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Reply #660 on: May 16, 2015, 04:21:18 PM
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Gimmearaise
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Jarral -- not to late to commit!
The new route would hit the "town" of Wamsutter. It's a 24 hour truck stop with Subway, food, batts, showers, etc. I'd imagine it will be an improvement over wandering around Rawlins.
Ahhh I was also wondering about this. Less pavement and more dirt is ok in my book. On another note, I am flying in to Calgary on Wednesday. Is there transport from the airport to Banff? Also, what do people do with extra belongings - I assume there is a post office somewhere in Banff, but I will likely need to ship things out on Thursday afternoon... |
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Reply #661 on: May 16, 2015, 05:47:27 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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Ahhh I was also wondering about this. Less pavement and more dirt is ok in my book.
On another note, I am flying in to Calgary on Wednesday. Is there transport from the airport to Banff? Also, what do people do with extra belongings - I assume there is a post office somewhere in Banff, but I will likely need to ship things out on Thursday afternoon...
http://www.banffairporter.com/ - supposedly a Tour Divide discount if you mention it to them. Post Office is just the other side of the bridge from the Y EDIT: My "extra belongings" stay at the Y when I leave. I wear old pants, old shirt, and carry my stuff in an old gym bag. |
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Reply #662 on: May 16, 2015, 06:10:33 PM
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ElijahGOFAR
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Yeah its easy to mail back from Banff. I have heard that some riders just wear their bike kit on the plane to avoid mailing anything back. Sounds hard core to me. I think I'm guna wear stuff i can donate or throw away.
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Reply #663 on: May 16, 2015, 06:18:51 PM
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Bluechip
Location: Cypress, TX
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« Reply #663 on: May 16, 2015, 06:18:51 PM » |
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If I make it all the way to Banff, I guess I'm going to have to buy some street clothes for the return trip home. I hear that Banff is really an inexpensive place to make purchases. :^)
Are there any bike shops that are recommended in Banff to ship my bike home or is it best to do that in Calgary?
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Reply #664 on: May 16, 2015, 06:55:20 PM
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Flinch
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« Reply #664 on: May 16, 2015, 06:55:20 PM » |
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Banff Airporter: Use the code TOURDIVIDE in the box on the form for discounts. Gets a 10% discount.
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And once the Race is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the Race is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the Race, you won't be the same person who rode in. That's what the Race is all about.
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #665 on: May 16, 2015, 08:56:15 PM
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Briansong
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« Reply #665 on: May 16, 2015, 08:56:15 PM » |
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Yeah its easy to mail back from Banff. I have heard that some riders just wear their bike kit on the plane to avoid mailing anything back. Sounds hard core to me. I think I'm guna wear stuff i can donate or throw away.
I flew to Banff from Phoenix last year. Two racers were wearing their full kits, including their bike shoes. I did what BobM says, there was a huge pile of donated stuff left at the Y Friday morning. Just travel in that leftover shirt from the back of the closet.  Steve |
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Reply #666 on: May 17, 2015, 02:20:37 AM
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simon cross
Location: Beechworth Victoria Australia
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« Reply #666 on: May 17, 2015, 02:20:37 AM » |
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If I make it all the way to Banff, I guess I'm going to have to buy some street clothes for the return trip home. I hear that Banff is really an inexpensive place to make purchases. :^)
Are there any bike shops that are recommended in Banff to ship my bike home or is it best to do that in Calgary?
Hey - when you arrive in Banff from the south I can add that there is a very good Second hand clothing - Op Shop in Canmore which will do the job just fine. (no experience shipping bikes around the states, as I am flying in from Australia - flying home. ) Re Canmore there is a couple of bike shops there as well as a relatively cheap hostel - the bear hostel right in town - if Banff is booked out. The airporter shuttle to Calgary stops at this location. (the Bear is not as good as the Y in Banff but for a night or two no problems) thanks for the info on Lithuim batteries cheers simon |
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Reply #667 on: May 17, 2015, 11:40:34 AM
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daveinbanff
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« Reply #667 on: May 17, 2015, 11:40:34 AM » |
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I'm in banff and can box up a bike for you. I posted on page 32? On this thread. Dave_williams@shaw.caAlso 3 bike stores in Canmore and 1 in banff Dave |
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Reply #668 on: May 17, 2015, 03:56:55 PM
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wickerer
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« Reply #668 on: May 17, 2015, 03:56:55 PM » |
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Jarral -- not to late to commit!
The new route would hit the "town" of Wamsutter. It's a 24 hour truck stop with Subway, food, batts, showers, etc. I'd imagine it will be an improvement over wandering around Rawlins.
Scott, I'm not really sure, but from what I see in the 'unofficial' start list and on Billy's FB-profile it looks like the 2015 TD-season will start in less than three days. Irrespective of the open issues regarding the final route around Rawlins: Will it be possible to follow the early ITT-ers on trackeleaders.com? Thanks for what you, Matthew and Joe do for the Tour Divide and special thanks to 'Crazy' Larry who will be a great host for all the SoBo-starters in Banff. This will be a great TD-season to follow. Good luck to all riders! |
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Reply #669 on: May 18, 2015, 09:57:27 AM
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woody
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« Reply #669 on: May 18, 2015, 09:57:27 AM » |
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If I make it all the way to Banff, I guess I'm going to have to buy some street clothes for the return trip home. I hear that Banff is really an inexpensive place to make purchases. :^)
Are there any bike shops that are recommended in Banff to ship my bike home or is it best to do that in Calgary?
Canadian tire in Canmore sells some inexpensive clothes (no lie). It had a feel of a Smaller Costco/Walmart. |
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Reply #670 on: May 18, 2015, 07:40:38 PM
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MikeI
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« Reply #670 on: May 18, 2015, 07:40:38 PM » |
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So how long can you carry a Don Miguel burrito ? I know some folks have mentioned in other postings of stuffing 3 or 4 in their pack ... how soon do ya have to eat them ? Anyone have any stories ?
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Reply #671 on: May 19, 2015, 04:54:52 AM
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vmjim
Location: Maryland
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« Reply #671 on: May 19, 2015, 04:54:52 AM » |
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We never hear back from the folks who waited too long to eat the burritos, only from the one who ate them within a few hours.
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Reply #672 on: May 19, 2015, 11:44:28 AM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
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« Reply #672 on: May 19, 2015, 11:44:28 AM » |
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Look, the burritos taste better, the longer you wait before eating them!
The late spring snowfall in Colorado has been craaaazy. Less so in the San Juans, but my guess is that Boreas Pass is still going to be unplowed (about a foot is forecast to fall in the next day) and Indiana Pass will be somewhat slushy. Billy Rice may find a bit even in a week or so. I haven't even ventured into the high country this year on bicycle yet. Seem to be just shut out! Wonder how the Steamboat Springs region is doing? They usually get a good dumping in the winter, but this has been a strange one.
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Reply #673 on: May 19, 2015, 11:56:41 AM
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jcluddite
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« Reply #673 on: May 19, 2015, 11:56:41 AM » |
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The San Juans are also getting dumped on. snow down to 8000 ft. during the last clear weather i rode from ridgway up to owls head pass at 10,300 and was in snow, mud and flowing water. since then te high country has had two storms with upto 12" of new snow. later this week I'm going to try to ride from Ouray, where I live, over to lake city, than up towards Sargents and hook up the TD route down to Del Norte. I'll post if it's rideable right now. i have my doubts.
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Reply #674 on: May 19, 2015, 12:21:26 PM
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linshepard
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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« Reply #674 on: May 19, 2015, 12:21:26 PM » |
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So how long can you carry a Don Miguel burrito ? I know some folks have mentioned in other postings of stuffing 3 or 4 in their pack ... how soon do ya have to eat them ? Anyone have any stories ?
The longest I let a Don Miguel sit in my pack was about 6 hours and it still tasted fabulous. I also packed an entire pizza from a restaurant in Rawlings and supplemented my meals with pieces of that for two days and lived to tell the tale Iron stomachs develop quickly on the TD! |
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Reply #675 on: May 19, 2015, 12:49:58 PM
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Inkerpok
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« Reply #675 on: May 19, 2015, 12:49:58 PM » |
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I went over Boreas pass on May 4th and it was a 6 hour hike-a-bike in snow. Loots of post-holing. Hoping a lot changes in 5-6 weeks time
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Reply #676 on: May 19, 2015, 01:08:25 PM
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Rorr
Location: Steamboat Springs, Co
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« Reply #676 on: May 19, 2015, 01:08:25 PM » |
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Report from SB rain and snow higher up ,TDR route is a mudfest. Sure hope this weather pattern changes we could be in for a long nasty go of it!
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #677 on: May 19, 2015, 01:16:58 PM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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« Reply #677 on: May 19, 2015, 01:16:58 PM » |
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https://opensnow.com/dailysnow/coloradoFrom Todays Report... "Beyond this weekend, I have relatively high confidence that temperatures will warm up later next week and into early June, though I have low confidence about trends in precipitation. Most likely we'll see weather that is drier than the pattern that we've been in for the last month, though we will not be free of storms or periods of heavier precipitation." JOEL GRATZ Currently dumping rains/snow in Crested Butte.
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Reply #678 on: May 19, 2015, 02:02:38 PM
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ElijahGOFAR
Location: Volente, TX
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« Reply #678 on: May 19, 2015, 02:02:38 PM » |
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This was posted befor last years TD
The night I abandoned the Tour Divide, I sat in a hotel brooding. As I sat there feeling a bit sorry for myself, a little voice in my head said "take this opportunity to learn...you'll be back." So I spent the next couple of hours reviewing my 5 short days on the Divide. This is the list I wrote on the little hotel stationary. Some items on the list may not make any sense to anyone. Some are so obvious, that I'm embarrassed to even display them. Maybe they can help someone else prepare. For me, it will hopefully make the difference in finishing next year what I started.
Avoid hotels as much as possible
Take less stuff.
Ride my own race. Partnering up is nice but not necessary.
One base layer only
More music.
More photos.
Less video.
Bring one multipurpose top (wind/water resistant) for under rain jacket.
Mole skin or nuskin on nipples from the start
Chamois Cream is questionable
Keep stuff in separate bags for ease of use
No pocket on the front of the sweet roll
No frame bag.
Wash your new bibs a few times before riding.
Love the probar chews with caffeine.
Buy a Brooks saddle...or maybe a Selle Anatomica
Carry two 1L bottles only
Charge electronics with Dynamo hub
Less gagets total
The small Garmin Edge 500 was always off from mileage
Don't worry about queues
Stretch as often as possible
Don't over eat at any one meal. Small amounts, save the rest for later. Especially breakfast
Find and keep the bike fit that works. Train on it for months without moving
Drop bars
Rain jacket is essential. Rain pants are not necessary. Wet and warm.
Make it past Sparwood the first night
Use smaller/simpler bivy sack
Add meaningful waypoints to GAIA
No water bottle under the downtube, unless its totally secured.
Apply A&D each night
Wash crotch each night with medicated wipes
Don't go into a warm building and eat unless I am stopping for the night. CHILLS!!!
Put insulated jacket and hat on immediately upon stopping at night
Dont' store stuff in mesh handlebar feed pockets
Use handlebar bags for food and not water
Use Gatorage or smart water bottle in jersey pocket for backup
Don't drink too much sports drink to avoid canker sores
Riding into the night is a good thing
Don't worry about riding with anyone. Alone is good.
Only buy what you need at stores that can either be eaten or carried easily
Fit everything in vischasha and sweetroll for gear.
1 x 11 worked flawlessly
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Reply #679 on: May 19, 2015, 04:14:01 PM
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aarond
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