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Reply #160 on: August 14, 2014, 09:07:27 AM
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joeydurango
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True that! I've been lucky to have few injuries, catastrophic and chronic alike.
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #161 on: August 14, 2014, 09:16:51 AM
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Wow, for a guy who's got a 10/10 in pain, he's still moving right along. In fact, I bet that he's clearing that section more quickly than most day-riders!
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #162 on: August 14, 2014, 09:30:54 AM
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Majcolo
Location: Lakewood, CO
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I just hope that he's not wrecking his knee. He's of that age when some people push hard enough to develop lifetime injuries. Those of us who have them generally regret it as we age.
Seriously. I've struggled to get back to a respectable level of fitness for several years now due to the previous abuse I put my body through. That said, he's a man's man for sure.
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #163 on: August 14, 2014, 09:33:43 AM
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nanath
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Yeah, "never give up" sounds good, but sometimes giving up is a better option than permanent damage and a lifetime of pain. No one who has witnessed Neil's titanic effort will have anything but the greatest respect for him, whether he finishes or not. I hope he knows that.
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #164 on: August 14, 2014, 09:37:42 AM
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Shirey
Location: Frisco, CO
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Seems like he would have dropped already if he was going to. I bet he's fighting his ass off to get to Kennebec and the mostly downhill miles to the finish as y'all mentioned.
Either way its a heroic effort.
Such a brutal race and it just takes its toll in so many ways. So fun and so beautiful too.
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Reply #165 on: August 14, 2014, 09:51:22 AM
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #166 on: August 14, 2014, 09:53:24 AM
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jakomait
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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« Reply #166 on: August 14, 2014, 09:53:24 AM » |
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Really bummed to hear Neil's knee is giving out. So much gravity to help him to the end but I can picture every small rise that is going to seem like getting up Miners Creek to him now. Hang in there dude!
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It is better to regret the things you've done than the things you haven't.
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #167 on: August 14, 2014, 10:17:48 AM
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Stefan_G
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Are CM and TL really making that wrong turn on Jarosa Mesa?
Ahhhh, dang it! |
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“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”
-- frequently (mis)attributed to Thomas Jefferson
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #168 on: August 14, 2014, 10:20:16 AM
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ramstrong1
Location: Fort Collins
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« Reply #168 on: August 14, 2014, 10:20:16 AM » |
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What an amazing effort! Great job Neil! DO NOT QUIT! I echo danwiz 100%. You will never get another chance to be right where you are today. Make it happen!
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #169 on: August 14, 2014, 10:29:51 AM
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« Reply #169 on: August 14, 2014, 10:29:51 AM » |
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Ahhhh, dang it!
Do you suppose that stupid sign is still up there? I was planning on moving it this year, but then ended up not being able to race. |
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Reply #170 on: August 14, 2014, 10:57:50 AM
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #171 on: August 14, 2014, 11:55:48 AM
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LyndaW
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« Reply #171 on: August 14, 2014, 11:55:48 AM » |
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What an enormous ride Neil is putting out!
Go Neil!
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Reply #172 on: August 14, 2014, 11:56:32 AM
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schillingsworth
DFL>DNF>DNS
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
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« Reply #172 on: August 14, 2014, 11:56:32 AM » |
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One climb to go!! Get it Neil!!
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Reply #173 on: August 14, 2014, 12:13:49 PM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #173 on: August 14, 2014, 12:13:49 PM » |
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Come on Neil!!
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #174 on: August 14, 2014, 01:22:18 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #174 on: August 14, 2014, 01:22:18 PM » |
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Ahhhh, dang it!
Note to self ... Do you suppose that stupid sign is still up there? I was planning on moving it this year, but then ended up not being able to race.
What stupid sign? Someone sharpie an arrow pointing the wrong way? What up Barry R? - why you headin' down Marshall Pass Rd? Come on Neil! Come on Mark C - get your 3-Crown club card!! |
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Reply #175 on: August 14, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #175 on: August 14, 2014, 01:26:40 PM » |
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I think Bryan's Spot may be tracking as Dave Stewart. I know he was barely in front of me at Searle Pass & Mt. Elbert Trailhead. I don't remember meeting Dave out there or in the group with us that was heading out of Leadville.
Checking the splits... the Dave Stewart splits jive exactly with what I would expect to see for Bryan Klahn.
I apologize if I am wrong but it really looks like Bryan Klahn is tracking as Dave Stewart.
There is a possible mix-up that I am trying to pin down. I've been in touch with Dave, and he confirmed the # on his rental SPOT, but it is possible that the backs of the units got switched in the early morning hours of the start when we were putting new batteries in the Trace units. Can you further confirm Bryan or Dave's position? Thanks, Stefan |
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Reply #176 on: August 14, 2014, 01:43:36 PM
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Shirey
Location: Frisco, CO
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« Reply #176 on: August 14, 2014, 01:43:36 PM » |
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Can you further confirm Bryan or Dave's position?
Thanks,
Stefan
Sorry, I am out so I cannot.... but every split after Tarryall road seems like Bryan. But its possible I'm wrong. I had past Bryan on Tarryall Road on the way to the Stagestop and then I started bonking and he caught back up to me a little bit after Tarryall Reservoir. The reservoir split shows him 5 minutes after me at the lake and I know it was Bryan and Barry Ritchey who caught me just after that as we pulled into the Stagestop. Then Tuesday morning leaving Leadville, myself, Garrett Alexander, Aaron Boatman, and Bryan all headed up Halfmoon road together and Bryan pulled away slightly..... thus the Mt. Elbert split (Dave Stewart) shows him 5 minutes ahead of me there. So I'm using some deduction, but every split seems accurate as Bryan.... the Searle Pass... Tenmile... every single one. - Scott Shirey |
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #177 on: August 14, 2014, 01:54:26 PM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #177 on: August 14, 2014, 01:54:26 PM » |
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Hard as f*ck. Get it Neil.
This will go down as one of the performances of the year without question. In combination with Jefe's divide run there are some good things coming out of the GO camp. Nice work boys.
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Topic Name: CTR 2014 - Race Discussion
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Reply #178 on: August 14, 2014, 02:52:21 PM
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« Reply #178 on: August 14, 2014, 02:52:21 PM » |
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I hope that Neil's greeting party has lots of ice. A bag for his knee--and another for his beer!
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Reply #179 on: August 14, 2014, 02:57:04 PM
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nanath
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« Reply #179 on: August 14, 2014, 02:57:04 PM » |
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I hope there's a crowd to salute Neil as he comes in, with beer and burgers (and maybe an orthopedic surgeon).
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