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  Topic Name: CT Write/interesting statement on: April 13, 2011, 11:28:19 AM
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« on: April 13, 2011, 11:28:19 AM »
I found this quite interesting.  I wonder what he meant by it.  Scroll down to August 2nd and read the 1st paragraph about the needles...
http://www.the2016plan.com/coloradotrail/100miles.html

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  Topic Name: CT Write/interesting statement Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 02:19:15 PM
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 02:19:15 PM »
Strange indeed. A couple of possibilities:
1. Diabetic riders taking insulin?
2. Some other type of legal medication?
3. No syringes at all, but just looked like it?
4. Riders emulating their favorite Tour de France racers?

edit: Looks like it took place in 2009?
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  Topic Name: CT Write/interesting statement Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 03:06:28 PM
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 03:06:28 PM »
Would be willing to bet he saw a few folks treating water with Steripens(or something similar).

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  Topic Name: CT Write/interesting statement Reply #3 on: April 13, 2011, 05:22:41 PM
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2011, 05:22:41 PM »
This is a good article on water treatment, http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/water.html  As to this tread - check the second line under "notes". Perhaps another possibility for a "needle". Betadine is a great dual purpose piece for ones kit, great antiseptic and first-line or back-up water treatment.   
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