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Reply #160 on: January 07, 2016, 08:51:23 PM
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kato
Location: Cashmere, WA
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« Reply #160 on: January 07, 2016, 08:51:23 PM » |
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I'm looking into tires. The Maxxis Ikon seams to be the popular tire out there.
Looking at the specs on the tire there are several versions of the same tire.
3c, exo, and tr.
my guess is it has something to do with the compound of the rubber and or sidewalls. I do not see a break down on the website of what these are.
Can anyone tell me what those abbreviations are for?
Thanks!
Got my Cordillera in the mail today! Enjoying it so far!
This link might explain it better than some of us can, http://www.maxxis.com/other-bicycle-information/technology/maxxis-technologyBasically, 3c is multi compound rubber for wear/grip, tr is tubeless ready, and exo is a tougher casing. Best of luck in your prep! |
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #161 on: January 08, 2016, 01:43:07 PM
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Rob Colliver
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« Reply #161 on: January 08, 2016, 01:43:07 PM » |
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Just sitting at home updating food stores for the summers trip to NM. It looks like there is a new store in Horca called the Red Bear.
I remember thre was nothing available in 2011 when I rode through, nor were there any just beyond La Manga Pass as the restaurant had closed. It made for a spot of rationing until the candy store in Canon Plaza.
Can anybody update the food options here please?
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #162 on: January 08, 2016, 03:04:58 PM
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MikeI
Location: Tucson
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« Reply #162 on: January 08, 2016, 03:04:58 PM » |
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Just sitting at home updating food stores for the summers trip to NM. It looks like there is a new store in Horca called the Red Bear.
I remember thre was nothing available in 2011 when I rode through, nor were there any just beyond La Manga Pass as the restaurant had closed. It made for a spot of rationing until the candy store in Canon Plaza.
Can anybody update the food options here please?
I had a catfish dinner, about 2 gallons of iced tea, a piece of blueberry pie and some rolls with honey at the Red Bear, it was delicious, having just arrived from Brazos Ridge. The convenience store was not open yet, waitress said they were working on it. This was on June 19 I think. ( Can't remember what else was on the menu, that was a special and I went for it !! ) |
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #163 on: January 09, 2016, 03:43:24 PM
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gotchile
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« Reply #163 on: January 09, 2016, 03:43:24 PM » |
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The Red Bear was open when we were through there this summer. We had a great breakfast there also.
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #164 on: January 09, 2016, 08:23:37 PM
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Rob Colliver
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« Reply #164 on: January 09, 2016, 08:23:37 PM » |
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Thanks guys.
Hope they make sarnies too, ready for the first stretch of NM.
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #165 on: January 09, 2016, 10:55:04 PM
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kato
Location: Cashmere, WA
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« Reply #165 on: January 09, 2016, 10:55:04 PM » |
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Anyone know what the fastest Nobo race time is?
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Reply #166 on: January 10, 2016, 05:02:02 AM
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ezr4d
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« Reply #166 on: January 10, 2016, 05:02:02 AM » |
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^ Way faster than you're capable of riding Kato. LOL.
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #167 on: January 10, 2016, 08:45:23 AM
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #168 on: January 10, 2016, 01:40:37 PM
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pbasinger
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« Reply #168 on: January 10, 2016, 01:40:37 PM » |
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What is the start date and time for the race this year?
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Reply #169 on: January 10, 2016, 01:47:08 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #169 on: January 10, 2016, 01:47:08 PM » |
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What is the start date and time for the race this year?
Should be June 10th at 8am. |
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #170 on: January 10, 2016, 06:00:44 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #170 on: January 10, 2016, 06:00:44 PM » |
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GO FOR IT, KATO!
Do remember that Paul's time was in 2011, when there were some massive detours.
Going Sobo, and not taking the detours, he passed me when I was still in Montana. MONTANA!
I remember he asked me about current beta for Richmond Peak, and I had it!
I also remember asking how NM was, and he told me the wells were locked tight, and sometimes guarded. That was a strange, strange year.
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Reply #171 on: January 10, 2016, 06:13:37 PM
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cliffordbarnabus
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« Reply #171 on: January 10, 2016, 06:13:37 PM » |
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would it be foolhardy to do this with no gps? i hate gadgets. i hate seeing thing like "7% power" and worrying about it.
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Reply #172 on: January 10, 2016, 08:30:03 PM
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phil_rad
Location: Gelnhausen, Germany
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« Reply #172 on: January 10, 2016, 08:30:03 PM » |
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would it be foolhardy to do this with no gps? i hate gadgets. i hate seeing thing like "7% power" and worrying about it.
Foolhardy? No. It would be slower and you'll probably miss a few turns but you'd be OK. You wouldn't have to think about buying batteries. :-) |
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Reply #173 on: January 10, 2016, 10:48:17 PM
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kiwidave
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« Reply #173 on: January 10, 2016, 10:48:17 PM » |
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would it be foolhardy to do this with no gps? i hate gadgets. i hate seeing thing like "7% power" and worrying about it.
An Etrex with spare batteries will be far lighter/smaller and faster for navigation than maps. A dynamo hub with cache battery is another option. Pdf the maps and race cues for backup. FWIW: I'll have the race cues printed so I've got some regular milestones during each day. |
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Reply #174 on: January 11, 2016, 10:01:21 AM
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pyerger
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« Reply #174 on: January 11, 2016, 10:01:21 AM » |
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would it be foolhardy to do this with no gps? i hate gadgets. i hate seeing thing like "7% power" and worrying about it.
would it be foolhardy to do this with no gps? i hate gadgets. i hate seeing thing like "7% power" and worrying about it.
I hate gadgets as well, and rode 2015 TD without GPS. Next time even though I know the route, I would use GPS. There was To much time wasted trying to figure out if I was going the right way, or not. with your/my brain in a fog most of the ride, it was hard to remember to reset cyclometer every time. |
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Reply #175 on: January 11, 2016, 10:07:14 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #175 on: January 11, 2016, 10:07:14 AM » |
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would it be foolhardy to do this with no gps? i hate gadgets. i hate seeing thing like "7% power" and worrying about it.
The cues are mostly great. It's the "mostly" part that will get you. Signs disappear or change, roads get added. I took a GPS loaded with the route and kept it in my daypack and only brought it out when I had doubt as to which way was right. |
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #176 on: January 11, 2016, 10:07:39 AM
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pyerger
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« Reply #176 on: January 11, 2016, 10:07:39 AM » |
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The Red Bear was open when we were through there this summer. We had a great breakfast there also.
Hey is that Marty? this is Peter! We rode together quite a bit last TD. Glad to see you make it to AW. John and I tried to catch up with you, but you where to fast. We ended up finishing with Hal, and Jen Marsh about 3:50 AM. are you going to ride again, this year of other? Would like to give it another go in 2018. I like you web page! Keep writing! Peter |
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Topic Name: 2016 Tour Divide Preparation
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Reply #177 on: January 11, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
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« Reply #177 on: January 11, 2016, 10:12:26 AM » |
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I've also done the route 2x with the paper queues and speedo. It's really sort of fun to check off all the lines on the queue sheet as you pass them (Cross Cattle Guard!), but it will somewhat keep a constant level of anxiety, if you're really trying to fly through a section.
I was a bit anti-GPS for a while, until the AZTR, where the queues aren't as polished, and you know: the dude putting it on is all about the GPX tracks, so for that race, it seemed nature to grab one.
If I was to do the TD again, it would be a speed run, for sure - no holds bar. I know have a pretty good idea on the lay of the course, but the course itself has changed, and my memory is getting a bit fuzzy on the details. Bringing along an eTrex 20 wouldn't feel that cumbersome, or annoying - the batteries last a long time, and it's got a lot of utility. You'll still want to pack along some sort of backup.
I remember making many mistakes using the paper queues - even on my second go of it. At the end I'm sure they amounted to hours and hours of time lost.
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Reply #178 on: January 11, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
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kato
Location: Cashmere, WA
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« Reply #178 on: January 11, 2016, 11:31:43 AM » |
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Thanks kiwidave! That was an article I hadn't seen before. Good read. GO FOR IT, KATO!
Oh, I'd sure love to Justin! Of course as for most of us hopefuls much of it depends on the workplace. I think its about time The Long Ranger got back out there too! |
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Reply #179 on: January 11, 2016, 12:15:45 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #179 on: January 11, 2016, 12:15:45 PM » |
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Thanks kiwidave! That was an article I hadn't seen before. Good read.
Oh, I'd sure love to Justin! Of course as for most of us hopefuls much of it depends on the workplace. I think its about time The Long Ranger got back out there too!
You and the Long Ranger on a tandem??? |
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