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Reply #2280 on: July 18, 2012, 04:19:17 PM
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mgasman
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David - where did you go for so many days! The pictures and updates from the ComoDepot stopped almost a month ago, I was a bit worried. Good to see you back. Is there any chance we will see and hear about the riders between the Italians and Giorgio? Your updates were wonderful glimpses of the participants.
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Reply #2281 on: July 18, 2012, 07:37:35 PM
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ComoDepot
Location: Como, Colorado
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« Reply #2281 on: July 18, 2012, 07:37:35 PM » |
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Unfortunately I have had 'issues', the business up here has been terrible, economy, drought, fires etc and I have been trying to keep the place going. I do have some more photos and will try and recap.
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Reply #2282 on: July 18, 2012, 07:51:05 PM
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Slowerthensnot
Have fun and go far
Location: Idledale, CO
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« Reply #2282 on: July 18, 2012, 07:51:05 PM » |
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 Fixie Dave in his Glory Thanks for the pic! |
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Reply #2283 on: July 18, 2012, 07:52:41 PM
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Slowerthensnot
Have fun and go far
Location: Idledale, CO
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« Reply #2283 on: July 18, 2012, 07:52:41 PM » |
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Thanks for the kind words and good vibes!
Was nice to finally slay my dragon! have some stories on the blog, and working on more!
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Reply #2284 on: July 19, 2012, 10:31:13 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #2284 on: July 19, 2012, 10:31:13 AM » |
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Thanks for the pic!
That must have scared the bears for sure! BIG CONGRATULATIONS and you have my vote for the Historical Perseverance Record. |
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Reply #2285 on: July 19, 2012, 10:33:45 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #2285 on: July 19, 2012, 10:33:45 AM » |
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Looks like Jim and Tracy are having a nice lunch at El Farolito.
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Reply #2286 on: July 19, 2012, 12:50:17 PM
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RootingforEveryone
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« Reply #2286 on: July 19, 2012, 12:50:17 PM » |
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Thanks for the kind words and good vibes!
Was nice to finally slay my dragon! have some stories on the blog, and working on more!
Dave: Where is your blog? I have only seen the video part, but would love to read what you have to write!! |
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Reply #2287 on: July 19, 2012, 12:52:15 PM
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moosevt
Location: Essex Junction, VT
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« Reply #2287 on: July 19, 2012, 12:52:15 PM » |
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Dave: Where is your blog? I have only seen the video part, but would love to read what you have to write!!
Not to intervene but here it is: http://cellarrat.blogspot.com/ |
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Reply #2288 on: July 19, 2012, 01:21:30 PM
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AmyL
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« Reply #2288 on: July 19, 2012, 01:21:30 PM » |
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Big congrats to all those who have finished, and to those who still persevere.
A HUGE thank you to racers and their friends and family who have been willing to share their thoughts via phone calls, forum posts, photos, blogs, etc. Your generosity allows us to vicariously ride with you.
I'd love to hear more about Giorgio's story. When he and Ricardo's dots started moving south, I assumed the brothers would be together for the duration. But then Giorgio took off from Silverthorne on June 30, returned to Europe, but than came back to Silverthorne and started riding again on July 17 -- there must be a good story in there.
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Reply #2289 on: July 19, 2012, 02:06:46 PM
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ComoDepot
Location: Como, Colorado
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« Reply #2289 on: July 19, 2012, 02:06:46 PM » |
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A muddy story!
They are both from Sicily, not that that is probably relevant, but my first Sicilians.
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Reply #2290 on: July 19, 2012, 06:12:24 PM
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spcabin75
Location: Portland Oregon
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« Reply #2290 on: July 19, 2012, 06:12:24 PM » |
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I was very curious about Giorgio. Good luck the rest of the way. Tracy B is in New Mexico.. excellent, there is no quit in that lady.
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Reply #2291 on: July 19, 2012, 08:23:15 PM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2291 on: July 19, 2012, 08:23:15 PM » |
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I am rather jealous of the people still out there!
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Reply #2292 on: July 19, 2012, 08:48:16 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2292 on: July 19, 2012, 08:48:16 PM » |
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I apparently forgot to post this here: Michael Cleveland called in with a final call before heading back to Germany. He sends thanks out to his wife and others! |
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Reply #2293 on: July 19, 2012, 08:52:08 PM
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mr cowboy
Location: boise
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« Reply #2293 on: July 19, 2012, 08:52:08 PM » |
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There are at least 2, but to my knowledge neither is doing an ITT. Just touring it! Gen Shimizu is one. I think he's currently in Helena (going south) so I doubt he's the one you saw.  Here is his blog: http://www.greatdivideride.com/journalA few days ago while he was nursing a sprained ankle near the border, Gen mentioned this guy, who passed him, so he's probably the one you saw:  Thanks Denis. I think it was the rider on the bottom. And thanks for the link to his blog. I'll follow his posts for the rest of his tour. |
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Reply #2294 on: July 20, 2012, 01:44:15 AM
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Location: Derby, UK
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Reply #2295 on: July 20, 2012, 07:43:51 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2295 on: July 20, 2012, 07:43:51 AM » |
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Tracy Burge called in from Abiquiu. She’s happy to be in New Mexico! So happy, she sings for us! |
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Reply #2296 on: July 21, 2012, 12:40:33 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2296 on: July 21, 2012, 12:40:33 PM » |
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Tracy Burge called in from Cuba! They’re shooting for Grants! |
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Reply #2297 on: July 22, 2012, 01:13:17 PM
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OllieW
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« Reply #2297 on: July 22, 2012, 01:13:17 PM » |
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Finally got round to finishing my report. Hopefully it'll give people another insight into the amazing adventure that is the Tour Divide! http://mountainpedalernz.blogspot.co.nz/ |
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Reply #2298 on: July 22, 2012, 02:56:03 PM
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ekloco
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« Reply #2298 on: July 22, 2012, 02:56:03 PM » |
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Ollie's detailed account of the race is a real highlight for me.....After followig the blue dots faithfully morning, noon & night, it's good to fill in the details and enrich my armchair racer experience.
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Reply #2299 on: July 22, 2012, 06:28:06 PM
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RootingforEveryone
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« Reply #2299 on: July 22, 2012, 06:28:06 PM » |
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Thank you, Ollie!!! It was a very wonderful read! There are various other food challenges around the country... maybe you could make a plan to win them all! :-) Congratulations on your finish & thank you very much for sharing!!! |
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