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Reply #1260 on: June 22, 2012, 11:28:47 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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JP was superlucky last year for his whole year! What a year! He did all those amazing events, setting records all along. The coolest year's achievement I've ever encountered. Certainly for bikes but maybe for anything.
I'd think that encountering others along the trail would be a boost no matter how it was configured. Like, if C&O yo-yo'ed several times a day, getting half hour gaps in the meantime, then reeling back in for whatever reason -- different styles, pacing, etc. -- then even camping miles apart -- even if that happened they'd be getting a boost in all likelihood -- chasing, chatting as they passed each other, saying Hi, trying to parse each other's scene. In fact, a very loose contact pattern might be the most pleasant, low-stress and ... effective for synergy. Being around each other a lot each day may well become vexing.
The connections and influences we have on each other can be strong even when sporadic.
PS: Veggie has to be tough, but, whew, think of VEGAN. Have TD racers other than Deanna Adams tried that? (Her blog had a report a couple years ago about a So. Am. tour she did with a pal who tried to do it all RAW vegan. ...Mowing roadside fruit all day, whole melons, getting prisoner skinny. Deanna was feeling bad for him. He also had constant gut-bugs. I think she calls herself a "junk food vegan" or such.)
Yeah, Deanna's pal on the Central American trip was Adrian Stingaciu, vegan, of Ride the Divide fame: "I can't believe all I found in that store were these olives." |
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Reply #1261 on: June 22, 2012, 11:44:57 AM
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mbeardsl
Location: NC
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« Reply #1261 on: June 22, 2012, 11:44:57 AM » |
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Ollie took a 20 minute break for lunch in Grants. Looks to me like he's gunning for it.
This will be fun to watch, even in trackleaders slo-mo! 11 miles isn't much of a gap, approx 1hr lead (?), but fun to see some separation regardless. |
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Reply #1262 on: June 22, 2012, 11:51:07 AM
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JeffOYB
bikes, boats, skis... outdoor lore & more!
Location: Williamston, MI
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« Reply #1262 on: June 22, 2012, 11:51:07 AM » |
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Hey, I got my Cordillera 3 just, like, 2 days after ordering! Can't wait to dig in...
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Reply #1263 on: June 22, 2012, 11:56:38 AM
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AmyL
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« Reply #1263 on: June 22, 2012, 11:56:38 AM » |
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12:34 PM - Craig has stopped at Grants Walmart.
12:34 PM - Ollie is seven miles beyond the Walmart.
Craig may get a much better resupply than Ollie got at the convenience store. But Ollie got into town a few minutes before Craig, and Craig probably has no idea that Ollie blew through town without delay. Grants is spread out enough that Craig won't be able to ask the shop-keepers how long it's been since the last filthy racer came through, unlike the tiny towns where everybody stops at the same shops.
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Reply #1264 on: June 22, 2012, 12:00:54 PM
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2wheeler
Location: Calgary
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« Reply #1264 on: June 22, 2012, 12:00:54 PM » |
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This will be fun to watch, even in trackleaders slo-mo!
11 miles isn't much of a gap, approx 1hr lead (?), but fun to see some separation regardless.
Looks like Craig is getting something at the Redbox??? No idea what that is but its on the Google. Ollie's riding ahead and the gap is up to 16 miles. |
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Reply #1265 on: June 22, 2012, 12:02:45 PM
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KRyter
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« Reply #1265 on: June 22, 2012, 12:02:45 PM » |
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Looks like Craig is getting something at the Redbox??? No idea what that is but its on the Google. Ollie's riding ahead and the gap is up to 16 miles.
He's in the walmart. Those things are easy to get lost in. |
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Reply #1266 on: June 22, 2012, 12:10:15 PM
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elitheknife
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« Reply #1266 on: June 22, 2012, 12:10:15 PM » |
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Craig's had a mechanical. He is trying to get it resolved with some cheap parts from Wal-Mart and push to Silver City for proper parts.
Keep pushing, Craig!
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Reply #1267 on: June 22, 2012, 12:11:46 PM
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2wheeler
Location: Calgary
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« Reply #1267 on: June 22, 2012, 12:11:46 PM » |
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Craig's had a mechanical. He is trying to get it resolved with some cheap parts from Wal-Mart and push to Silver City for proper parts.
Keep pushing, Craig!
Speculation or first hand? |
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Reply #1268 on: June 22, 2012, 12:12:05 PM
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ThatDudeOnABike
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« Reply #1268 on: June 22, 2012, 12:12:05 PM » |
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He's in the walmart. Those things are easy to get lost in.
Wal-mart could qualify as off-course! |
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Reply #1269 on: June 22, 2012, 12:12:59 PM
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elitheknife
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« Reply #1269 on: June 22, 2012, 12:12:59 PM » |
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Speculation or first hand?
First-hand. |
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Reply #1270 on: June 22, 2012, 12:14:19 PM
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DaveH
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« Reply #1270 on: June 22, 2012, 12:14:19 PM » |
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Just like that, a new standard: we'll be seeing quite a few more Rohloffs on the TD in future editions methinks.
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Reply #1271 on: June 22, 2012, 12:31:33 PM
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2wheeler
Location: Calgary
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« Reply #1271 on: June 22, 2012, 12:31:33 PM » |
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Looks like Craig's at the 4B restaurant now. Good looking joint! Hope he can figure out a fix soon!
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Reply #1272 on: June 22, 2012, 12:46:43 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #1272 on: June 22, 2012, 12:46:43 PM » |
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they've got a 'mossy oak, men's hunter mountain bike, 26" on sale for $309... probably cheaper than the drivetrain on his rig.
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Reply #1273 on: June 22, 2012, 12:48:46 PM
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cc4005
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« Reply #1273 on: June 22, 2012, 12:48:46 PM » |
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they've got a 'mossy oak, men's hunter mountain bike, 26" on sale for $309... probably cheaper than the drivetrain on his rig.
Too bad...only available online. |
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Reply #1274 on: June 22, 2012, 12:50:11 PM
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elitheknife
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« Reply #1274 on: June 22, 2012, 12:50:11 PM » |
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It sounded like it was just a pedal bearing issue. No drivetrain problems.
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Reply #1275 on: June 22, 2012, 12:59:39 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #1275 on: June 22, 2012, 12:59:39 PM » |
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It sounded like it was just a pedal bearing issue. No drivetrain problems.
Hopefully nothing a little WD-40 won't fix. |
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Reply #1276 on: June 22, 2012, 01:06:02 PM
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2wheeler
Location: Calgary
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« Reply #1276 on: June 22, 2012, 01:06:02 PM » |
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It sounded like it was just a pedal bearing issue. No drivetrain problems.
He should be able to steal a pedal. |
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Reply #1277 on: June 22, 2012, 01:11:50 PM
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12wheels
Bolder Bikepacking Gear
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #1277 on: June 22, 2012, 01:11:50 PM » |
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The Long Ranger is riding strong now that he has a functional rear wheel and is right behind Mark Farnsworth. Looks like we might have a pretty good race for the singlespeed title.
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Reply #1278 on: June 22, 2012, 01:15:22 PM
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RonDog
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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« Reply #1278 on: June 22, 2012, 01:15:22 PM » |
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He should be able to steal a pedal.
Apparently that is not a rule violation. I could find where it says that you can't break the law. |
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Reply #1279 on: June 22, 2012, 01:15:45 PM
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Cosmo K
Location: Baltimore, MD
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« Reply #1279 on: June 22, 2012, 01:15:45 PM » |
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I was wondering about Farnsworth. His spot has been in Steamboat for a day. Wonder if he is chillin' there or if the spot isn't operational.
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