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Reply #820 on: June 20, 2011, 01:35:22 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #820 on: June 20, 2011, 01:35:22 PM » |
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A few pics from our two SoBo leaders as they transitioned in Salida.
Kurt got a drop at the PO, then ate a Safeway breakfast before heading out.
Uhh.... where's Jefe? Ethan? Caroline? Mike Dion had the smartphone hookup.
Jefe's airplane lost its propeller in gale force headwinds coming into Rawlins. He's still flying though!
Giant salad, three huge burritos at Mama D's. The second one was supposed to be "To Go" but that disappeared too, so he had to order another for the road. He said he simply cannot eat enough out there and has run out of food a few times.
Scot Banks got his bike rolling at least 5% faster/smoother. Might it be enough to bury Kurt? We'll see. It was really interesting to get a glimpse into both of their mindsets right now. I feel like I know them well enough to say this confidently: it's anyone's race, and it's going to be a good one. |
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Reply #821 on: June 20, 2011, 01:36:54 PM
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Marshal
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« Reply #821 on: June 20, 2011, 01:36:54 PM » |
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And Ross is away heading for Boreas.
Pictures on the blog.
http://comohotel.blogspot.com/nice bags Ross |
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Reply #822 on: June 20, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
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« Reply #822 on: June 20, 2011, 01:37:26 PM » |
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Matthew, thanks for posting that email from Justin. Great to get a sense of what he walked / rode / pushed through.
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Reply #823 on: June 20, 2011, 01:44:09 PM
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« Reply #823 on: June 20, 2011, 01:44:09 PM » |
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Jake Kirkpatrick called in to say he’s pulling out. He’s got a bug or something and isn’t feeling well. Take care and get well, Jake! You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Reply #824 on: June 20, 2011, 01:50:33 PM
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ComoDepot
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« Reply #824 on: June 20, 2011, 01:50:33 PM » |
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There is a story behind those... I have changed the link on the left to the blog so you can go there direct for photos. |
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Reply #825 on: June 20, 2011, 01:56:15 PM
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« Reply #825 on: June 20, 2011, 01:56:15 PM » |
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I have changed the link on the left to the blog so you can go there direct for photos.
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David - thanks so much for ALL the photos!!! Can't wait to visit Como Depot with Ross!
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Reply #826 on: June 20, 2011, 02:16:17 PM
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« Reply #826 on: June 20, 2011, 02:16:17 PM » |
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Quite a heating trend the next several days all along the course in NM. Be careful!!!
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Reply #827 on: June 20, 2011, 02:17:52 PM
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« Reply #827 on: June 20, 2011, 02:17:52 PM » |
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David - thanks so much for ALL the photos!!! Can't wait to visit Como Depot with Ross!
David, we will visit your place end of August this year and will be very happy to see your place in real. ... and next year during TD 2012 |
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Reply #828 on: June 20, 2011, 02:19:19 PM
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« Reply #828 on: June 20, 2011, 02:19:19 PM » |
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Dylan Taylor started with the other 9 riders from Atlantic City this morning but now at 3pm he is 30 miles behind the group with 90 to go until Rawlins. Could be a very long night for him.
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Reply #829 on: June 20, 2011, 02:47:47 PM
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« Reply #829 on: June 20, 2011, 02:47:47 PM » |
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Dylan Taylor started with the other 9 riders from Atlantic City this morning but now at 3pm he is 30 miles behind the group with 90 to go until Rawlins. Could be a very long night for him.
I think that he got into Atlantic City a little later than the others last night, and left a bit later this morning too. In his last call-in, he mentions that he lost some time having a hub rebuilt in Jackson--and it looks like he's still trying to close the gap. Hopefully he's not having any more mechanical issues today. He's strong, so I expect that he'll catch the group again soon! |
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Reply #830 on: June 20, 2011, 03:01:59 PM
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« Reply #830 on: June 20, 2011, 03:01:59 PM » |
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Kurt over marshal pass. Boys in chase outta Absolute Bikes in Salida. ITT Dave in there with em. Aidan on it. Goldburg still not spotting. NB'ers riding well. OK now back to my "no internet" place.
Kurts about to ride through some sweet terrain. Always liked that section.
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Reply #831 on: June 20, 2011, 03:22:58 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #831 on: June 20, 2011, 03:22:58 PM » |
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Dave Bruno was in and out of Salida much quicker than either of our leaders. I asked him how he is able to keep pace with them after having been caught and his response was, "because I'm so happy. I really am having a good time out here." He was indeed anxious to get back out on the route. Awesome.
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Reply #832 on: June 20, 2011, 03:37:43 PM
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« Reply #832 on: June 20, 2011, 03:37:43 PM » |
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Ain't nobody from the chase group of 4 SoBo's catching one of the 3 leaders, unless leaders stop somewhere for a day. Leaders are now a full 3 to 4 passes ahead, depending on when and how you count 'em. And I'm not so sure the gap from 3rd to 2nd will ever close. I don't know this Ethan guy, but if he catches up to JB or KR, I will be thoroughly impressed. I'm thinking it's a 2-horse race now. Of course, there's plenty of time and distance left to decide.
Euro-train is hip-to-hip as usual, and it doesn't look like they stopped at the Brush Mtn Lodge ... anxious to get over the snowed in pass and into Steamboat before dark?
I'm secretly hoping JVoss makes it a quick stop in 'boat and keeps on rolling, making over the Gore Pass area and down the Colo River tonight.
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Reply #833 on: June 20, 2011, 03:49:40 PM
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« Reply #833 on: June 20, 2011, 03:49:40 PM » |
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euro train is taking a PAINFULLY long detour into Steamboat. Talk about brutal, this detour takes them far off route and adds a big chunk of extra mileage to their ride. I thought they had a crafty plan like to take a nap and wait for the snow to firm up after sunset before slogging over the pass. Poor guys, I dont think there will even be a gas station open when they hit Hayden at midnight.
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Reply #834 on: June 20, 2011, 04:05:20 PM
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« Reply #834 on: June 20, 2011, 04:05:20 PM » |
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Euro-train is back on course
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Reply #835 on: June 20, 2011, 04:09:03 PM
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« Reply #835 on: June 20, 2011, 04:09:03 PM » |
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Can someone tell me approx what route mile Brush Mtn Lodge is located around? Just wondering when my hubby and his riding buddies might get there. He's heading into the Great Basin in the next day or so.
Thanks!
Elizabeth
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Reply #836 on: June 20, 2011, 04:16:32 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #836 on: June 20, 2011, 04:16:32 PM » |
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Can someone tell me approx what route mile Brush Mtn Lodge is located around? Just wondering when my hubby and his riding buddies might get there. He's heading into the Great Basin in the next day or so.
Thanks!
Elizabeth
Its right where the Mike Hall blue dot is hovering at the moment. Approx. mile 1447 in SoBo direction. |
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Reply #837 on: June 20, 2011, 04:29:35 PM
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« Reply #837 on: June 20, 2011, 04:29:35 PM » |
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We met up with him south of Marathon, which is probably the way you'd go to Terlingua (Viva Terlingua! :-). For the most part, I am pretty sure it was ACA's southern tier route (which runs in front of our house), with some modifications. I'd have to ask him to get the full details on the route. He went past Lost Maples, through Leakey, Del Rio, Sanderson, etc.
For sure you cannot ride across Texas without going through Leakey. I'll check out the ACA route ...didn't know of it's existence. |
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Reply #838 on: June 20, 2011, 04:44:37 PM
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Marshal
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« Reply #838 on: June 20, 2011, 04:44:37 PM » |
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Euro-train is back on course
ah the dangers of 4 brains but 3 in the follow mode |
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Reply #839 on: June 20, 2011, 05:04:35 PM
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« Reply #839 on: June 20, 2011, 05:04:35 PM » |
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ah the dangers of 4 brains but 3 in the follow mode
Funny, did it really snow enough that there weren't tracks to follow, 'cuz I thought the area where they made the wrong turn was under snow, but I guess not yet in that location. |
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