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Reply #300 on: June 12, 2012, 05:47:33 PM
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caseygreene
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Bad news. Word is that Josh Shifferly took a bad spill on the downhill coming into Helena and won't be able to continue. We have arranged transportation back to Colorado. He said he is banged up but nothing broken. Josh was keeping a strong pace and it's a bummer to see this kind of thing happen--good luck on the recovery Josh.
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Reply #301 on: June 12, 2012, 05:49:05 PM
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caseygreene
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Is this where Justin
slipped last year?
Yep. Thats the slope. |
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Reply #302 on: June 12, 2012, 06:09:38 PM
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« Reply #302 on: June 12, 2012, 06:09:38 PM » |
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Bad news. Word is that Josh Shifferly took a bad spill on the downhill coming into Helena and won't be able to continue. We have arranged transportation back to Colorado. He said he is banged up but nothing broken. Josh was keeping a strong pace and it's a bummer to see this kind of thing happen--good luck on the recovery Josh.
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This blows. He has been training hard for this. |
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Reply #303 on: June 12, 2012, 06:16:47 PM
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« Reply #303 on: June 12, 2012, 06:16:47 PM » |
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Has there been anything 'official' about Eric Lobeck being sidelined or is it just rumored at this point?
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Reply #304 on: June 12, 2012, 06:35:50 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #304 on: June 12, 2012, 06:35:50 PM » |
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Corrected - sorry for the confusion !!
The confusion is also that the video and reference to 5-way intersection is at Stemple Pass proper. The route DOES NOT go over Stemple Pass, it goes right at FR4143 couple miles before Stemple. It's the turn onto FR4143, when going Southbound, that every year (except last year's re-route around this area) seems catch a few people asleep at the handlebars. There's nothing special about the turn other than it could be called subtle, or quiet, and like Pivvay said, a rider may be tired, not paying attention, riding in early morning light or late evening, etc, etc. Despite the clear map and cues, or "follow the red line" simplicity of GPS, this turn at Poorman Ck has a Bermuda Triangle effect that "gets" some riders like we've already seen this year, and with occasional confusion that dates back to the 2009 TDR. All it takes is for one person to miss the turn and lay down a tire track for other tired minds to follow the wrong way. |
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Reply #305 on: June 12, 2012, 06:39:29 PM
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mbeardsl
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« Reply #305 on: June 12, 2012, 06:39:29 PM » |
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Has there been anything 'official' about Eric Lobeck being sidelined or is it just rumored at this point?
Not sure, but he's been sitting in the same place for 28 hrs. If he continued I'd bet it'd be a fast tour philosophy at that point given the goal he had. Sucks about Shifferly. Goes to show first place is never safe on that route. Could have been anybody from 1st to last I'm sure. As for Eric Foster - having dislocated my shoulder 3 times before having surgery to correct it I cannot imagine the mental strength it would take to relocate ANY joint at 23, out in the wilderness, likely wet and cold, by myself, with no real drugs to help. Then to ride 80 miles... borderline crazy. I'm curious if he has had this issue in the past and knew what to do or just dealt with it on the fly. Regardless he deserves some kudos. |
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Reply #306 on: June 12, 2012, 06:39:47 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #306 on: June 12, 2012, 06:39:47 PM » |
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Has there been anything 'official' about Eric Lobeck being sidelined or is it just rumored at this point?
I'd say that until a rider shows up in the Scratched category on Trackleaders, then it's not official. |
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Reply #307 on: June 12, 2012, 06:42:34 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #307 on: June 12, 2012, 06:42:34 PM » |
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Has there been anything 'official' about Eric Lobeck being sidelined or is it just rumored at this point?
Really sucks. Thought this was his year, even after having to stay in Eureka. Of course anytime he enters he lines up at a TD start he's going to be considered a favorite, if not the person to beat. Erik was in such a good mood when we ran into him yesterday around noon. He was cracking me and Erin up. Good times. |
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Reply #308 on: June 12, 2012, 06:47:07 PM
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Coop
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« Reply #308 on: June 12, 2012, 06:47:07 PM » |
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Adam Jensen has made up some ground today. Go Missoula!
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Reply #309 on: June 12, 2012, 06:51:24 PM
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multisportscott
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« Reply #309 on: June 12, 2012, 06:51:24 PM » |
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Leaders should be down or at least going down Fleecer Ridge now, onto Wise River for a feed, then a tarmac cruise into the night along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. Maybe more food at the Hot Spings, time for a soak even??
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Reply #310 on: June 12, 2012, 07:08:30 PM
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« Reply #310 on: June 12, 2012, 07:08:30 PM » |
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Got some [/url=http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td12/calls[/url] posted:
Robin Borstmayer called in from Lincoln. He’s sore but pushing on!
Tim Zawislak called in from Lincoln. He’s having Spot issues but he’s riding with Robin Borstmayer.
Jo Ann Burtard called in from Whitefish. Everything is going well but the call did get cut off.
Paul Gadola called in from home. He’s been out for a couple of days. He’s back home but has a touch of pneumonia! He’s notes he’s the one with the snow tire on front, you may have seen on the Bikepacking forum.
Michael Intrabartola called in from Lincoln where he’s stopping for today with a sore knee.
Josh Shifferly called in from Helena. He took a spill and is scraped up but okay. His bike, however, is done so he’s pulling out.
Georg Deck called in from Lincoln. Where he’s calling it a day.
Tracey Petervary called in presumably to continue a call from Lincoln. Perhaps another call gut cut off. This cuts off but she sounds like she’s doing well.
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Reply #311 on: June 12, 2012, 07:16:22 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #311 on: June 12, 2012, 07:16:22 PM » |
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Adam Jensen has made up some ground today. Go Missoula!
Hell ya Missoula! It dosen't surprise me. Adam's one of the toughest guys around. Pretty much the only person in town he can't drop in the mountains is Sam Schultz. He's also been out on this section in the last 6 weeks. So, he knows the climbs well. Leaders should be down or at least going down Fleecer Ridge now, onto Wise River for a feed, then a tarmac cruise into the night along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. Maybe more food at the Hot Spings, time for a soak even??
Get that soak in! I was down at Elkhorn on Sunday (in between trail digging fests on Richmond Peak). One of my favorite spots in MT. |
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Reply #312 on: June 12, 2012, 07:36:22 PM
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GJBiker
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« Reply #312 on: June 12, 2012, 07:36:22 PM » |
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Looks like some nasty weather heading Helena way from the southwest.
Randy
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Reply #313 on: June 12, 2012, 07:48:41 PM
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« Reply #313 on: June 12, 2012, 07:48:41 PM » |
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How do we see these pictures? I see that people are posting them, but I don't see them on the discussion board. thanks
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Reply #314 on: June 12, 2012, 07:55:39 PM
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multisportscott
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« Reply #314 on: June 12, 2012, 07:55:39 PM » |
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You need to be "logged in" to see the photo's
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Reply #315 on: June 12, 2012, 08:07:12 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #315 on: June 12, 2012, 08:07:12 PM » |
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Race time 9pm: These are moments that I like to watch who makes late evening and night time pushes over big climbs. How far will Goldberg and Borstmayer go towards Helena? Any of the riders already in Helena or arriving later keep going? Will Jarral Ryter and Ryan Correy make it over Lava Mtn in the dark? I'm assuming Eric S is already over the top since his current spot is over 2 hours old. There's not much in Basin and the one bar closes early, so how many make the effort to get all the way to Butte? Will the leaders push on up the long pavement stretch after Wise River and how far? These are the type of "swing" moments and decisions that translate to 1/2-days and full days being shaved from, or added to, finish times in the end.
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Reply #316 on: June 12, 2012, 08:11:05 PM
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« Reply #316 on: June 12, 2012, 08:11:05 PM » |
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I have an update on Josh Shifferly. He has received a big outpouring of support and may be able to keep going. Wednesday he will see if he can get his bike fixed--apparently the rear wheel was taco'd and is not rideable--and if he is fit to keep going. So it may not be over for Josh after all.
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Reply #317 on: June 12, 2012, 08:21:05 PM
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« Reply #317 on: June 12, 2012, 08:21:05 PM » |
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Anybody know what the deal is with Brian Grimm? He went off course from Sparwood and headed down to Fernie, then backtracked and got back on course but then turned around again and went back down to Fernie and on to the border using the wrong valley. He's still going though!
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Reply #318 on: June 12, 2012, 08:22:09 PM
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« Reply #318 on: June 12, 2012, 08:22:09 PM » |
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Thanks to everyone for posting the pictures and the stories of TD's in the past and thoughts about this years. Our son is riding, Tyson Fahrenbruck, a rookie out of Boise, Idaho. It is so exciting to be able to follow him on the map. Cheering for everyone though. Sounds like a great ride, even with the weather and the bears Best of luck to all and go Ollie go!!! And Tyson and Michael Cleveland!!
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Reply #319 on: June 12, 2012, 08:31:47 PM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #319 on: June 12, 2012, 08:31:47 PM » |
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Race time 9pm: These are moments that I like to watch who makes late evening and night time pushes over big climbs. How far will Goldberg and Borstmayer go towards Helena? Any of the riders already in Helena or arriving later keep going? Will Jarral Ryter and Ryan Correy make it over Lava Mtn in the dark? I'm assuming Eric S is already over the top since his current spot is over 2 hours old. There's not much in Basin and the one bar closes early, so how many make the effort to get all the way to Butte? Will the leaders push on up the long pavement stretch after Wise River and how far? These are the type of "swing" moments and decisions that translate to 1/2-days and full days being shaved from, or added to, finish times in the end.
Agreed, Mike. Looks like Ollie and Craig made the turn and are heading up the Pioneer Scenic Byway. Wondering where they'll pull over tonight. Its 30ish miles to Elkhorn. Prob and additional 4ish to the Grasshopper. Adam should catch Serge and Kurt in Butte. It'll be interesting to see if any of them push on. Looks like the rain is about to come down on everyone from Ovando to Helena. |
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