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on: July 12, 2011, 08:27:48 PM
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Stefan_G
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Hey all you black sheep - I just thought I'd start a thread since I am getting some questions about this. There are 3 or 4 people I know of that plan to start close to 6:30 on 8/1 from Durango, and there are a few others ITT'ing on random start days. If someone wants to step up and make a semi-organized Durango start, that'd be super! If not, ya'll can just post here to see other people's intentions.
Cheers,
Stefan
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 04:49:35 PM
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Slowerthensnot
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 04:49:35 PM » |
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Hey all you black sheep - I just thought I'd start a thread since I am getting some questions about this. There are 3 or 4 people I know of that plan to start close to 6:30 on 8/1 from Durango, and there are a few others ITT'ing on random start days. If someone wants to step up and make a semi-organized Durango start, that'd be super! If not, ya'll can just post here to see other people's intentions.
Cheers,
Stefan
I'll know by thursday 7/21 if i can pull this off, happy to meet up with folks night before ect |
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Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 12:56:52 PM
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sherpaxc
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Man Dave, I sure hope you can. You deserve a nice long ride in the mountains after what Greyhound put you through. Hopefully we'll cross paths.
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 02:05:35 PM
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gdillon
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 02:05:35 PM » |
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There are 3 of us doing ITTs starting Friday morning (7/22). We are turning in our rental truck, finding breakfast (any suggestions for a place open early in town?) and riding to the trailhead. Hoping for a 7 am start.
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #4 on: July 19, 2011, 09:22:47 AM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2011, 09:22:47 AM » |
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Mmmm, breakfast. My recommendation is Carvers - they have delicious breakfast, but they don't open until 6:30am. I'd wait for that, though, as it is really good. The Durango Diner and Oscar's are both open at 6am, more of a greasy spoon/diner scene, but still good if grease is okay. And then there's Bread, which is very good for pastries and such but not really a full breakfast, and it's a 10 minute ride from downtown. Where are you turning in your truck? The Uhaul place is literally next door to Bread. The other three breakfast places I mentioned are right downtown.
If you guys would like some company for breakfast and a spin to the trailhead, say the word - I'd stumble out of bed for some food and an early morning pavement spin.
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #5 on: July 19, 2011, 09:32:27 AM
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gdillon
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2011, 09:32:27 AM » |
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Dropping budget truck off at Ted's, 999 College Dr. I remember Carver's for dinner. Yes, good. I will consult my friends about Durango Diner or Oscar's. We want to make the earliest start possible. I've got directions to the traihead, 6.7 miles from the center of town. Should take 30-35 minutes?
Thanks for the info!
Gabe
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Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 09:43:07 AM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 09:43:07 AM » |
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Yep, not a very long ride to the trailhead at all. A perfect warmup before the climbing begins... and oh, boy, how you'll climb. After crossing Junction Creek the second time you can pretty much get ready to walk to Kennebec.
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #7 on: July 19, 2011, 01:00:30 PM
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tRoy
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Has the CT been done without resupply ? Edit: I see that it has been hiked un-supported (no resupply) in 14 days ( link). Anyone done a un-supported bike ride of the CT? |
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #8 on: July 19, 2011, 01:24:53 PM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2011, 01:24:53 PM » |
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Has the CT been done without resupply ? Edit: I see that it has been hiked un-supported (no resupply) in 14 days ( link). Anyone done a un-supported bike ride of the CT? Not that I'm aware of. Doesn't really make sense unless you are keen on carrying your bike through every Wilderness area - which is technically illegal as you are not allowed to even *possess* a bicycle in designated Wilderness. The bike detours naturally go through several towns for resupply, and the CTR route traverses about 95% of the CT that is open to bikes. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #9 on: July 19, 2011, 01:42:35 PM
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tRoy
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« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2011, 01:42:35 PM » |
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Yeah I was talking about the CT with bike-detours route. It might not make sense but it may be an interesting challenge. Just curious if this style of travel has been done by bike. thanks, T
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Reply #10 on: July 19, 2011, 02:07:12 PM
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« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2011, 02:07:12 PM » |
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It might not make sense but it may be an interesting challenge.
The ultimate willpower challenge: riding past Loback's Bakery in BV, without even THINKING about the twisty doughnut things! |
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Reply #11 on: July 19, 2011, 02:15:10 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2011, 02:15:10 PM » |
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Not that I'm aware of. Doesn't really make sense unless you are keen on carrying your bike through every Wilderness area Don't even give me ideas! |
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Reply #12 on: July 19, 2011, 02:17:21 PM
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« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2011, 02:17:21 PM » |
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Don't even give me ideas!
Yeah, but YOU will have to do it in January, Justin--otherwise it'll be too easy.  |
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Reply #13 on: July 19, 2011, 02:46:59 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2011, 02:46:59 PM » |
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Yeah, but YOU will have to do it in January, Justin--otherwise it'll be too easy. Already sourcing one of those Montague/Hummer bikes! Actually, I'd love to see myself at the start of the CTR. If I can recover in time and my bike's back in one piece... The Durango start sounds nice, as I can finish, take a nap, and ride a leisurely ride home. Just have to find the ride up there! |
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Reply #14 on: July 19, 2011, 06:36:16 PM
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Slowerthensnot
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« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2011, 06:36:16 PM » |
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K i'm in shooting for a 6:30am start at the Junction Creek trail head on Monday Aug 1st, unless i pull off getting into town way before then
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Reply #15 on: July 19, 2011, 07:41:12 PM
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« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2011, 07:41:12 PM » |
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K i'm in shooting for a 6:30am start at the Junction Creek trail head on Monday Aug 1st, unless i pull off getting into town way before then
Ramstrong and myself are starting Aug 1, and 6:30am start works for us. We arrive Friday night in Durango to settle (have a place to stay) - so we can leave on Sunday. If you want to pull and earlier start, ping me and we still could join if u want the company. A small group start on video would make Stephen happy I bet. Either way, my default is Aug 1. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #16 on: July 20, 2011, 11:03:00 AM
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ScottM
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« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2011, 11:03:00 AM » |
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There are 3 of us doing ITTs starting Friday morning (7/22). We are turning in our rental truck, finding breakfast (any suggestions for a place open early in town?) and riding to the trailhead. Hoping for a 7 am start.
I've got two of you live on the tracker, but don't see a third. Just checking to make sure I'm not missing someone carrying a SPOT and signed up for tracking. Good luck guys! |
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Reply #17 on: July 20, 2011, 11:55:36 AM
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doumall
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« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2011, 11:55:36 AM » |
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I've got two of you live on the tracker, but don't see a third. Just checking to make sure I'm not missing someone carrying a SPOT and signed up for tracking.
Good luck guys!
Scott, I am the third riding with gdillon. I just signed up and paid this morning... Joe Brannan. Do you see me now? This is going to be awesome! Joe |
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Topic Name: CTR 2011 - Durango Starters
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Reply #18 on: July 20, 2011, 11:58:48 AM
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ScottM
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« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2011, 11:58:48 AM » |
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Joe, you're live, and I have gdillion. Who else is starting with you?
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Reply #19 on: July 20, 2011, 12:01:45 PM
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doumall
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« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2011, 12:01:45 PM » |
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Joe, you're live, and I have gdillion. Who else is starting with you?
Dont know his screen name on here... Brad Nelson. He has more time than we do and will probably drop back after the first two-three days to maximally 'enjoy the ride.' Thanks Scott! |
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