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Reply #520 on: June 20, 2013, 07:32:50 PM
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2wheeler
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The raceflow plot is a good way to see lead changes, riding together, splitting up, etc, that is less prone to old data or differing update cycles. It's still a little hard to tell, but sure seems like Mike is very slowly pulling ahead.
The best way to find out who is in front is to zoom in on two riders spot points. Find a spot point from each rider that were taken in the same geographical location. These points will have a time stamp, so you can see who passed through that location first. The example below clearly shows that Mike is riding at least 7 minutes ahead of Craig at the intersection of the trail and Red Creek Road. |
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Reply #521 on: June 20, 2013, 07:47:50 PM
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Mathewsen
Location: North Carolina
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Bad News! Santa Fe National Forest will be CLOSED on Monday June 24. The ride between Abiquiu and Cuba is mostly in the SFNF. Here is the Albuquerque Journal article, and I also received an email from a ranger. http://www.abqjournal.com/main/212412/abqnewsseeker/santa-fe-national-forest-will-be-closed-to-the-public-starting-monday.htmlIt might be possible to get a Special Use Permit, which I think would be better than having riders sneak through the barricades. Could one of the Organizers (Matt?) give me a call or email and I will put you in touch with the staff of one of our NM Senate offices who can possibly facilitate... ~Nat Thank-you, Nat for the heads up. To the online community following the action here: Please let's try to limit the discussion about this closure until the the facts & options have been gathered (privately). I'd rather this news not get to the riders until it absolutely has to, lest it be an unnecessary morale crusher. The trick will be to figure out how to request special consideration for something that *doesn't happen* every year. Please stand by... |
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Reply #522 on: June 20, 2013, 07:58:09 PM
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JayP
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« Reply #522 on: June 20, 2013, 07:58:09 PM » |
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Thank-you, Nat for the heads up. To the online community following the action here: Please let's try to limit the discussion about this closure until the the facts & options have been gathered (privately). I'd rather this news not get to the riders until it absolutely has to, lest it be an unnecessary morale crusher. The trick will be to figure out how to request special consideration for something that *doesn't happen* every year. Please stand by...
everything will be fine. i been through 2 closures and talked my way out of pilot cars 4 times. when they get there they too will figure it out, if they have to. not to different then a lot of other things you deal with out there...any determined rider will get through anything...its all positive! |
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Reply #523 on: June 20, 2013, 08:05:21 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #523 on: June 20, 2013, 08:05:21 PM » |
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Last news from Ovando Montana for June 20. Michael Mead - FL made it in after a very hard day. Photos attached. His Achilles on both legs is bothering him a lot. He left Ovando around 1730 hours and was still running for Lincoln. Helped him with a reservation at a local hotel since weather is still iffey tonight. Received a call from Rocky Mtn Adventure Gear in Seeley Lake to keep an eye out for Jonathan O'Brien - WA, "come off the top of the pass from 4 inches of wet snow in pretty tough shape. I got him in warm clothes and he is pressing on targeting Lincoln tonight. I see him on the ride map coming to you. If he shows up I hope he is in good spirits and okay physically. Maybe let me know how he looks if you see him." He skipped right by us and we finally located him around 1800 hours at Trixi's restaurant. Advised him that it would be easy to stay the night in Ovando and think about Lincoln in the am. From the looks of his spot he took that advice. No photos of Jonathan tonight. We'll check on him in the am.
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Reply #524 on: June 20, 2013, 08:09:50 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #524 on: June 20, 2013, 08:09:50 PM » |
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Scott Thigpen called in with that dreaded call no one wants to hear! Joshua Weinfeld called in from Salida. He’s had a rough time from running out of food. Max Morris called in from Lima. He’s had to run single-speed for a bit, reluctantly. Rick Ashton called in from Helena. He got his derailleur repaired. Drew McIntosh called in from Helena. Alex Harris called in from Colter Bay. Andrew Stuntz called in from Lincoln with Brian Jett. And Karlos Bernart, the Naked Indian, called in from Helena. He’s been bunny-hopping cattle guards. http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td13/ |
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Reply #525 on: June 20, 2013, 08:19:55 PM
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Majcolo
Location: Lakewood, CO
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« Reply #525 on: June 20, 2013, 08:19:55 PM » |
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The problem is riding on interstate is illegal.
Not in many parts of the Rocky Mountain West. The interstate is frequently the only road available in an area. I got thousands of training miles logged on I-70 back in the 90's. Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4 Beta |
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Reply #526 on: June 20, 2013, 08:22:28 PM
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bdstew
Location: Hong Kong
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« Reply #526 on: June 20, 2013, 08:22:28 PM » |
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Love Mike's twitter profile "@Normally_Human Out to settle some unfinished business at the Tour Divide this June..."
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Reply #527 on: June 20, 2013, 08:46:54 PM
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timroz
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« Reply #527 on: June 20, 2013, 08:46:54 PM » |
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The problem is riding on interstate is illegal.
I-25 is legal from Cheyenne to just north of Fort Collins. It's the only alternative until the frontage road starts. |
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Reply #528 on: June 20, 2013, 09:06:24 PM
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Veetack
Location: Knoxville, TN
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« Reply #528 on: June 20, 2013, 09:06:24 PM » |
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I was unaware that interstate travel was legal out west. I've lived in the east my whole life, and I thought it was a national thing.
Additionally, after catching up on the call-ins tonight, Scott Thigpen wins the internet. I'm at work, and I was in tears I laughed so hard.
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Reply #529 on: June 20, 2013, 09:26:58 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #529 on: June 20, 2013, 09:26:58 PM » |
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Episode 151 – Tour Divide 2013 Day 7 is up! Still lots of storms out there, Taylor Arnett is out due to a knee injury, we have a new lead racer, and we true up the day’s calls! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/podcasts/[/ur] |
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Reply #530 on: June 20, 2013, 09:29:14 PM
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fastmtnbiker33w
Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks
Location: El Paso, TX
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« Reply #530 on: June 20, 2013, 09:29:14 PM » |
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Just spent the last few hours catching up listening to call-ins and reading over 10 pages of comments after being within internet service for only an hour or so over the last 4 days. Hearing about Cjell's bike crack was of no surprise. He laughed about his bike before taking off. It's a crude looking beast made from unknown tubing possible cut from much larger junk frames found in the back of a shop somewhere. Hopefully Mr. McClung got it squared away for him. He appears to be headed into the wilds after Kremmling, so he's probably good to go.
Bummer to hear about Dan Sweeney. One of the most expensive hubs on Earth...ugghh.
I also got a message from Karlos Bernart in regards to wanting/needing a new seat bag. The message was 22 hours old...so sometime yesterday evening. Anybody know what's going on? I gave him my number.
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Reply #531 on: June 20, 2013, 09:54:08 PM
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ComoDepot
Location: Como, Colorado
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« Reply #531 on: June 20, 2013, 09:54:08 PM » |
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Cjell went through Como about lunchtime, but did not stop.
2 years in a row, I am starting to think it is something personal!
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Reply #532 on: June 20, 2013, 09:58:44 PM
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fastmtnbiker33w
Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks
Location: El Paso, TX
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« Reply #532 on: June 20, 2013, 09:58:44 PM » |
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He tries to carry a couple days worth of food with him. I don't think he stopped in Silver City this year...at least he wasn't planning getting anything more than water.
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Reply #533 on: June 20, 2013, 10:35:31 PM
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DaNM
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« Reply #533 on: June 20, 2013, 10:35:31 PM » |
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Leaders are about a bad rest apart.
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Reply #534 on: June 20, 2013, 10:44:06 PM
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Georg66
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
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« Reply #534 on: June 20, 2013, 10:44:06 PM » |
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Cjell went through Como about lunchtime, but did not stop.
2 years in a row, I am starting to think it is something personal!
I will stop twice, next time ... and in this case, it IS something personal. :-) Georg (first German ever eaten a complete English breakfast ...) |
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Reply #535 on: June 20, 2013, 11:54:44 PM
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DaNM
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« Reply #535 on: June 20, 2013, 11:54:44 PM » |
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I wonder if they were a chatty Kathy when when that yellow dot by.
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Reply #536 on: June 21, 2013, 12:01:14 AM
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Johnny_mtb
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« Reply #536 on: June 21, 2013, 12:01:14 AM » |
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Looks like Mike Hall is pulling away. Stapplers been stopped for 3.5 hours now.
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Reply #537 on: June 21, 2013, 12:04:28 AM
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Veetack
Location: Knoxville, TN
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« Reply #537 on: June 21, 2013, 12:04:28 AM » |
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I think Mike is looking to crash in Rawlins tonight
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Reply #538 on: June 21, 2013, 12:46:18 AM
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Adam Alphabet
Location: Vancouver, BC
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« Reply #538 on: June 21, 2013, 12:46:18 AM » |
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Craig's getting on 4 hours rest now. Almost alarm clock time.
Get after it Craig, reel it in!
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Reply #539 on: June 21, 2013, 12:59:17 AM
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MotherRadar
Location: France
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« Reply #539 on: June 21, 2013, 12:59:17 AM » |
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With Mike's training on Caerphilly Cheese and Brains' Best Bitter rocket fuel, Craig will have to do more than usual to catch Mike, but the best race will be won by the best guy. However, a certain amount of National Pride makes us root for Mike ........ Cheers !!
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