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Reply #420 on: July 11, 2014, 07:29:57 AM
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Yogi the Barry
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Re: HP TaphouseI just looked at their vast selection of fluids on tap. My self-discipline will be challenged. With an important event the next morning, I'll have to be very careful and only try one... or two... But there are probably at least two dozen very interesting high-gravity pours I'd like to try. Dang... A great place close to Chatfield State park is the new High Plains Taphouse. http://www.bardenver.netThey have great beers and a few small menu items. It is within biking distance of the state park (about 2 to 3 miles). Lots of room for large groups of people. It's also right next to the grocery store if you need supplies.
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Reply #421 on: July 11, 2014, 08:30:10 AM
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mtbcast
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In the immortal words of Jan Kopka: "How do you ride so good and you don't drink beer?" Then again, as Pete noted once: "Ahh.. Jan The only person I've seen fill a Camelback with beer for a race." Hey, it can be done. That's my point.  |
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Reply #422 on: July 11, 2014, 09:00:11 AM
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MikeB
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It's probably a good time to remind everyone to donate what they can to the CTF. I know last year, the CTF expressed great gratitude towards the CTR because of all the support they received from CTR riders. We want to keep up that generosity in supporting the CTF since they support us and what we do.
Ditto for Trackleaders...folks there are likely putting in some long days... |
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Reply #423 on: July 12, 2014, 08:40:09 PM
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JayP
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« Reply #423 on: July 12, 2014, 08:40:09 PM » |
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Re: SPOT Trace
Anyone have experience with the SPOT Trace? Trackleaders now has the Trace as a renting option, but I'm thinking about just buying one myself.
-Barry
yep, it rocks. does exactly what you want it to do for an event - TRACK. Batteries last for an amzing amount of time and it is a light compact unit with good attaching. But of course back it up... |
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Reply #424 on: July 15, 2014, 10:30:54 AM
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« Reply #424 on: July 15, 2014, 10:30:54 AM » |
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New CTR track file coming!
I've been processing a new CTR track file that will include all of the latest Colorado Trail Foundation's 2014 waypoints. It should be done in a day or two.
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Reply #425 on: July 15, 2014, 11:08:00 AM
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Couloirman
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« Reply #425 on: July 15, 2014, 11:08:00 AM » |
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Thanks Toby! Your work/time is much appreciated
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Reply #426 on: July 15, 2014, 01:15:45 PM
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Yogi the Barry
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« Reply #426 on: July 15, 2014, 01:15:45 PM » |
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Toby, Thanks in advance! FYI, I'm using your current CTR track this weekend for the Colorado Trail Classic. Edit: Rode the CTC this past weekend, Segments 25-28, with your new 2014 track loaded. All seems good. Thanks for providing the GPX.New CTR track file coming!
I've been processing a new CTR track file that will include all of the latest Colorado Trail Foundation's 2014 waypoints. It should be done in a day or two.
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Reply #427 on: July 15, 2014, 02:36:54 PM
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« Reply #427 on: July 15, 2014, 02:36:54 PM » |
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NEW 2014 CTR TRACKSI finally finished updating my CTR track for 2014. Here are the major differences: - More waypoints. Thanks to Jerry Brown and the Colorado Trail Foundation, there are now about 200 more waypoints in the file.
- Fewer track points. I knocked the tracks down to 9000 points. This will leave room on your GPS to load additional tracks, in case there's a last-minute fire re-route or something. The track resolution is still excellent.
Here's the full scoop, including a download page: http://tobygadd.blogspot.com/2012/01/colorado-trail-race-gpsgpx-tracks-and.htmlHave fun, go fast, and be safe!
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Reply #428 on: July 18, 2014, 10:44:58 AM
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I have someone dropping a car for me in Durango. Any suggestions where the best place to leave a car for 1 to 2 weeks? At the trailhead? In town parked in a businesses lot? In town parked on a city street? Any help/suggestions is appreciated?
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Reply #429 on: July 19, 2014, 10:20:27 PM
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I have someone dropping a car for me in Durango. Any suggestions where the best place to leave a car for 1 to 2 weeks? At the trailhead? In town parked in a businesses lot? In town parked on a city street? Any help/suggestions is appreciated?
City streets could work....make sure your choosing a spot on 4th and above. (Main/second/3rd no bueno) Maybe some small talk and flip the home owners a sixer? or look for houses that are college vintage....there's some opportunities on the south side..... Not sure if you could pull it off, but a call to the Durango Rec center may work...they have a longer term parking abutting Main and the baseball fields-the local trails group and boys and girls club use if for their vehicles- Be nice and tell them what you're doing and they may be chill with it....it's only 3 blocks up from 25th/Main-good, well lit locale |
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Reply #430 on: July 20, 2014, 09:10:19 AM
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drews256
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I have someone dropping a car for me in Durango. Any suggestions where the best place to leave a car for 1 to 2 weeks? At the trailhead? In town parked in a businesses lot? In town parked on a city street? Any help/suggestions is appreciated?
You could park it outside of my house. I have an extra parking spot right now that no one is using. PM we can talk. |
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Reply #431 on: July 22, 2014, 07:22:07 AM
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Shirey
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« Reply #431 on: July 22, 2014, 07:22:07 AM » |
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regarding the GPS track on Tarryall detour: I rode the Tarryall detour a few weeks ago with some other CTR riders, and we noticed a possible deviation of the GPS track from the Colorado Trail Guidebook and Databook 5th edition. This section is on Rock Creek Hill Rd after leaving Tarryall road and heading back to the Long Gulch singletrack. I'm going to paste a short bit of my email with my friend Rick who describes this deviation better than I can... The "Rd. 129 detour", as I call it and you refer to which deviates from the Rock Creek Hills Rd. approximately 2 miles from the Tarryall Rd. puzzles me also. It is approximately .6 miles longer than following the Rock Creek Hills Rd., but could take up to 30 minutes longer because of the poor conditions. You're right, the latest CT Databook doesn't mention the deviation and the official CTR website, at http://www.climbingdreams.net/ctr/#results, says to "follow the bike detour through Tarryall as described in the official guidebook". Toby's latest GPX, however, does include the deviation. Has anyone else noticed this? Unless we've gotten confused somehow, I think we are all supposed to stay on Rock Creek Hills Road (Park County 39) the whole time from Tarryall Road to Lost Park Road. |
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Reply #432 on: July 22, 2014, 07:46:18 AM
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« Reply #432 on: July 22, 2014, 07:46:18 AM » |
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I remember my wife thinking I had missed a turn there. I agree the track is off...
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Reply #433 on: July 22, 2014, 07:51:01 AM
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« Reply #433 on: July 22, 2014, 07:51:01 AM » |
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regarding the GPS track on Tarryall detour: I rode the Tarryall detour a few weeks ago with some other CTR riders, and we noticed a possible deviation of the GPS track from the Colorado Trail Guidebook and Databook 5th edition. This section is on Rock Creek Hill Rd after leaving Tarryall road and heading back to the Long Gulch singletrack. I'm going to paste a short bit of my email with my friend Rick who describes this deviation better than I can... The "Rd. 129 detour", as I call it and you refer to which deviates from the Rock Creek Hills Rd. approximately 2 miles from the Tarryall Rd. puzzles me also. It is approximately .6 miles longer than following the Rock Creek Hills Rd., but could take up to 30 minutes longer because of the poor conditions. You're right, the latest CT Databook doesn't mention the deviation and the official CTR website, at http://www.climbingdreams.net/ctr/#results, says to "follow the bike detour through Tarryall as described in the official guidebook". Toby's latest GPX, however, does include the deviation. Has anyone else noticed this? Unless we've gotten confused somehow, I think we are all supposed to stay on Rock Creek Hills Road (Park County 39) the whole time from Tarryall Road to Lost Park Road. Interesting! Let's see what Stefan decides. As I recall, I originally based my on-the-ground track on Stefan's hand-drawn track. So it's possible that he intended to include that section? Or either he or I made a mistake? |
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Reply #434 on: July 22, 2014, 07:52:53 AM
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« Reply #434 on: July 22, 2014, 07:52:53 AM » |
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Also, my previous track, and the one that was used in 2013 by Stefan, are the same actual track as the one that I posted this year...
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Reply #435 on: July 22, 2014, 08:20:45 AM
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I'll have to take a look as well, but the intent is definitely NOT to take a longer, harder route there, so the GPX track may be in error. Also, since Toby spends so much time and energy maintaining his .gpx track, I do intend to make it the official version for the CTR. Assuming he's OK with that, which I have a feeling he is...  |
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Reply #436 on: July 22, 2014, 08:22:49 AM
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« Reply #436 on: July 22, 2014, 08:22:49 AM » |
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I'll have to take a look as well, but the intent is definitely NOT to take a longer, harder route there, so the GPX track may be in error. Also, since Toby spends so much time and energy maintaining his .gpx track, I do intend to make it the official version for the CTR. Assuming he's OK with that, which I have a feeling he is... Thanks for looking into it. Let me know what you find, and I'll go from there! Cheers, Toby |
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Reply #437 on: July 22, 2014, 08:41:47 AM
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I rode Waterton to Kenosha this past Saturday and I noticed that as well,and I was pretty smoked by then.I stayed left there not even relizing it until I uploaded my ride.Holy Hurt that is a long way up to Kenosha.
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Reply #438 on: July 22, 2014, 08:46:15 AM
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Yogi the Barry
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Re: Water on Tarryall DetourIn Google Earth, I see quite a few ponds along the detour, but any faucets/wells to source water without having to treat/filter? BTW, I already know about the numerous free-flowing fluids at the Stagestop. ...snip...
I rode the Tarryall detour a few weeks ago ...snip...
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Reply #439 on: July 22, 2014, 09:05:41 AM
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Re: Water on Tarryall Detour
In Google Earth, I see quite a few ponds along the detour, but any faucets/wells to source water without having to treat/filter? BTW, I already know about the numerous free-flowing fluids at the Stagestop.
There is good water from a hand pump well at Goose Creek Campground. |
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