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Reply #260 on: August 06, 2015, 01:07:54 PM
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Reply #261 on: August 06, 2015, 05:13:12 PM
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Cadence Lee
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« Reply #261 on: August 06, 2015, 05:13:12 PM » |
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Was out riding 10 Mile today with Teresa Garcia and we ran into "Geek on a Bike", Mike Kunneke. Mike looked full of energy as he told us that he believed he was the DFL finisher for the 2015 CTR!!! He shared his wisdom with us. For example, "Don't ride at night and you won't need a dynamo hub". "Don't ride with gears and your shifter won't break". Bwahahaha! Good advise!!! We got to wish him well and he let us snap some photos with him. Go Mike go!!!!!!!!  |
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Reply #262 on: August 07, 2015, 06:37:50 AM
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nanath
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« Reply #262 on: August 07, 2015, 06:37:50 AM » |
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Thanks SO MUCH for giving MK's dot a face. I've been on Team Geek for a while, but I had no idea what he looked like. Go, Mike! And to everyone else out there: We're still cheering for you! You can do it! Go, go, go!
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Reply #263 on: August 07, 2015, 06:39:29 AM
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nanath
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« Reply #263 on: August 07, 2015, 06:39:29 AM » |
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PS. Mike's words of wisdom are priceless! Thanks for posting them.
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Reply #264 on: August 07, 2015, 06:58:28 AM
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SlowRide
Location: Clark, CO
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« Reply #264 on: August 07, 2015, 06:58:28 AM » |
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Got to meet and spend a bit of time visiting with Mike during the AZTR this year up on Mt. Lemmon, great guy, great personality, and like most bikepackers I meet, a real character. Glad you're keeping it rolling Mike! Watching your SPOT daily... GO GO GO!
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Going that one more round, when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in your life. --Rocky Balboa http://twelvemilesperhour.blogspot.comTDR 2014, AZTR750 2015, CTR 2015 |
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Reply #265 on: August 09, 2015, 06:16:50 PM
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geekonabike
Location: RedNeck Alps (White Mtns, AZ)
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« Reply #265 on: August 09, 2015, 06:16:50 PM » |
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Got'er done around noon today. It got tuff sometimes, but iI never had a day when I did't tell myself at least 10 times "No place iI'd rather be & nuttin else I'd rather be doing today"
Lantun Rogue is the most fun & sleep you can have out here. #dfl
thanks to hostels in Silverton, Lake City & Leadville. Thanks to Boneshaker Buena Vista & Cycles of Life Leadville
plus a shout out to all who helped put this event on, I was a Blast!
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What don't Kill You, only makes You Smell Stronger
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Race Discussion
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Reply #266 on: August 09, 2015, 07:39:25 PM
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Cadence Lee
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Location: Fort Collins
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« Reply #266 on: August 09, 2015, 07:39:25 PM » |
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Congrats! On your finish!!! So stoked for you!!!! Happy Birthday as well! Keep pedalin'
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Reply #267 on: August 09, 2015, 08:24:59 PM
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mtnbound
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« Reply #267 on: August 09, 2015, 08:24:59 PM » |
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Congrats Mike! Way to persevere and finish the CTR!!
Congrats to all of the Finishers!! Now, 2015 CTR is now done on the books (at least for the grand depart).
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Reply #268 on: August 10, 2015, 01:54:52 PM
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nanath
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« Reply #268 on: August 10, 2015, 01:54:52 PM » |
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Way to go, Mike! Big congrats on finishing! Wish I could buy you a beer (or three)!
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Reply #269 on: August 10, 2015, 06:08:57 PM
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Roland Sturm
Location: Santa Monica, CA
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« Reply #269 on: August 10, 2015, 06:08:57 PM » |
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I met him at one of the worst days (muddy, rain) in one of the worst segments (Sargents' cow poop area). But, hey, both older guys finished (and he still has 10 years on me and I had 29 more gears)... First part of my ride report is up here: http://rolandsturm.blogspot.com/2015/08/colorado-trail-first-days.html |
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Reply #270 on: August 13, 2015, 05:24:44 AM
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geekonabike
Location: RedNeck Alps (White Mtns, AZ)
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« Reply #270 on: August 13, 2015, 05:24:44 AM » |
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Congrats! On your finish!!! So stoked for you!!!! Happy Birthday as well! Keep pedalin'
Great seeing you on the trail, big boost for me. Help when I miss the turn 20 mins large & had to backtrack uphill. what don't kill you only makes you smell stronger. ; -) |
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Reply #271 on: August 21, 2015, 12:21:46 PM
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chainagent
Location: Germany
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« Reply #271 on: August 21, 2015, 12:21:46 PM » |
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Hello, Maybe a little bit too early but any idea when the start date for the 2016 CTR will be fixed? I am asking because due to different reasons my wife has to tell her boss the rough date for the summer vacation next year. As it happened kids will be out of school at the same time. So we are roughly plan to spend our summer vacation in Colorado and I would like to participate at the CTR  If I compare the start dates of the past years I guess it will be around the 7th of August?? And the direction would be from Denver to Durango right? Thanks! Michael |
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Reply #272 on: August 21, 2015, 12:36:07 PM
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mtnbound
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« Reply #272 on: August 21, 2015, 12:36:07 PM » |
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I believe the organizers try to set it up around the time of the full moon but that probably won't happen in 2016 since the full moon schedule is July 19 and Aug 18, so they will have to chime in. And, it will be southbound in 2016 (Den - Durango). In years past, however, the start date wasn't posted on the website until around Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb so it may not be set for a while.
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Reply #273 on: August 22, 2015, 10:51:07 AM
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Adam Alphabet
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« Reply #273 on: August 22, 2015, 10:51:07 AM » |
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Hello, Maybe a little bit too early but any idea when the start date for the 2016 CTR will be fixed? I am asking because due to different reasons my wife has to tell her boss the rough date for the summer vacation next year. As it happened kids will be out of school at the same time. So we are roughly plan to spend our summer vacation in Colorado and I would like to participate at the CTR If I compare the start dates of the past years I guess it will be around the 7th of August?? And the direction would be from Denver to Durango right? Thanks! Michael I believe the organizers try to set it up around the time of the full moon but that probably won't happen in 2016 since the full moon schedule is July 19 and Aug 18, so they will have to chime in. And, it will be southbound in 2016 (Den - Durango). In years past, however, the start date wasn't posted on the website until around Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb so it may not be set for a while.
I was looking at lunar cycles for next year just a couple days ago. I could see a potential July 17th start. Long ways away yet. |
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Reply #274 on: August 22, 2015, 06:39:26 PM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #274 on: August 22, 2015, 06:39:26 PM » |
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If we get the huge winter I'm expecting down this way, I wouldn't count on riding high country until at least the middle of July, in some places...
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Race Discussion
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Reply #275 on: August 22, 2015, 10:08:39 PM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #275 on: August 22, 2015, 10:08:39 PM » |
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If we get the huge winter I'm expecting down this way, I wouldn't count on riding high country until at least the middle of July, in some places...
I was looking at the predicted el nino forecasting too. Looks like you guys are in for a big dump down there this year. Good for the 2 plankers, snow boarders and fat bikes I guess. |
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Topic Name: CTR 2015 Race Discussion
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Reply #276 on: August 23, 2015, 04:33:23 AM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #276 on: August 23, 2015, 04:33:23 AM » |
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Yes the indicators are starting to show, and yes we really need el nino to come back. Things are starting to look ugly water wise down here. However another el nino like 97/98 could do wonders.
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Reply #277 on: August 23, 2015, 05:39:10 PM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #277 on: August 23, 2015, 05:39:10 PM » |
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Oh yeah, my fat bike is primed to roll! |
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BEDROCK BAGS - Hand crafted, rock solid, made in the USA. Established 2012.
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Reply #278 on: September 10, 2015, 04:00:07 AM
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drchristiansen
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« Reply #278 on: September 10, 2015, 04:00:07 AM » |
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Hello, Maybe a little bit too early but any idea when the start date for the 2016 CTR will be fixed? I am asking because due to different reasons my wife has to tell her boss the rough date for the summer vacation next year. As it happened kids will be out of school at the same time. So we are roughly plan to spend our summer vacation in Colorado and I would like to participate at the CTR If I compare the start dates of the past years I guess it will be around the 7th of August?? And the direction would be from Denver to Durango right? Thanks! Michael I hope to do the CTR as well next year, but the date is an issue. Tried two years ago, but had to bail for a variety of reasons. I'm looking to get even next year. Assuming you guys don't completely get dumped on, I would put my vote in for a mid to late July start. |
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Reply #279 on: September 10, 2015, 05:33:33 AM
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Unai
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« Reply #279 on: September 10, 2015, 05:33:33 AM » |
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I don´t know exactly how they decide when to start, but I think after the mid´s of July it would match with a full moon week.
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