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Reply #180 on: June 17, 2013, 11:01:35 AM
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mathieu
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Christian Schuler seriously lost his way in the Flathead/Wigwam valley. He has moved in the wrong direction for 1.5 hrs now, as if he was heading out towards Elko, but now he made another wrong turn!
Edit : he was heading out and I am glad that the 'wrong' turn also leads to Elko or Sparwood.
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Reply #181 on: June 17, 2013, 11:16:04 AM
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Adrienne
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« Reply #181 on: June 17, 2013, 11:16:04 AM » |
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As a friend of his, I share the same concerns on pace sustainability. But... he knows what he's getting into, and he's not a "technology carrier" - not even a phone (he's done what is now considered old school - remembered phone numbers that are important on this trip), so he's now doing a pace that is set solely by his free will. He obviously does mental math on distances, times, and knows the route intricately, but he's not motivated by other blue dots. Usually when one self paces, they do so truly at a pace their body feels comfortable with. Or so I hope anyway!
So true...I am Craig's sister and we are all very excited for him. Hoping he has a good ride this year with no major issues. I wish he had a phone sometimes... I remember last year when his spot wasn't moving...how frustrating it was to have no contact. But that is Craig, he is out there to enjoy the ride... |
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Reply #182 on: June 17, 2013, 11:16:56 AM
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Mario
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Hey folks in the Silvercity area, my friend Wade Larson (northbound) has been camped out at Black Canyon upper campground area for two days now and I'm a bit worried. Had a text last night from an other friend that started with him that said he had a bit of a heat stroke issue the first day and was thinking of scratching but that's the last info. Maybe his spot id not working and he is making his way up the route, but just want to make sure. Lindsay Sheppard is about to pass him in a few miles, so if there is a way to contact her, he rides an orange Kona Unit with red Revelate bag and camp in a grey Tarptent. Any info would be great.
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Reply #183 on: June 17, 2013, 11:25:45 AM
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mikepro
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but just want to make sure. Lindsay Sheppard is about to pass him in a few miles, so if there is a way to contact her, he rides an orange Kona Unit with red Revelate bag and camp in a grey Tarptent. Any info would be great.
Hope he's okay. Keep in mind that Lindsay's last registered dot is over 15hrs old as of now (hover over dot with pointer), so she would have passed him (or met up with him) by now. Other rider's dots registered very few times in this area as well. |
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Reply #184 on: June 17, 2013, 11:57:01 AM
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Angler
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« Reply #184 on: June 17, 2013, 11:57:01 AM » |
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Ovando Update: At 1235 the following have left Ovando, MT after a refuel stop, a couple of photo ops, and, for one, a two hour nap: Thomas Lane from Austin, TX, Markley Anderson of VA, Brian Pal of WA, Leo Pershall of WA and Forest Baker of CA. Nice guys, all of 'em. And yes, Brian Pal's GPS seems to not be tracking as well as he had passed and arrived into Ovando prior to Forest Baker by several minutes. The Top Ten are thru! Photos Attached! [Craig Stappler on Jun 16, Mike Hall on Jun 16, Alex Harris and Marco Nicoletti Jun 17, Thomas Lane leaving town Jun 17, Forest Baker, LeoPershall, Markley Anderson and Brian Pal refueling Jun 17.]
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Reply #185 on: June 17, 2013, 11:59:28 AM
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Craig Stappler called in from The Outdoorsman in Butte! And Troy Rabe called in from Eureka to say he’s OUT due to back pain. http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td13/ |
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JP - MTBCast.com
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Reply #186 on: June 17, 2013, 12:04:02 PM
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Eszter
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« Reply #186 on: June 17, 2013, 12:04:02 PM » |
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Oh how I miss the food on the Divide. The picture with the smartphones is hilarious.
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Reply #187 on: June 17, 2013, 12:16:10 PM
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bmike-vt
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« Reply #187 on: June 17, 2013, 12:16:10 PM » |
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sfuller- there is a resize option but when i go smaller it says that it unable to complete the operation- i think there is another way to resize for web, just don't have time to monkey w/it
thanks
 Screen Shot 2013-06-17 at 3.13.23 PM by mbeganyi, on Flickr should be right in your export. also, if you host on flickr you can tell it what size to link over here. |
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Reply #188 on: June 17, 2013, 12:26:28 PM
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larelsail
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« Reply #188 on: June 17, 2013, 12:26:28 PM » |
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Ovando Update: At 1235 the following have left Ovando, MT after a refuel stop, a couple of photo ops, and, for one, a two hour nap: Thomas Lane from Austin, TX, Markley Anderson of VA, Brian Pal of WA, Leo Pershall of WA and Forest Baker of CA. Nice guys, all of 'em. And yes, Brian Pal's GPS seems to not be tracking as well as he had passed and arrived into Ovando prior to Forest Baker by several minutes. The Top Ten are thru! Photos Attached! [Craig Stappler on Jun 16, Mike Hall on Jun 16, Alex Harris and Marco Nicoletti Jun 17, Thomas Lane leaving town Jun 17, Forest Baker, LeoPershall, Markley Anderson and Brian Pal refueling Jun 17.]
Thanks so much, Angler, for the update and for posting these pictures! I am happy to see my husband, Leo Pershall (of California, but we sure wouldn't mind being from Washington), attempting to muster a smile with what appears to be a mountain of cheese in front of him! |
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Reply #189 on: June 17, 2013, 12:31:36 PM
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« Reply #189 on: June 17, 2013, 12:31:36 PM » |
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Thanks Mike
I'll mess with that and see what size looks best
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Reply #190 on: June 17, 2013, 12:31:59 PM
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mikepro
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« Reply #190 on: June 17, 2013, 12:31:59 PM » |
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Oh how I miss the food on the Divide. The picture with the smartphones is hilarious.
I miss watching spot dots that actually stopped once in a while, or slept for more than 3 hours a day.  |
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Reply #191 on: June 17, 2013, 12:43:19 PM
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« Reply #191 on: June 17, 2013, 12:43:19 PM » |
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Billy Rice rolled through SOUL this morning in great spirits.
Some new cables and some lube and was promptly off to the re tackle things in reverse.
He left healthy and during a thundershower. Confident he will be south of Elkford before a nap tonight
Crazy
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Reply #192 on: June 17, 2013, 12:58:12 PM
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Angler
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« Reply #192 on: June 17, 2013, 12:58:12 PM » |
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Thanks so much, Angler, for the update and for posting these pictures! I am happy to see my husband, Leo Pershall (of California, but we sure wouldn't mind being from Washington), attempting to muster a smile with what appears to be a mountain of cheese in front of him!
Please all ours. Your husband's was chagrined that his "bubble" was hidden my Anderson's so we see him coming in. Nice guys! |
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Reply #193 on: June 17, 2013, 01:33:48 PM
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Highland Mike
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« Reply #193 on: June 17, 2013, 01:33:48 PM » |
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Christian Schuler seriously lost his way in the Flathead/Wigwam valley. He has moved in the wrong direction for 1.5 hrs now, as if he was heading out towards Elko, but now he made another wrong turn!
Edit : he was heading out and I am glad that the 'wrong' turn also leads to Elko or Sparwood.
I thought he was heading in the right direction for a while there....come'on kid ! |
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Reply #194 on: June 17, 2013, 01:34:34 PM
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Angler
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« Reply #194 on: June 17, 2013, 01:34:34 PM » |
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Angler, Thank you sooo much for the pictures and report! Brian's ratty SPOT is keeping everyone guessing! He said yesterday that he's feeling stronger each day. I almost wrote earlier and asked you to take a pic when he came through but I'm trying desperately not to be a helicopter mom. :-) So thank you!!!! Actually, because of this great mountain biking community and the fabulous tracking site, now I'm way more excited than concerned! This race is incredibly fun to watch! Best wishes to everyone, both riders and watchers!!
Again, our sincere pleasure. Glad to ease a few anxious minds. |
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Reply #195 on: June 17, 2013, 01:55:15 PM
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Martin W
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« Reply #195 on: June 17, 2013, 01:55:15 PM » |
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Not sounding great for Mike at the moment, hopefully he'll get through it:
"Another rough day & night in real trouble with breathing. Nearly scratched last night. Suspect allergy of some kind. Experimenting with meds."
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Reply #196 on: June 17, 2013, 02:10:19 PM
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bmike-vt
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« Reply #196 on: June 17, 2013, 02:10:19 PM » |
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Not sounding great for Mike at the moment, hopefully he'll get through it:
"Another rough day & night in real trouble with breathing. Nearly scratched last night. Suspect allergy of some kind. Experimenting with meds."
asthma? + allergies. i can tell you it sucks, regardless of fitness level. |
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Reply #197 on: June 17, 2013, 02:23:28 PM
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bikingbakke
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« Reply #197 on: June 17, 2013, 02:23:28 PM » |
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Not sounding great for Mike at the moment, hopefully he'll get through it:
"Another rough day & night in real trouble with breathing. Nearly scratched last night. Suspect allergy of some kind. Experimenting with meds."
I hope nothing but the best for him, asthma and allergies are tough on anyone, let alone guys trying to ride across a continent. I came upon a local racer acquaintance in the thick woods on some back corner of an XC race like 3 weeks ago having an attack - tough to watch, tougher to experience. He's doing excellent in lieu, I hope he can continue on in some vein that's not detrimental to his health just for the joy of riding the rest of the western US. |
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Reply #198 on: June 17, 2013, 02:27:55 PM
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bikingbakke
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« Reply #198 on: June 17, 2013, 02:27:55 PM » |
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Ovando Update: At 1235 the following have left Ovando, MT after a refuel stop, a couple of photo ops, and, for one, a two hour nap: Thomas Lane from Austin, TX, Markley Anderson of VA, Brian Pal of WA, Leo Pershall of WA and Forest Baker of CA. Nice guys, all of 'em. And yes, Brian Pal's GPS seems to not be tracking as well as he had passed and arrived into Ovando prior to Forest Baker by several minutes. The Top Ten are thru! Photos Attached! [Craig Stappler on Jun 16, Mike Hall on Jun 16, Alex Harris and Marco Nicoletti Jun 17, Thomas Lane leaving town Jun 17, Forest Baker, LeoPershall, Markley Anderson and Brian Pal refueling Jun 17.]
Does anyone know Mike and what the trinket around his neck is for some backstory? I met him only briefly at the pub night in Calgary, he seemed nice, but a bit quiet. I suspect that's entirely due to the fact he was off a plane from UK 90 minutes prior, as he looked more tired and less smiley then than he has in every cycling picture. |
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Reply #199 on: June 17, 2013, 02:35:52 PM
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mommak8
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Hey everyone - just thought I'd chime in and introduce myself. I'm Scott Thigpen's wife. He is doing the Sobo on Singlespeed from Alabama. Scott's been keeping up a pretty cool video and photo diary on his blog page (his friend Mollie is actually managing the blog for him - I know, I know, 2012 vets ... y'all were too busy battling Bumbles and Whitewalkers to have time for a video diary ...) It's http://www.driven2divide.com/2013/06/12/scott-thigpen-tour-divide-liveblog/Nice to "meet" all of you! Kate Cleveland |
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