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Reply #960 on: June 09, 2015, 05:18:40 PM
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daveinbanff
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« Reply #960 on: June 09, 2015, 05:18:40 PM » |
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I'm MUCH better using my bike repair tools, then with Garmin. Sorry
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #961 on: June 09, 2015, 07:36:29 PM
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daveinbanff
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« Reply #961 on: June 09, 2015, 07:36:29 PM » |
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for people new to banff, and looking for some meal suggestions...
Bfast: Coyotes (SW/mex) or Tooloulous (lots of options), or Melissas (trad bfast)
Lunch: Nester grocery deli, sushi train, or JK bakery
Coffee: whitebark, or JK bakery
PM: Walk around and see what bars have what food specials going on.
Banffs first farmers market of the year, is on Wed, on bear street, so go check that out for food options too. 10-5ish
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Reply #962 on: June 09, 2015, 09:42:59 PM
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megand
Location: Canmore, AB
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« Reply #962 on: June 09, 2015, 09:42:59 PM » |
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for people new to banff, and looking for some meal suggestions...
I'll add a recommendation for a couple of my favourites, Wildflour Bakery and Barpa Bill's. |
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #963 on: June 09, 2015, 09:48:19 PM
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daveinbanff
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« Reply #963 on: June 09, 2015, 09:48:19 PM » |
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Yes. Goid call on bills
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #964 on: June 10, 2015, 07:10:17 AM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #964 on: June 10, 2015, 07:10:17 AM » |
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Does anyone know of a good basemap for Canada I can use? I'm set on all the states, just would like some more detail north of the border
Cheersand good luck all!
Neil - These are the best, pricey but they've got every FSR, road, everything... http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/gps-mapsI haven't really checked here but you might find something with a bit of digging... http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/country/caGood Luck! |
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #965 on: June 10, 2015, 08:14:17 AM
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samh
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Location: Bozeman, MT
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« Reply #965 on: June 10, 2015, 08:14:17 AM » |
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I just like how this looks as the excitement builds.  |
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Reply #966 on: June 10, 2015, 09:01:25 AM
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jcluddite
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« Reply #966 on: June 10, 2015, 09:01:25 AM » |
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Thanks I meant, basemap for My Garmin. Cheers!
i used this one:http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/78/ |
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Reply #967 on: June 10, 2015, 09:18:05 AM
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dream4est
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« Reply #967 on: June 10, 2015, 09:18:05 AM » |
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In banff
Hanging with Larry melnick
He wanted everyone to know he is having his q and a at elk and oarsman
Thursday 6pm
And he also is feeling a little off still since his crash
They are testing his blood for issues
But he is still as enthusiastic as ever
And motivating me to kill it
Thanks Matt lee
I will be out there thinking of the 2007 Ctr
When we first met and I started this amazing bikepack racing career
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #968 on: June 10, 2015, 09:30:54 AM
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Rorr
Location: Steamboat Springs, Co
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« Reply #968 on: June 10, 2015, 09:30:54 AM » |
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We still get our spots at the Y?
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #969 on: June 10, 2015, 09:49:08 AM
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dream4est
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« Reply #969 on: June 10, 2015, 09:49:08 AM » |
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Spots arrive tonight at 10 at the y
Joe Polk is delivering them
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Reply #970 on: June 10, 2015, 11:11:13 AM
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kato
Location: Cashmere, WA
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« Reply #970 on: June 10, 2015, 11:11:13 AM » |
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Ah good! Joe Polk is making back to Banff again. Crazy Larry, Joe and all the nutty racers. Can't wait to get up there myself.
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Reply #971 on: June 10, 2015, 12:02:36 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #971 on: June 10, 2015, 12:02:36 PM » |
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Yep! I have the Spots with me. Kinda surprised I didn't get yanked aside for further screening with a carry-on full of electronics! I'll be at the Y late, probably 10:30-11ish. I also have more ProGold lube for the racers to grab.
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #972 on: June 10, 2015, 12:40:40 PM
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tuhduhvuh
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
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« Reply #972 on: June 10, 2015, 12:40:40 PM » |
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Can we get the Spots at the Elk and Oarsmen on Thursday evening? I'll be in Banff Thursday.
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Reply #973 on: June 10, 2015, 12:50:10 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #973 on: June 10, 2015, 12:50:10 PM » |
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I will leave them at the front desk of the YMCA lodge. Everyone congregates there so it's convenient.
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #974 on: June 11, 2015, 03:14:59 AM
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JoePavlik
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« Reply #974 on: June 11, 2015, 03:14:59 AM » |
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Stuck at the airport in Calgary waiting for my shuttle. Can't wait to get to Banff and build up my bike!
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Reply #975 on: June 11, 2015, 06:41:39 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #975 on: June 11, 2015, 06:41:39 AM » |
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Spot rentals are at the front desk of the YMCA lodge. I have tons of ProGold Extreme samplers in the assembly room. Help yourself! Also, this year's racer giveaway is going to include a Gen3 Spot and a $110 gift cert from Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks that you can uses towards one of their great bags! Even a single call gets you into the drawing so we want to hear you call in!
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Topic Name: 2015 TD
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Reply #976 on: June 11, 2015, 01:32:20 PM
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flanagaj
Location: Dorset, England
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« Reply #976 on: June 11, 2015, 01:32:20 PM » |
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Good luck to all the riders. Will as usual be following those blue dots and MTB casts for the duration!
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Reply #977 on: June 11, 2015, 02:13:08 PM
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ZbynekR
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« Reply #977 on: June 11, 2015, 02:13:08 PM » |
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Hi, does anybody know if the permitted deviations are obligate or if I should follow the main route GMDR? It looks clear ("permitted") but in description
of route deviation there is written "required" so better to ask than go wrong way. Thanks for answer.
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Reply #978 on: June 11, 2015, 06:21:10 PM
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EndoAgain
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« Reply #978 on: June 11, 2015, 06:21:10 PM » |
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ZybnekR - The Tour Divide "RACE" route is not the same as the ACA GDMBR Maps. It is based on it and 90% of the route follows the maps but for the "RACE" there is a prescribed course with no variations permitted unless you get a text from Mathew Lee stating there is a reroute due to course conditions like fire or floods. For example the ACA maps say the Fernie alternate is acceptable but that is NOT part of the "RACE" route. Conversely the CDT (alt) section and the El Malpais paved (alt) sections in New Mexico are ARE the "RACE" route...not alternates. In addition there are the new sections around Union Pass and Rawlins that are not on the maps at all. So look at maps for long range planning but use the GPS track or pieced together route descriptions for the race. DO NOT view the MAPS as the "RACE" instructions. Went on a bit because many last year followed the maps and ended up off the "Race" course. Hope that answers your question.
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Reply #979 on: June 11, 2015, 06:36:45 PM
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Krampus Snail
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« Reply #979 on: June 11, 2015, 06:36:45 PM » |
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I know the route is changed around Rawlins because of the construction, but why the change around Union Pass?
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