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Reply #1900 on: July 08, 2011, 01:25:31 PM
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mtbcast
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Luke Bush called in from his finish at 11:50am. Marian Penso called in from her finish. James Hodges called in from Pie Town. He’s been battling thorns. And Stephen Huddle called in from Togwatee Lodge. He is on a detour due to grizzly activity. Rd. 30040 has been closed. This is all likely in response to a fatal grizzly attack in Yellowstone back on Wednesday. You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Reply #1901 on: July 08, 2011, 02:03:14 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #1901 on: July 08, 2011, 02:03:14 PM » |
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FR 30040 from mile 42.9 to the Togwotee lodge has been closed due to bear activity.
Just went up 287 and am at the lodge drowning my sorrows with a coke.
Now that truly is a bummer. FR 30040 is a short 4-mile segment that is super close to, and parallels, Hwy 287 to the lodge. To miss out on a potential GC qualifying ride for a closure of that short a segment makes me want to shed a tear for Stephen. Hopefully the coke helped with a smile. Enjoy the upcoming snow, however much of it is left. |
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Reply #1902 on: July 08, 2011, 02:06:03 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #1902 on: July 08, 2011, 02:06:03 PM » |
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Now that truly is a bummer. FR 30040 is a short 4-mile segment that is super close to, and parallels, Hwy 287 to the lodge. To miss out on a potential GC qualifying ride for a closure of that short a segment makes me want to shed a tear for Stephen. Hopefully the coke helped with a smile. Enjoy the upcoming snow, however much of it is left.
A 4-mile segment may not disqualify his ride, depending on TD Admin ruling. It could be viewed as "non-material" to the result (kind of like being forced to ride a car through a construction zone). |
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Reply #1903 on: July 08, 2011, 02:16:55 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #1903 on: July 08, 2011, 02:16:55 PM » |
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It could be viewed as "non-material" to the result (kind of like being forced to ride a car through a construction zone).
Yeah, good point. Perhaps add 10 to 20 mins to the overall finish time (something like 6 to 8mph climb on hwy versus 4 to 6mph on adjacent dirt/mud)? What's more ironic, if you will, is where Stephen spent the night (or slept a little) last night ...Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd / Lake of the Wood / S. Yellowstone Border ... which to me has higher likelihood of closure for this sort of "bear activity". Go figure. |
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Reply #1904 on: July 08, 2011, 02:28:18 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #1904 on: July 08, 2011, 02:28:18 PM » |
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Now that truly is a bummer. FR 30040 is a short 4-mile segment that is super close to, and parallels, Hwy 287 to the lodge. To miss out on a potential GC qualifying ride for a closure of that short a segment makes me want to shed a tear for Stephen. Hopefully the coke helped with a smile. Enjoy the upcoming snow, however much of it is left.
Coke? Snow? So THAT'S how they can ride so fast. |
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Reply #1905 on: July 08, 2011, 05:14:23 PM
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CathyP
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« Reply #1905 on: July 08, 2011, 05:14:23 PM » |
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And the Sheilas are IN!
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Reply #1906 on: July 08, 2011, 05:21:53 PM
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CathyP
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« Reply #1906 on: July 08, 2011, 05:21:53 PM » |
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So since Justin is still out there (in Sapillo now, looks like), I decided to take the extra time to order more Cordilleras. Go Linnea!
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Reply #1907 on: July 08, 2011, 06:59:41 PM
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JF-mtnbiker
Location: Wyoming
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« Reply #1907 on: July 08, 2011, 06:59:41 PM » |
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Yeah, good point. Perhaps add 10 to 20 mins to the overall finish time (something like 6 to 8mph climb on hwy versus 4 to 6mph on adjacent dirt/mud)? What's more ironic, if you will, is where Stephen spent the night (or slept a little) last night ...Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd / Lake of the Wood / S. Yellowstone Border ... which to me has higher likelihood of closure for this sort of "bear activity". Go figure.
Yep. I was wondering if he would ride through or bivy up there. I slept on Ashton/Flagg last year and was pretty uneasy. Hung my camel bak and snacks in a tree about 100 yards across the road. That area is infested with bears. The FR closure he detoured is a pretty quick trip but the road can be pretty muddy coming up to Togwotee Lodge. It is pretty insignificant, being so short over 2745mi. Stephen has a good ride going. Made good time the last couple days. |
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Reply #1908 on: July 08, 2011, 07:10:58 PM
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Pollyhound
Location: UK
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« Reply #1908 on: July 08, 2011, 07:10:58 PM » |
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Just watched the trackers of Kevin C and Joel M role in to AW.  Yeh! Justin S, James H, Nicholas K are still going - anyone else still out there from 10 June depart? |
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Reply #1909 on: July 08, 2011, 07:59:07 PM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #1909 on: July 08, 2011, 07:59:07 PM » |
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Stephen Huddle called in from Lava Mtn Lodge.
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Reply #1910 on: July 09, 2011, 01:45:09 AM
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Mental-Miles
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« Reply #1910 on: July 09, 2011, 01:45:09 AM » |
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Ordered 3 copies 3 weeks ago ... today they arrived in Germany. One to been read by myself, two are gifts for friends!
Looking forward to the time slot to read it! Cheers
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Reply #1911 on: July 09, 2011, 07:05:21 AM
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DaveG
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« Reply #1911 on: July 09, 2011, 07:05:21 AM » |
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Anyone have any idea on what's going on with Justin? Also, is the limit still 32 days before it doesn't count? By my count we're only at 29, so that shouldn't be a factor, but I'm a little nervous for him since I have no idea what's going on with him. Mechanical?
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Reply #1912 on: July 09, 2011, 07:26:42 AM
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BobM
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« Reply #1912 on: July 09, 2011, 07:26:42 AM » |
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Anyone have any idea on what's going on with Justin? Also, is the limit still 32 days before it doesn't count? By my count we're only at 29, so that shouldn't be a factor, but I'm a little nervous for him since I have no idea what's going on with him. Mechanical?
No actual cutoff. From the Rules: "There is no finish time cut-off, however, current convention considers a competitive Divide Route finish time as within approximately 50% of record time for men, and 30% of record time for women. Currently this = 27days (100mi/day) for men, and 31days (90mi/day) for women." |
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Reply #1913 on: July 09, 2011, 07:35:53 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #1913 on: July 09, 2011, 07:35:53 AM » |
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Overnight: The Sheilas called in with their finish. You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Reply #1914 on: July 09, 2011, 08:04:13 AM
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« Reply #1914 on: July 09, 2011, 08:04:13 AM » |
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For those blue dot junkies and aspiring bikepackers longing for more dots and adventures, don't forget to turn your sights back East for the Trans North Georgia Mountain Bike Adventure on Saturday September 3rd. Check out last year's Trackleaders webpage for the course ... http://trackleaders.com/tngaHere's a link for the event's webpage ... http://www.firstworks.com/tnga/index.htmlAfter watching Ride the Divide, I became a newly, self-annointed bikepacker and decided that I too must follow in the tire tracks of the great TD riders of the past. It made sense that I should try some events closer to home however, so I signed up for TNGA '11 and have been training in earnest. I swallowed a huge slice of humble pie this week as I went down to Georgia to scout out the first 40 miles of the route ... it's EPIC !!! At first, I wondered if the "56,000 feet of climbing over 350 miles" was a bit of an overstatement. Let's just say I no longer have any doubts. The route is filled with creek crossings, rocks, ruts, mud, loose gravel, logs, sticks, slow climbs and descents that will eat your lunch if you're not careful. Heck, there's even a creek that IS the road !!! (see pic below) I can't wait to be chewed up and spit out ... hopefully in one piece. Wish this "rookie" luck ... I'm going to need it I'll attach a few photos ... |
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Reply #1915 on: July 09, 2011, 08:15:36 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #1915 on: July 09, 2011, 08:15:36 AM » |
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And Mulberry Gap Campground is ground central and a must stop for hospitality too. It's at the start of about the last third of the course and by the time you get there you'll want a shower and some food. It's an epic route. The lower Appalachians have a lot of climbing. The mountains aren't as big as the Rockies but you get a lot of ups and downs so the climbs add up and the feet per mile are high. And don't forget the Colorado Trail Race kicks off Monday, August 1st, 2011! So there's plenty of bikepacking to go this summer. |
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Reply #1916 on: July 09, 2011, 11:31:37 AM
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wookieone
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« Reply #1916 on: July 09, 2011, 11:31:37 AM » |
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OMG! This thread is over 90 pages deep!!! This is quite the wild ride......
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Reply #1917 on: July 09, 2011, 11:43:59 AM
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bikpdlr
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« Reply #1917 on: July 09, 2011, 11:43:59 AM » |
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OMG! This thread is over 90 pages deep!!! This is quite the wild ride......
Jefe, Maybe we can watch you and Matt Lee go head-to-head at TNGA this year ?!?! I would imagine that you're going to enjoy a well-earned, much-deserved break however ... |
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Reply #1918 on: July 09, 2011, 11:44:17 AM
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wookieone
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« Reply #1918 on: July 09, 2011, 11:44:17 AM » |
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I am broke. I don't really like to travel, except by bike. Hoping to do some closer stuff this season, but nothing that far away. That being said I love checking out new stuff, someday maybe....
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Reply #1919 on: July 09, 2011, 12:25:24 PM
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BG
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« Reply #1919 on: July 09, 2011, 12:25:24 PM » |
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Cheering for Nick Kennedy who just graduated from Texas A&M in May. He is at the back of the pack but still going! He is 22 years old. Is he the youngest to ever tackle/complete the TD?
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