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Reply #320 on: May 02, 2013, 07:34:02 AM
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« Reply #320 on: May 02, 2013, 07:34:02 AM » |
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Leaving the South Rim this AM. Won't be able to "bump" into Sheila to wish her luck and provide trail magic. Good luck Sheila. We are all pulling for you!!!
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Reply #321 on: May 02, 2013, 11:26:48 AM
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Quincer
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Well the chat has quieted down...Mark is about to finish and Sheila should be hitting the South Rim today or tomorrow. Thanks for all the shout outs to Sheila. I'm leaving today and will meet her at the finish line. To break Jill's record, she would have to finish the race in 28+ hours...by 3:30pm Friday (AZ time)...rough estimate. Even if she didn't rest, I don't think that's doable. So, we are looking at a late Saturday or Sunday finish. I'm looking forward to seeing her.
Go Sheila Go!
Thanks Y'All...Steve Blank
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Reply #322 on: May 02, 2013, 12:23:45 PM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #322 on: May 02, 2013, 12:23:45 PM » |
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Mark Caminiti called in from the North Rim Country Store! He’s battling some bad winds. http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/azt13/ |
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Reply #323 on: May 02, 2013, 06:58:38 PM
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layla
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« Reply #323 on: May 02, 2013, 06:58:38 PM » |
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Looks like Mark is only about 2 miles from the finish...Woo hoo!!!! Awesome effort I am so happy for him...finished 3x 2010, 2011 and now :headbang:2013!!! Way to go Mark! You did it!
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Reply #324 on: May 02, 2013, 06:59:29 PM
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layla
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« Reply #324 on: May 02, 2013, 06:59:29 PM » |
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OOPS 2012 NOT 2011...
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Reply #325 on: May 02, 2013, 09:00:54 PM
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layla
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« Reply #325 on: May 02, 2013, 09:00:54 PM » |
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Mark got a flat tire 8 miles from the finish...total bummer!!! I was incorrect about him being 2 miles away?! Good thing I'm not in this thing I can't even determine distance on a map!  |
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Reply #326 on: May 02, 2013, 09:48:47 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
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« Reply #326 on: May 02, 2013, 09:48:47 PM » |
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Hell yeah, Mark. Amazing determination. You completely killed it. Blew me the hell away. Bet you were one of the people that passed me, before Kentucky camp as I was in anguish, feeling as if I was just hit by a train. Pretty stoked you made it all the way - didn't have a doubt in my mind.
Here's to a safe passage back to Tucson to pick up the car!
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Reply #327 on: May 03, 2013, 06:50:52 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #327 on: May 03, 2013, 06:50:52 AM » |
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Here's Mark Caminiti's call in from the final downhill to the State Line Trailhead! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/azt13/ |
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Reply #328 on: May 03, 2013, 01:37:39 PM
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« Reply #328 on: May 03, 2013, 01:37:39 PM » |
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Go Sheila GO!!!
Great to see her head right into the big ditch and not hang out at the rim too long to think about it. The work's not over but I'm sure she's smelling Utah.
Steve, give her a big hug from Marilyn and I. Wish we were there with you, Tom
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Reply #329 on: May 03, 2013, 01:46:15 PM
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sheilar
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« Reply #329 on: May 03, 2013, 01:46:15 PM » |
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Go SheilaT!!
We'll be watching you next month Tom!
sr
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Reply #330 on: May 03, 2013, 02:47:19 PM
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Holt
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« Reply #330 on: May 03, 2013, 02:47:19 PM » |
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happy to see Sheila powering through the ditch!
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Reply #331 on: May 03, 2013, 05:33:51 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #331 on: May 03, 2013, 05:33:51 PM » |
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Way to get it done Mark--yeah--#3 |
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Reply #332 on: May 03, 2013, 08:06:28 PM
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layla
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« Reply #332 on: May 03, 2013, 08:06:28 PM » |
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Mark, You did it...3x!!! I never had a doubt..  WOO HOO!!!! |
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Reply #333 on: May 03, 2013, 08:19:38 PM
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dream4est
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« Reply #333 on: May 03, 2013, 08:19:38 PM » |
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I am back in Tucson at Azttrippers house. Thanx to him and his wife Jeanine for all their hospitality and for the ride back from the finish. I really appreciate it.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Leila, Logan, Mom and Dad, Scott M., Tanner, Marshal, Justin S., and many others. I really could feel all your support and positive energy out there. I did really well considering my training was not all that impressive.
The course dealt out some serious pain and tried to defeat me many times. But I am getting very tough at this AZT thing and I had an answer for each dilemma I was faced with.
Next year I will be back again. I cant see not trying for 4.
Good job to all who finished this beast. Max, Blake, Eric and Forest you all did great. I knew Max would be hard to beat after riding with him to the start. And Sheila you are throwing down in the canyon I doubt you will be denied. A great year for AZT 750 racing.
This is my finest moment. Complete satisfaction. I hope any of you thinking of doing this race give it your best shot next year. It is harder than you think, but more meaningful to complete than any other bike race out there. Arizona is the real deal. I am addicted to this place. I will remember this forever
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Reply #334 on: May 03, 2013, 08:40:25 PM
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forest_on_bike
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« Reply #334 on: May 03, 2013, 08:40:25 PM » |
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Congrats Mark! We were all pulling for you. Nicely done.
I can't believe you've finished this beast 3 times now. You are a glutton for punishment...and have a much higher pain tolerance than me. Very impressive.
Forest
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Reply #335 on: May 03, 2013, 09:35:42 PM
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Reply #336 on: May 03, 2013, 10:14:58 PM
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« Reply #336 on: May 03, 2013, 10:14:58 PM » |
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^WELL DONE!!  It looks like you got everything you wanted out of the trip. The picture walking into Kentucky camp with duck,and swami,man ..what a great ride. Great job on taking the time to take such wonderful pictures! They made me feel great instantly.It was a pleasure riding with you Rich . Look forward to talking,maybe riding with you soon,Ben |
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Reply #337 on: May 04, 2013, 01:08:59 AM
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krefs
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« Reply #337 on: May 04, 2013, 01:08:59 AM » |
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Sheila is ~4 switchbacks from the North Rim! That was a LONG day, but she must feel so good having that chasm behind her...
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Reply #338 on: May 04, 2013, 01:11:14 AM
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krefs
Location: Prescott, AZ
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« Reply #338 on: May 04, 2013, 01:11:14 AM » |
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This is my finest moment. Complete satisfaction. I hope any of you thinking of doing this race give it your best shot next year. It is harder than you think, but more meaningful to complete than any other bike race out there. Arizona is the real deal. I am addicted to this place. I will remember this forever
AWESOME, Mark. You never cease to amaze me with your perseverance and grit. Congrats on yet another huge accomplishment! Now relish your finest moment, and then you can look forward to reliving it all again next spring. |
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Reply #339 on: May 04, 2013, 02:25:05 PM
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« Reply #339 on: May 04, 2013, 02:25:05 PM » |
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Blue Bunny ice cream sandwiches and freshly baked cookies at Jacob Lake and then downhill to the border. Go Sheila!
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