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Reply #2420 on: September 01, 2012, 08:06:38 AM
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« Reply #2420 on: September 01, 2012, 08:06:38 AM » |
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Matthew, thank you for the thoughtful, well-reasoned, and patient answer to my question. Too often, people just pump more emotion into discussing the rules, and your voice is a breath of fresh air. You really nailed the issue--and I fully and happily begrudgingly retract my objection over having someone deliver a Spot to Jay.
FYI, I am currently a 3X CTR rider (2X finisher), and not a TD rider. Family, work, and money make TD logistics far more challenging for me than just heading out the door in Colorado to ride the CTR. That said, I expect to ride the TD at some point in the future, even if it's ten years from now.
LTrain: Thinking about complicated issues, asking hard questions, and not being afraid to engage publicly in the sphere of ideas does not a troll make. Sitting on the sidelines and calling people names isn't terribly productive or positive. Your mean-spirited "troll" comment is just plain spiteful and short-sighted.
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Reply #2421 on: September 01, 2012, 09:58:39 AM
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serge
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Jay hitting Lima just before closing was huge. It aloud him to leave early. With a good day he should make it to Flagg Ranch before closing. Which should put him in Pinedale before closing the next day.
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Reply #2422 on: September 01, 2012, 01:25:09 PM
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tetontodd
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« Reply #2422 on: September 01, 2012, 01:25:09 PM » |
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Good point serge, that is huge. Getting those provisions before a store/restaurant closes is a huge psychological lift. I just rode Fitz-Barn with Jay and that kid can put away some food! He eats more than anyone I know on the bike.
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Reply #2423 on: September 01, 2012, 01:32:48 PM
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« Reply #2423 on: September 01, 2012, 01:32:48 PM » |
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Jay Petervary called in from near Mack’s Inn in Island Park, ID! |
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Reply #2424 on: September 01, 2012, 02:07:41 PM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2424 on: September 01, 2012, 02:07:41 PM » |
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Jay needs to get at least to Flagg Ranch today to keep up a decent average. LIMA to Flagg Ranch is around 168 miles (??). Tough section of rails to trails and then a lot of climbing before the descent into Flagg Ranch.
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Reply #2425 on: September 01, 2012, 02:51:08 PM
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« Reply #2425 on: September 01, 2012, 02:51:08 PM » |
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Jay needs to get at least to Flagg Ranch today to keep up a decent average. LIMA to Flagg Ranch is around 168 miles (??). Tough section of rails to trails and then a lot of climbing before the descent into Flagg Ranch.
I'm thinking he has to get a fair bit further than that. This stretch isn't mountainous. Three guys did Lima to Flagg Ranch the year I raced (and they weren't the race leaders). The riding after Flagg Ranch is pretty easy, for about 30 miles. Maybe he'll make it to Buffalo Valley, get all romantic and bed down next to Tracy Lake? |
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Reply #2426 on: September 01, 2012, 04:05:45 PM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2426 on: September 01, 2012, 04:05:45 PM » |
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Well the first part of the rails to trails section and the climbing into Wyoming did me in! But that is a mere mortal speaking here! But the day I did it the wind was pretty brutal.
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Reply #2427 on: September 01, 2012, 04:13:38 PM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2427 on: September 01, 2012, 04:13:38 PM » |
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Ollie to Island Park 5:15
JP to Island Park 5:07
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Reply #2428 on: September 02, 2012, 07:09:27 AM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2428 on: September 02, 2012, 07:09:27 AM » |
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Ollie to Flagg Ranch 6:04
JP to Flagg Ranch 5:17
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Reply #2429 on: September 02, 2012, 07:36:52 AM
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BobM
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« Reply #2429 on: September 02, 2012, 07:36:52 AM » |
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Ollie to Flagg Ranch 6:04
JP to Flagg Ranch 5:17
Thanks much for the running "scores"! |
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Reply #2430 on: September 02, 2012, 07:49:27 AM
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ridingman1
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« Reply #2430 on: September 02, 2012, 07:49:27 AM » |
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What's the latest on Rob Roberts?
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Reply #2431 on: September 02, 2012, 08:34:57 AM
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Roland Sturm
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« Reply #2431 on: September 02, 2012, 08:34:57 AM » |
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He finished a few hours ago, so just under 21 days. Was picked up by JW and his wife and on the way back, so we should hear details from him soon.
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Reply #2432 on: September 02, 2012, 11:33:22 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #2432 on: September 02, 2012, 11:33:22 AM » |
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Jay Petervary called in from Togwotee Mtn Lodge! He recaps his rider thru the rail trail. |
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Reply #2433 on: September 03, 2012, 04:47:11 AM
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ridingman1
Drinkin' upstream from the herd
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« Reply #2433 on: September 03, 2012, 04:47:11 AM » |
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He finished a few hours ago, so just under 21 days. Was picked up by JW and his wife and on the way back, so we should hear details from him soon.
Sounds like he had an awesome ride. I enjoyed his call ins. |
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Reply #2434 on: September 03, 2012, 05:09:49 AM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2434 on: September 03, 2012, 05:09:49 AM » |
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Ollie to Boulder 7:09:40
JP to Boulder 6:16:47
Lead is increasing.
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Reply #2435 on: September 03, 2012, 12:28:33 PM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #2435 on: September 03, 2012, 12:28:33 PM » |
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Jay Petervary called in from Atlantic City. He’s doing good and headed to Rawlins! You can really hear the wind on this call. |
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Reply #2436 on: September 03, 2012, 01:04:26 PM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2436 on: September 03, 2012, 01:04:26 PM » |
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Ollie to Atlantic City 7:23:23
JP to Atlantic City 7:07:04
16 hour lead
I heard that he might have a tailwind through the basin to Rawlins.
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Reply #2437 on: September 04, 2012, 06:23:18 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #2437 on: September 04, 2012, 06:23:18 AM » |
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Jay Petervary called in leaving Rawlins! He recaps his ride from the Basin! |
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Reply #2438 on: September 04, 2012, 07:14:35 AM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #2438 on: September 04, 2012, 07:14:35 AM » |
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Ollie to Rawlins 8:08:42
JP to Rawlins 7:17:11
16 hour lead
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Reply #2439 on: September 04, 2012, 09:09:56 AM
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« Reply #2439 on: September 04, 2012, 09:09:56 AM » |
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Looks like JP is blazing. Thus far the weather seems pretty favorable (dry). Fun to watch. Thanks for the splits Tortoise.
Erik
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