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Reply #740 on: March 29, 2011, 07:32:23 PM
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caseygreene
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Steamboat Springs has a new bike shop directly on route, called "Wheels" They are new in that location, but have been around for more than a decade.
We'll get that updated on the maps. If anyone else has any service changes for the route, let me know before Friday morning and we'll get it on the maps. They are going to the printer Friday or Monday. cgreene <at> adventurecycling (dot) org |
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Reply #741 on: March 30, 2011, 11:32:08 AM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #741 on: March 30, 2011, 11:32:08 AM » |
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Has the 'official' TD gps track come out?
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Reply #742 on: March 30, 2011, 11:58:43 AM
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naked indian
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« Reply #742 on: March 30, 2011, 11:58:43 AM » |
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We'll get that updated on the maps. If anyone else has any service changes for the route, let me know before Friday morning and we'll get it on the maps. They are going to the printer Friday or Monday. cgreene <at> adventurecycling (dot) org I know this may seem like a silly question, but will there be enough maps for the racers who are registered to race in june??? |
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Reply #743 on: March 30, 2011, 01:03:23 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #743 on: March 30, 2011, 01:03:23 PM » |
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I know this may seem like a silly question, but will there be enough maps for the racers who are registered to race in june???
yes there will be |
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Topic Name: 2011 Tour Divide
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Reply #744 on: April 01, 2011, 01:45:03 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #744 on: April 01, 2011, 01:45:03 PM » |
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Maps are gone to the printer. I'll post when they arrive in stock, which will be before May 1st.
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Topic Name: 2011 Tour Divide
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Reply #745 on: April 01, 2011, 02:01:45 PM
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« Reply #745 on: April 01, 2011, 02:01:45 PM » |
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I love Eddie Clark's photo of Dave B in the Great Divide Basin. Excellent choice for that cover photo!
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Reply #746 on: April 01, 2011, 02:11:26 PM
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6thElement
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« Reply #746 on: April 01, 2011, 02:11:26 PM » |
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Great stuff, thanks for keeping us in the loop Casey.
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Reply #747 on: April 02, 2011, 11:38:29 AM
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Topic Name: 2011 Tour Divide
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Reply #748 on: April 02, 2011, 12:31:32 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #748 on: April 02, 2011, 12:31:32 PM » |
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I love Eddie Clark's photo of Dave B in the Great Divide Basin. Excellent choice for that cover photo!
Great stuff, thanks for keeping us in the loop Casey.
Thanks you guys. No Prob. Ya, that picture is amazing. Really great shot. Everyday I look at the Elkford Webcam, and the snow seems to be getting deeper!
...and this is the Western Montana forecast for today/tonight: http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_becee2a8-5cf8-11e0-b61c-001cc4c002e0.html |
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Reply #749 on: April 02, 2011, 12:53:06 PM
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Jeff Tomassetti
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« Reply #749 on: April 02, 2011, 12:53:06 PM » |
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yes there will be
Are these the only new sections? |
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Reply #750 on: April 02, 2011, 03:22:13 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #750 on: April 02, 2011, 03:22:13 PM » |
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Sections 1-6 are being reprinted right now. The Canadian Section was reprinted last year and will be again next year.
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Reply #751 on: April 02, 2011, 04:41:37 PM
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6thElement
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« Reply #751 on: April 02, 2011, 04:41:37 PM » |
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I'm researching snow shoes.
Hmm time to continue that research. Or buy a Pugsley/Mukluk and swap from fatties to 9ers when I get far enough South  |
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Reply #752 on: April 03, 2011, 06:19:50 AM
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DenisVTT
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« Reply #752 on: April 03, 2011, 06:19:50 AM » |
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How unusual is that? Is there more snow still on the ground this time of the year than in years past? |
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Reply #753 on: April 03, 2011, 07:24:27 AM
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BobM
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« Reply #753 on: April 03, 2011, 07:24:27 AM » |
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Sections 1-6 are being reprinted right now. The Canadian Section was reprinted last year and will be again next year.
Hi Casey, I apologize for not paying attention - which sections have actual route changes on them? I don't mind updating addenda on the maps I bought last year for the services, etc, but a route change deserves a new map purchase, I think. Thanks! Bob |
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Reply #754 on: April 03, 2011, 11:43:01 AM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #754 on: April 03, 2011, 11:43:01 AM » |
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How unusual is that? Is there more snow still on the ground this time of the year than in years past?
Here's the snow-depth data on April 3rd from Grave Creek Snotel Station at 4300ft on Section 1: 2004 - 37 inches 2005 - 25 2006 - 46 2007 - 25 2008 - 57 2009 - 54 2010 - 28 2011 - 62 I guess statistically yes, but not by that much. It does seem to be inline with other Snotel site, in-that the snow depth is pretty much double from this time last year west of the Continental Divide in Montana. http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/...which sections have actual route changes on them? I don't mind updating addenda on the maps I bought last year for the services, etc, but a route change deserves a new map purchase, I think.
If all you need is the major route change then just pick up Section 5 Section 6. The rest is fairly similar. There are a few more smallish changes, but between the official TD gps track, ACA free waypoint data, the new 2011 $6ish cue sheets, and your 2009 maps, you'll be more than fine. I personally wouldn't see any reason to get a full set of new maps. |
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Reply #755 on: April 03, 2011, 12:31:24 PM
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BobM
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« Reply #755 on: April 03, 2011, 12:31:24 PM » |
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If all you need is the major route change then just pick up Section 5. The rest is fairly similar. There are a few more smallish changes, but between the official TD gps track, ACA free waypoint data, the new 2011 $6ish cue sheets, and your 2009 maps, you'll be more than fine. I personally wouldn't see any reason to get a full set of new maps.
Hi Casey. The addenda will have all the changes, right? I don't plan to purchase the cue sheets as I already have mine from last year and I am not using GPS. Thanks! Bob |
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Reply #756 on: April 03, 2011, 06:43:24 PM
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6thElement
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« Reply #756 on: April 03, 2011, 06:43:24 PM » |
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Here's the snow-depth data on April 3rd from Grave Creek Snotel Station at 4300ft on Section 1:
2004 - 37 inches
2005 - 25
2006 - 46
2007 - 25
2008 - 57
2009 - 54
2010 - 28
2011 - 62
I'm packing skiis for the DH's, showshoes for the climbs. |
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Reply #757 on: April 03, 2011, 11:17:12 PM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #757 on: April 03, 2011, 11:17:12 PM » |
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I'm packing skiis for the DH's, showshoes for the climbs.
You could just get a 907 or fatback snowbike and switch rim sets further south. |
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Reply #758 on: April 04, 2011, 09:27:43 AM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #758 on: April 04, 2011, 09:27:43 AM » |
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Hi Casey. The addenda will have all the changes, right? I don't plan to purchase the cue sheets as I already have mine from last year and I am not using GPS. Thanks!
The addenda only contains service changes and emergency route changes. It dosen't house any "standard" route changes. If you are not using GPS, I recommend getting the 2011 cues. Also, as has been stated before on this thread, this is the first year which the TD route will have a small portion that does not follow the GDMBR. |
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Reply #759 on: April 04, 2011, 01:36:53 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #759 on: April 04, 2011, 01:36:53 PM » |
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I lied http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/If all you need is the major route change then just pick up Section 5. The rest is fairly similar. There are a few more smallish changes, but between the official TD gps track, ACA free waypoint data, the new 2011 $6ish cue sheets, and your 2009 maps, you'll be more than fine. I personally wouldn't see any reason to get a full set of new maps. I lied. It is Section 6 which you will want to get. (Ive changes this in my previous post) |
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