 Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #120 on: September 07, 2011, 09:52:31 AM
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krefs
Location: Prescott, AZ
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« Reply #120 on: September 07, 2011, 09:52:31 AM » |
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It was added to the official route (TourDivide only) for this year. I haven't heard any good comments from fully loaded racers.
Who else racing the route has ridden it so far? It was still partially hidden under snow when most Southbounders went through in June, so it unfortunately wasn't used in this year's TD. |
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #121 on: September 07, 2011, 10:00:26 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #121 on: September 07, 2011, 10:00:26 AM » |
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Who else racing the route has ridden it so far? It was still partially hidden under snow when most Southbounders went through in June, so it unfortunately wasn't used in this year's TD.
Stephen Huddle (who started later) has commented on it. |
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #122 on: September 08, 2011, 07:38:56 AM
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sluttyduck
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« Reply #122 on: September 08, 2011, 07:38:56 AM » |
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Stephen Huddle (who started later) has commented on it.
Yes, no fun on a loaded bike, I'm sure it would have been a blast on an unloaded bike. |
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #123 on: September 08, 2011, 10:51:19 AM
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pbasinger
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« Reply #123 on: September 08, 2011, 10:51:19 AM » |
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I rode Gold Dust a few weeks ago and it's an OK trail. Couple fun sections. I couldn't help wondering though, why it was added? It is a little rough for a loaded bike and pretty inconsistent with the rest of the route. There are so many places in CO where more mtn bike like trails could be substituted for the GD route, so why not them?
Just through Frisco and Breck alone you could ride almost all dirt. I don't think that's what the Divide route is though, so I'm kinda wondering what the story is behind the addition of Gold Dust?
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #124 on: September 08, 2011, 05:41:33 PM
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rfutah
Location: Herriman, Utah
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« Reply #124 on: September 08, 2011, 05:41:33 PM » |
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Love the trippy background music at the beginning of JayP's Breck call. Reminds me of many long hikes and bikes where I wasn't getting enough water.
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Reply #125 on: September 08, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
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Rob Colliver
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« Reply #125 on: September 08, 2011, 08:00:26 PM » |
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Have I missed some setup thing on my computer, but it seems I only get one update every day from Scott - is everybody else the same?
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Reply #126 on: September 09, 2011, 09:22:27 AM
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mikepro
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« Reply #126 on: September 09, 2011, 09:22:27 AM » |
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Looks like JP got some rest at Hopwell Lk, most likely the picnic shelter, and is well on his way to waking up the dogs in Vallecitos.
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #127 on: September 09, 2011, 09:24:33 AM
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mikepro
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« Reply #127 on: September 09, 2011, 09:24:33 AM » |
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Looks like JP got some rest at Hopwell Lk, most likely the picnic shelter, and is well on his way to waking up the dogs in Vallecitos.
"rest" meaning +/- 4hrs |
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #128 on: September 09, 2011, 09:50:32 AM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #128 on: September 09, 2011, 09:50:32 AM » |
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Is it just me, or did anyone else find yesterday's ride by JP impressive? 18 hrs of effort, going from Del Norte to Hopwell Lake, which includes Indiana Pass, the 2 passes South of that, plus the Brazos. Nice!
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Reply #129 on: September 09, 2011, 09:56:46 AM
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phil_rad
Location: Gelnhausen, Germany
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« Reply #129 on: September 09, 2011, 09:56:46 AM » |
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I think JP's effort is totally mind blowing! What an animal! Everyday I look at the leaderboard to see where he is and it just amazes me that he can ride so far every day. He's killing it! Keep it up JP!!!  Phil |
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Reply #130 on: September 09, 2011, 12:00:28 PM
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elobeck
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« Reply #130 on: September 09, 2011, 12:00:28 PM » |
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Is it just me, or did anyone else find yesterday's ride by JP impressive? 18 hrs of effort, going from Del Norte to Hopwell Lake, which includes Indiana Pass, the 2 passes South of that, plus the Brazos. Nice!
yes, that is a nice haul, but for the record, Blaine Nester, quite a few years his senior did the same thing last year! As for JP's current run, there seems to be some moisture around in New Mexico if I turn the radar on (hurricane induced?). I hope that goes away before he gets to the "impassable when wet" zones further south around Pie Town and in the Gila. I got stuck in the mud in the Gila last year. Slow, tiring, and not fun. |
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Reply #131 on: September 09, 2011, 10:27:59 PM
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pbasinger
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« Reply #131 on: September 09, 2011, 10:27:59 PM » |
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I'm guessing he's dealing with mud right now. Judging by the last call in and the spot dot.
Bummer.
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Reply #132 on: September 10, 2011, 12:43:22 AM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
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« Reply #132 on: September 10, 2011, 12:43:22 AM » |
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I know about those New Mexico Blues, and I'm not talking about the Tortilla chips. Jay's gonna pull through - it's funny sometimes to listen back at your own wavering voice when hit with that sort of fatigue and realize how out of your mind you really were (listening to the Del Norte check-in). GO JAY! Pie at Pie Town is going to taste so delicious.
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Reply #133 on: September 12, 2011, 09:50:05 AM
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mikepro
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« Reply #133 on: September 12, 2011, 09:50:05 AM » |
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Must've been the kind of mud that makes a rider go faster, not slower, 'cuz JP's "splits" from Abiquiu -> Cuba -> Pie Town were pretty darn fast.
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Reply #134 on: September 12, 2011, 09:57:34 AM
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pbasinger
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« Reply #134 on: September 12, 2011, 09:57:34 AM » |
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Must've been the kind of mud that makes a rider go faster, not slower, 'cuz JP's "splits" from Abiquiu -> Cuba -> Pie Town were pretty darn fast.
Yeah, there was a block of about 8 hours where the Trackleaders site wasn't updating, so we were just speculating, but apparently he moving pretty good. |
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Reply #135 on: September 12, 2011, 10:43:48 AM
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Mathewsen
Location: North Carolina
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« Reply #135 on: September 12, 2011, 10:43:48 AM » |
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Just talked to Jay in Silver. He was partying down at Mickey D's. He says he's wearing his full rain gear kit for warmth. It's been very cool. "Two water bottles between resupply points", he described. He's poised to finish and head on over to Vegas for Interbike.
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Reply #136 on: September 12, 2011, 04:45:58 PM
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rfutah
Location: Herriman, Utah
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« Reply #136 on: September 12, 2011, 04:45:58 PM » |
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Nicely done, and gratz, JayP. Definitely raising bars.
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Reply #137 on: September 12, 2011, 07:52:16 PM
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Thumby
Tell me, where is this mythical convenience store?
Location: McKinney TX
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« Reply #137 on: September 12, 2011, 07:52:16 PM » |
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Cookin' at 18+ into AW, almost there! Jay P, quite a thrill to follow your blitz. SALUTE! |
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Topic Name: fall divide race? -"Divided We Fall"
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Reply #138 on: September 12, 2011, 08:16:12 PM
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JF-mtnbiker
Location: Wyoming
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« Reply #138 on: September 12, 2011, 08:16:12 PM » |
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I've got a cold one for him when he gets to Vegas.
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Reply #139 on: September 12, 2011, 11:31:51 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #139 on: September 12, 2011, 11:31:51 PM » |
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Impressive. Nice ride, Jay P.  |
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