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Reply #120 on: June 05, 2015, 03:10:25 PM
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ChuckyMTBR`
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Hello everybody, this is my first post here. Time to stop stalking and start talking. So, so excited to line up in Durango. I really can't wait. This is my first question of many, I am going to arrive a week before the start and get the bus to Salida to ride there for a few days with friends. My questions are does anyone know of a place close to the airport where I can store an Ironcase for 2 weeks that is near the airport and is anyone heading through Salida a day or two before the start that has room for me and a bike. Thanks
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #121 on: June 05, 2015, 03:45:51 PM
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Erik
Location: Vail, Colorado.
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« Reply #121 on: June 05, 2015, 03:45:51 PM » |
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I'm in.
I'm new here and to bikepacking, but not to mountain biking or single track. I'll be coming out from Ohio once I finish my business here. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have plenty of time to do a yo-yo and giving me a week in Durango before the official start. I'd prefer to camp, but from what I'm hearing that's difficult so I hope AirBnb or craigslist turns up something. Not too worried about it, but I'm very excited to spend some time in Durango. I hope the Radio Shack next to the VC is still open because I have a return to make.
I've got the whole summer plus, so I'm looking for the next adventure after the CTR. That Idaho loop thing looks interesting.
I'm traveling with a slightly larger touring setup, but I plan on leaving the rack and panniers in storage in Denver or Vail during the race. I'll pick them up after and on route to the next ride. I'm loosely planing on finishing up the season heading south on the Pacific Coast, but I don't want to start that until after Labor Day because I hate traffic and I have a bad feeling about rental RV's this year due to the low gas prices. Off-road and single track is more my speed.
I look forward to meeting some of you all.
I loved that energy ball recipe a few pages back. I saw that a few weeks ago and it made me laugh. I think one of the things that attracts me to endurance riding is the opportunity to eat like a lunatic. I've got a project I've been developing in regards to food on the trail, but I'm keeping that under wraps until I do some more field testing. I'll keep you guys posted though and report on it in another section.
I know that cel service is limited out there, but need to get a new provider anyway so who's the strongest in the region? I spend some time in Vail area as well. Verizon?
That's about all I know. I'm so excited you can't even imagine.
Laters, E
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #122 on: June 07, 2015, 12:41:32 AM
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cjdunn
Location: Central, AZ
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« Reply #122 on: June 07, 2015, 12:41:32 AM » |
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I've been experimenting with different diets during ultras recently. For the past two editions of the Arizona Trail 300, I carried all my food from the start, tried to reduce the number of calories I took in from sugary, high-glycemic foods, and I tried to increase the diversity of my diet.
What did this look like? I planned for 320 calories per hour, so for an anticipated 48-hour ride, I carried 15,600 calories. Roughly 3,400 calories came from nuts, 1,800 from meat products, 1,200 from coconut products, 600 from potato chips, 1,700 from fruit/nut bars, 3,300 from cookies/candy, 1,300 from CarboRocket recovery drink, and 1,600 from sucrose/dextrose-based drink powder.
My stomach felt great the entire time both years, my energy levels seemed more consistent, I had food that sounded good all the time, and the inside of my mouth didn't get nearly as sore as when I ate more candy bars and sugary, sticky snacks.
Kurt, What kind of nuts and coconut products? |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #123 on: June 07, 2015, 12:52:13 AM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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« Reply #123 on: June 07, 2015, 12:52:13 AM » |
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What food do you guys pack for 3 or 4 days, just curious. Thanks
Bacon, Nuts, Tailwind Nutrition, Cliff Bars, Honey Stinger Products, Justins Almond Butter, Sandwich and apple from towns, SNICKERS! |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #124 on: June 07, 2015, 12:55:35 AM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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« Reply #124 on: June 07, 2015, 12:55:35 AM » |
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Kurt, I've considered riding again this year, and not to put a damper on everyone else's enthusiasm, but I'm afraid around day 3 I'll be asking myself, "what's the point?". I don't want to start half motivated.
Then give it another year and ride with me, Matt!  Hope you are well! |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #125 on: June 07, 2015, 04:42:06 AM
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Matt Schiff
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« Reply #125 on: June 07, 2015, 04:42:06 AM » |
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Then give it another year and ride with me, Matt! Hope you are well! I think it's a matter of being around like minded people. I need to live in a CTR frat house and be indoctrinated in the culture and values once again. Good luck next week. I'll be tuning in to the blue dots. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #126 on: June 07, 2015, 07:09:14 AM
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Dr.Dre
Location: DRO
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« Reply #126 on: June 07, 2015, 07:09:14 AM » |
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I'm in. I want to start at 0400. However, work crap may dictate an ITT. Is it ok if I ride and i dont eat whale blubber and coconut bars? |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #127 on: June 07, 2015, 10:23:10 AM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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« Reply #127 on: June 07, 2015, 10:23:10 AM » |
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I think it's a matter of being around like minded people. I need to live in a CTR frat house and be indoctrinated in the culture and values once again.
Good luck next week. I'll be tuning in to the blue dots.
That is one stout lineup. It will certainly make for a party up front. Glad to see you are interested again! |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #128 on: June 07, 2015, 01:08:18 PM
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Erik
Location: Vail, Colorado.
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« Reply #128 on: June 07, 2015, 01:08:18 PM » |
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I'm in. I want to start at 0400. However, work crap may dictate an ITT. Is it ok if I ride and i dont eat whale blubber and coconut bars? That will be fine, although I'm not sure why you would want to do that. Eating like that is pretty much the #1 reason I ride. More blubber for me. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #129 on: June 08, 2015, 09:50:14 AM
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Dr.Dre
Location: DRO
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« Reply #129 on: June 08, 2015, 09:50:14 AM » |
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I am totally supportive of those who are trying to optimize performance or gut function, have various food issues or are trying to create the most densely packed nutrition per ounce. But I love eating candy bars and other crap. That's why I ride as much as I can! Cheers
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #130 on: June 08, 2015, 03:48:56 PM
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Matt Schiff
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« Reply #130 on: June 08, 2015, 03:48:56 PM » |
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I am totally supportive of those who are trying to optimize performance or gut function, have various food issues or are trying to create the most densely packed nutrition per ounce. But I love eating candy bars and other crap. That's why I ride as much as I can! Cheers
I'm going to assume you are the real Dr. Dre famous for his rap music but perhaps not as famous as a multi day bike racer. The reason people talk about specific diets is because eating candy, pastries, and other crap has left more than one person on the side of the trail puking. If eating anything while riding 20 hours a day has worked for you, than I'm envious. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #131 on: June 08, 2015, 05:03:34 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #131 on: June 08, 2015, 05:03:34 PM » |
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Yeah, it gets a little tiring to eat candy bars all day. I think we all do it, because sometimes, it's just what's available, or it's just what sounds good at the time. It's habit forming too, at least for me. I realize I'm eating junk food even when off the bike! Matt, I'm housemate's with your Sister now. I think she says you should give the CTR another shot.  |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #132 on: June 08, 2015, 07:02:01 PM
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Matt Schiff
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« Reply #132 on: June 08, 2015, 07:02:01 PM » |
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Matt, I'm housemate's with your Sister now. I think she says you should give the CTR another shot. small world, but did she really say that? |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #133 on: June 09, 2015, 09:03:55 AM
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Woodland
Location: Bailey, CO
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« Reply #133 on: June 09, 2015, 09:03:55 AM » |
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The reason people talk about specific diets is because eating candy, pastries, and other crap has left more than one person on the side of the trail puking.
Touche! But for me it was the squirts on Segment 14 under a violent thundershower in 2012...gotta love the CTR! |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #134 on: June 11, 2015, 06:47:40 PM
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sanjuanrider
Location: Littleton Colorado
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« Reply #134 on: June 11, 2015, 06:47:40 PM » |
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Not doing CTR but happy to assist again with some logistics. My full intent was to do it this year but a new job hasn't allowed me to train. That in mind, my wife and I are always happy to help those in need of support before and after the race. I live just a few miles from the finish line in Littleton Co so feel free to PM me if you need to store gear or need a place to crash after the race! Sometimes we have just a few riders and sometimes up to 20 so don't hesitate!
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #135 on: June 12, 2015, 04:47:53 AM
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Matt Schiff
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« Reply #135 on: June 12, 2015, 04:47:53 AM » |
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Not doing CTR but happy to assist again with some logistics. My full intent was to do it this year but a new job hasn't allowed me to train. That in mind, my wife and I are always happy to help those in need of support before and after the race. I live just a few miles from the finish line in Littleton Co so feel free to PM me if you need to store gear or need a place to crash after the race! Sometimes we have just a few riders and sometimes up to 20 so don't hesitate!
Thanks for the generous offer. I know 2 years ago I almost thought I could drive home since my car was right there in the parking lot. But that's not a good idea. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #136 on: June 17, 2015, 03:22:14 PM
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Johnny_mtb
CT
Location: Mead, CO
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« Reply #136 on: June 17, 2015, 03:22:14 PM » |
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Does the Spot rental include the tracking or do we pay the extra for that? I used my own in 2013 but might rent this year.
John
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #137 on: June 17, 2015, 04:47:54 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #137 on: June 17, 2015, 04:47:54 PM » |
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Seg 1+2 of the CT are closed again, citing high water/flooding. Don't think this will affect the mass start, but if you're planning on reconning the route, you'll have to start on Seg. 3
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #138 on: June 17, 2015, 07:31:23 PM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #138 on: June 17, 2015, 07:31:23 PM » |
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Locals, how was the snow down there this season? Big dumpy year or pretty light? I saw a Facebook post on the CTF that showed segment 6 still pretty socked in with snow.
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Planning
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Reply #139 on: June 17, 2015, 08:06:32 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #139 on: June 17, 2015, 08:06:32 PM » |
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LOTS of snow/precip in May - even June, so the snowpack in CO is pretty amazing up high. But it's melting fast.
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