, but it currently has about 1000 sheep grazing on it.  The sheepherder was coming down as we were going up and he told us in a thick accent "sheep, no problem!" several times.  There's no shortage of water on 23.  I look forward to reports of the fun factor of climbing stony pass, that is one steep road! 

It was interesting to me that "low" elevation ended up at 9000-11000 feet and that I had little power in these sections.  I was okay to hike, but it took 14 hours to cross those sections in S to N direction.  Definitely fill up at that stream before summit to Spring Creek Pass.  Lots more water in section 23 than 22.  The climb up Stoney Pass might be a never-do-again for me.  Racers, enjoy that downhill!
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #522 on: July 31, 2011, 06:45:28 PM
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« Reply #522 on: July 31, 2011, 06:45:28 PM »

as you all toss and turn, i might know the feeling...HAPPY TRAILS AND GOOD, GOOD TIMES TO ALL!!!!! Ride on....
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #523 on: July 31, 2011, 08:29:38 PM
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« Reply #523 on: July 31, 2011, 08:29:38 PM »

A little late perhaps but BEST OF LUCK AND TAILWIND to all of you!  NO RAIN will be my prayer all week!  I'll be glued to my laptop wishing I was out there!  GO FC!  rip it up
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #524 on: July 31, 2011, 08:39:23 PM
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« Reply #524 on: July 31, 2011, 08:39:23 PM »

I`ll make it 3 posts in a row wishing good luck to all. Happy trails.
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #525 on: August 01, 2011, 02:38:02 AM
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« Reply #525 on: August 01, 2011, 02:38:02 AM »

Make it four in a row. Have and incredible adventure and regale us all with the stories at the end.
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #526 on: August 01, 2011, 06:06:15 AM
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« Reply #526 on: August 01, 2011, 06:06:15 AM »

Good luck from to Todd Johnson (and all racers) from Nederland!  Leo and I look forward to tracking you and sharing updates with Steph and Eli.
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  Topic Name: 2011 CTR Planning Reply #527 on: August 01, 2011, 09:19:48 AM
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« Reply #527 on: August 01, 2011, 09:19:48 AM »

Locking this thread for now... for current race discussion head over to the new thread:

http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,2338.0.html
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