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Question: Reverse for 2011?
Denver ---> Durango - 21 (72.4%)
Durango  ---> Denver - 8 (27.6%)
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction on: December 21, 2010, 01:44:21 PM
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« on: December 21, 2010, 01:44:21 PM »
Course is the same as 2010, including the Indian Creek Segment substitute for Waterton Canyon since Waterton will be closed through December 2011.

Pros and Cons:
  • If you make it to Buena Vista, your odds of finishing are quite a bit higher had you started in Durango...  Wink
  • Finishing on the Indian Creek segment puts you 10 miles from Sedalia.  Not many lodging options there, and Castle Rock is 10 more miles.
  • More elevation gain starting in Durango.   icon_biggrin
  • No Backwards Course Record yet!*

*Well, as far as I know anyway.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #1 on: January 01, 2011, 08:19:27 AM
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2011, 08:19:27 AM »
To make the best use of my time off I will be starting in Durango this year (July 22).  Aiming for a 10 day finish.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #2 on: January 01, 2011, 09:19:55 AM
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2011, 09:19:55 AM »
Out and back Wink Solves some problems, but leaves 470+/- others.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #3 on: January 02, 2011, 10:49:24 AM
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2011, 10:49:24 AM »
Starting from Durango regardless of poll results.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #4 on: January 03, 2011, 02:12:32 PM
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2011, 02:12:32 PM »
Hi all: 

I can't get this out of my system, so I'm gonna do the race again!  I think about the trail alot....and how I wanna be out there...

Wanted to do Durango to Denver last year, but didn't happen.  As the last "official" finisher from 2010, here are my thoughts:

1) It's gonna be one heck-of-a climb to Kennebec Pass.  A good warm up tho....hehe
2) Ten mile range is ugly, regardless of direction.
3) Send food drop to Silverton...don't try to ride on 1200 calories a day...

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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #5 on: January 03, 2011, 03:29:21 PM
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2011, 03:29:21 PM »
Quote from: pro_out on January 01, 2011, 09:19:55 AM
Out and back Wink Solves some problems, but leaves 470+/- others.
Are you really going to attempt an out-and-back effort?
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #6 on: January 03, 2011, 05:54:49 PM
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2011, 05:54:49 PM »
 Toby,  I have yet to do the out, so not yet worried about the back. Hoping to get the out done in 2011. Was thinking that Stephan could do with the CTR like Scott has done with the AZT and run 2 distances at once. I can see it now the  CTR EVM ( extra value meal) or the CTR SSM ( super sized meal). icon_biggrin  Wonder how many would consider it?

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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #7 on: January 14, 2011, 12:39:45 PM
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2011, 12:39:45 PM »
Toby - I agree.

Stefan - can we go in reverse and still use the call in number?
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #8 on: January 14, 2011, 04:22:43 PM
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2011, 04:22:43 PM »
Alrighty, Denver ---> Durango it is.

Eddy, you can certainly use the call-in #, and I encourage anyone who wants to ride it in the opposite direction to coordinate a group start in Durango, maybe even on August 1st @ 6:30am!!  That would be really cool!
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 08:27:58 PM
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 08:27:58 PM »
Thank you Stefan!

Who of the 8 who voted is in for a group start Aug 1 from Durango? I might be willing to start July 30, 31 too if thats better for a group start.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #10 on: January 18, 2011, 07:23:01 AM
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2011, 07:23:01 AM »
I am hoping to FINISH on August 1st going Durango -->  Denver to see off those racers heading south.

Start date:  July 23.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 07:40:23 AM
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 07:40:23 AM »
Gdilon - that sounds like a good plan too. Get a little moon on the start, might be snow but maybe not. Depending on other responses I might join you Wink

Anyone else interested in a Aug 1 or the Saturday before start date? I know mtbriderz and dogboydan are somewhat flexible already.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #12 on: January 22, 2011, 03:23:25 AM
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2011, 03:23:25 AM »

So far have Ryan Feild, Dan Joseph and myself up for a ctr start aug1 from durango
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #13 on: April 19, 2011, 01:55:27 PM
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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2011, 01:55:27 PM »
Quote from: gdillon on January 18, 2011, 07:23:01 AM
I am hoping to FINISH on August 1st going Durango -->  Denver to see off those racers heading south.

Start date:  July 23.

Gdilon - I am for sure on this same time frame.  Right now I am aiming for 12 days.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #14 on: April 19, 2011, 02:08:46 PM
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2011, 02:08:46 PM »
You guys concerned about snow on July 23?
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #15 on: April 19, 2011, 02:20:54 PM
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« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2011, 02:20:54 PM »
Concerned, yes.  But snowpack in the San Juans isn't as deep (right now) as the more northerly mountains.  This summer will tell us alot.  Heat, rain will help, but it looks to continue snowing in the high country through April for sure.

July 23 is a must start date for me, so I'll either be throwing the bike over giant piles of snow or detouring accordingly.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #16 on: April 19, 2011, 02:31:20 PM
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« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2011, 02:31:20 PM »
Quote from: ETURK on April 19, 2011, 02:08:46 PM
You guys concerned about snow on July 23?

From the Colorado Trail Foundation website (http://www.coloradotrail.org/snowandweather.html):

Snowpack on the CT is, every spring, a subject of great interest to CT users planning their trips. The common question is "When is The Colorado Trail likely to be snow free?" The general rule is that the CT is usually snow free by July 1 and the CT "season" can be viewed as primarily July and August. This July-August, CT season can (some years) be extended by a couple of weeks on each end to include the last 2 weeks in June and first 2 weeks in September. June can be "iffy" though, especially at the higher CT elevations and on the north facing hillsides and where the Trail is shaded in the trees. The following website links can be of help. They show current snow depth at 9 mountain locations that are relatively near the CT and at similar elevations.
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #17 on: April 19, 2011, 04:41:07 PM
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« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2011, 04:41:07 PM »
I ask because I rather ride during a full moon, but snow is the question. I will monitor... but so far sticking to the Aug 2 official start date. eturk
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #18 on: April 19, 2011, 05:28:24 PM
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« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2011, 05:28:24 PM »
Myself and 2 friends are starting in Denver on July 23rd.  We're planning a 10 day ride.  We'll see some of ya'll out there!
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  Topic Name: CTR 2011 Direction Reply #19 on: April 19, 2011, 06:09:10 PM
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« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2011, 06:09:10 PM »
Starting in Denver on August 1st, looking forward to riding in the big mountains.
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