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Reply #40 on: September 05, 2011, 06:11:16 AM
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brewerbob
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« Reply #40 on: September 05, 2011, 06:11:16 AM » |
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Incredible ride Mr. Brad !!! Very inspiring. You da man!  |
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Reply #41 on: September 05, 2011, 06:59:52 AM
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bikpdlr
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« Reply #41 on: September 05, 2011, 06:59:52 AM » |
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Facebook posts ...
Trans North Georgia (TNGA) says ... "Picked up the E at 8:34 I think. 48 hours, 34 minutes. His feet were really pruned. Heading back to Mulberry now."
Eddie O'Dea says ... "Done. That made last year seem like a walk in the park."
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Reply #42 on: September 05, 2011, 07:31:50 AM
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Chunt
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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« Reply #42 on: September 05, 2011, 07:31:50 AM » |
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Excellent! Huge Congrats to Mr. O'dea for shouldering it into that storm yesterday and last night.
Still a lot of riders out on course, but the Spots are apparently having trouble getting through the rain covered foliage and dense cloud cover from T.S. Lee.
Should be an interesting test of fortitude as to who continues on through the rain and storm conditions. From last check, Wayne Gowens appeared to have 2nd locked, but 3rd still looked like a heated race.
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Before you judge a man, try walking a mile in his shoes. That way when you do judge him you'll be a mile away and have his shoes.
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Reply #43 on: September 05, 2011, 08:50:18 AM
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Laps
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« Reply #43 on: September 05, 2011, 08:50:18 AM » |
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Any word on Dave Tremblay? Looks like he has been camping for the past 3 days......Just wondering if he is riding or out. As a fellow Vermonter, I hope he is riding!
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Reply #44 on: September 05, 2011, 10:20:34 AM
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Chunt
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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« Reply #44 on: September 05, 2011, 10:20:34 AM » |
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As of an hour ago and according the Facebook Mulberry Gap page (not on the TNGA page yet) the race is being called due to weather related safety concerns for the remaining riders. Sounds like vehicles are being dispatched to start picking up riders on course. Apparently some riders are willing to let the storm pass and continue on when its safe. Not sure how this will pan out.
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Before you judge a man, try walking a mile in his shoes. That way when you do judge him you'll be a mile away and have his shoes.
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Reply #45 on: September 05, 2011, 11:20:00 AM
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driftwood
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I'm at Mulberry Gap. Most riders are here or are headed here from what I hear. Freaking epic  |
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Reply #46 on: September 05, 2011, 02:26:05 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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wife just called from atlanta, she is visiting family, they are under tornado warning till 5:15, watch until 11. its worse the further you go north on the radar. looks miserable out there. hope everyone makes it in safe.
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Reply #47 on: September 05, 2011, 04:50:03 PM
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ridingman1
Drinkin' upstream from the herd
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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« Reply #47 on: September 05, 2011, 04:50:03 PM » |
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Without a doubt, the South East has some of the most challenging conditions and weather anywhere. We don't have the elevation that the Western states cycling routes do, but the humidity, technical single track, vegetation, and climbs make for super humbling mix of adventure. These ultra athletes are amazing.
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Reply #48 on: September 07, 2011, 10:09:24 AM
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Groundshine
Location: Vermont USA
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« Reply #48 on: September 07, 2011, 10:09:24 AM » |
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That was wild! FYI anyone watching my Spot1 stuck in Ellijay, I was out on course, mostly with TDers Cricket, Huddle, and Porter. Had a great time while it lasted. Different animal from TD but same good times. Got pulled off course at mile 205 (thanks Dave for finding us) Definately coming back here to ride/ finish. Last day was end times amount of rain with creepy sky . . . Tornado touching down a few miles from us. Now stuck on airplane trying to fly back to Vermont through the same storm. Hard to believe the sky can even hold that amount of water. Like there was a lake up there.
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Reply #49 on: September 07, 2011, 03:15:12 PM
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Laps
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« Reply #49 on: September 07, 2011, 03:15:12 PM » |
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Nice work Dave! IF you want to ride, let me know and we can talk about TNGA and maybe CTR for next year.......
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Reply #50 on: October 24, 2011, 10:31:38 PM
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sanjuanrider
Location: Littleton Colorado
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« Reply #50 on: October 24, 2011, 10:31:38 PM » |
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I know this is way premature but my planning on big events vs work schedules is always a long planning process. Does it look like the TNGA will be on for 2012? If so - can anyone give me any comparisons of this trip vs the CTR (I was a 9.5 day CTR rider so trying to figure what I'm in for if I travel to Georgia next year to do this thing). This route really fascinates me and looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for any advice on this one.
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