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Reply #180 on: July 02, 2009, 10:19:52 AM
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« Reply #180 on: July 02, 2009, 10:19:52 AM » |
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Thanks for all the updates, Gary.
Just a note on the leaderboard -- I pulled the 'dots' of the scratches off the main map to unclutter things (at Matt Lee's request). Everyone's individual pages remain, though.
Also, I added Rohan Freeman and Jason Koski, who are doing an individual time trial, starting from Banff on Jun 26th. I will get their stats to reflect their actual start time (miles per day, avg speed, etc) when time allows.
Hey Scott, Thanks for all of your work on the leaderborad (and thanks to any others involved). I will be "Avidly" following till the last one finishes or scratchs. & Congrads to all who have finished, big pat on the back to all who started this beast, and a big "Cheers & go go & good luck" to all who are still putting in the miles!! Shout out to Pete, heal fast!!!! |
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Reply #181 on: July 02, 2009, 03:09:01 PM
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« Reply #181 on: July 02, 2009, 03:09:01 PM » |
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Jamie Thomson stayed with us the night before last. What a character! He's having a great time, listen to his call ins. I'm getting the impression the 100 mile-a-day guys are getting the most from this ride.
That's how I'm planning to fast-tour the TD: 100-120 miles a day, at most;) OTOH, an amazing interview with Matthew Lee posted on Outside Online Adventure Blog (by Jon Billman, alumnus of the GDR): http://outside-blog.away.com/blog/2009/07/tour-divide-race-day-20-interview-with-winner-matthew-lee.html |
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“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: “WOW!!! What a ride!” -- Dean Karnazes
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Reply #182 on: July 02, 2009, 05:46:39 PM
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« Reply #182 on: July 02, 2009, 05:46:39 PM » |
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I hope Dario is not so disoriented that he can't get back to the route, or at least to a source of water. I feel bad for him, it's a harsh place to be lost.
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Reply #183 on: July 02, 2009, 06:02:50 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #183 on: July 02, 2009, 06:02:50 PM » |
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He's back on route -- whatever he's up to.
Look at the ITT team of Rohan and Jason. They apparently took a different (paved?) route to Helena (bike woes?) and are now going back to Lincoln...!
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Reply #184 on: July 02, 2009, 06:12:27 PM
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« Reply #184 on: July 02, 2009, 06:12:27 PM » |
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BTW, Deanna Adams has to be currently a record holder as someone who rode the longest distance on a fixie in a Great Divide/Tour Divide race!!!! One tough lady;) Tailwinds Deanna...
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Reply #185 on: July 02, 2009, 07:02:07 PM
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« Reply #185 on: July 02, 2009, 07:02:07 PM » |
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I was thinking the same about Deanna on the fixie but the total mileage showing in the Spot focus is still just under 1,100 and I think Dave rode just over 1,100 going in the other direction. I would have thought she'd be way over 1,100 by now...?
Either way, amazing ride by her and she's still rolling!
Ed
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Reply #186 on: July 02, 2009, 07:05:56 PM
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richNYC
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« Reply #186 on: July 02, 2009, 07:05:56 PM » |
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I was thinking the same about Deanna on the fixie but the total mileage showing in the Spot focus is still just under 1,100 and I think Dave rode just over 1,100 going in the other direction. I would have thought she'd be way over 1,100 by now...?
Either way, amazing ride by her and she's still rolling!
Ed
Don't go by the total mileage in SPOT, that's clearly wrong. All it does, it takes a straight line between SPOT readings. So, if you didn't have your SPOT on for a day and rode 100 miles on a route, the straight line between the SPOT points might be only i.e. 60 miles... She definitely did at least 1,600 miles already;) |
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Reply #187 on: July 02, 2009, 07:16:32 PM
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Slowerthensnot
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« Reply #187 on: July 02, 2009, 07:16:32 PM » |
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Spot stocked Deanna today and rode with her for about 10 miles, fed her a pepsi, and chatted.... shes rocking 32c tires a 42x17 ratio
she seemed to be in awesome sprits ... Her and brad M have been riding alot togather....
shes hovering near 1700 miles done so far..... One tough gal!
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Reply #188 on: July 02, 2009, 07:18:07 PM
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« Reply #188 on: July 02, 2009, 07:18:07 PM » |
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Spot stocked Deanna today and rode with her for about 10 miles, fed her a pepsi, and chatted.... shes rocking 32c tires a 42x17 ratio
she seemed to be in awesome sprits ... Her and brad M have been riding alot togather....
shes hovering near 1700 miles done so far..... One tough gal!
Dude, you are awesome. Helping out a fellow fixie rider;) |
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Reply #189 on: July 02, 2009, 07:37:23 PM
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« Reply #189 on: July 02, 2009, 07:37:23 PM » |
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Spot stocked Deanna today and rode with her for about 10 miles, fed her a pepsi, and chatted.... shes rocking 32c tires a 42x17 ratio
she seemed to be in awesome sprits ... Her and brad M have been riding alot togather....
shes hovering near 1700 miles done so far..... One tough gal!
Thanks Rich and Dave, I thought she had to be up there in miles. Ed |
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Reply #190 on: July 02, 2009, 07:39:58 PM
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« Reply #190 on: July 02, 2009, 07:39:58 PM » |
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Spot stocked Deanna today and rode with her for about 10 miles, fed her a pepsi, and chatted.... shes rocking 32c tires a 42x17 ratio
Cool Dave, it's great you met up with her. 42X17 isn't quite SO big. I read an earlier report that she was running a 73" gear which is too big around here for even road riding. Still, 42X17 is a big gear, around 65-67", I think. She is pretty amazing. We are cheering for her. The group of 4 just hit here and are out on a food mission. I'll report more later... Gary |
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Reply #191 on: July 02, 2009, 07:50:59 PM
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Reply #192 on: July 03, 2009, 07:38:12 AM
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« Reply #192 on: July 03, 2009, 07:38:12 AM » |
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Cool Dave, it's great you met up with her. 42X17 isn't quite SO big. I read an earlier report that she was running a 73" gear which is too big around here for even road riding. Still, 42X17 is a big gear, around 65-67", I think. She is pretty amazing. We are cheering for her. +1. Right on, Dave - good on you for meeting up with her. Deanna is an inspiration. She must've changed her chainring somewhere along the line, as she sure heck didn't start with a 42 on there. That's a stock 46t Sugino Messenger crankset all they way:   They generally come stock with a 44 or 46 on there. Like I said before - running a biggish gear might not be such a bad thing. It's not the 'fast' way (fixed wheel isn't regardless) but it may be the 'long haul' way, especially when you're staying positive and keeping your ego in check as Deanna has. I'm sure she has had to walk a lot, but that's not as bad when you're a good hiker/runner as she seems to be. Lots of dieseling or walking definitely saves some pressure on the posterior, not to mention being able to ride on the flats and slight downhills more comfortably. Contact points and knees are the real achilles riding like this. Parts of Montana had to be pretty unfun sometimes, but she really rode well through the basin and is doing great in CO. It just goes to show you that a positive mental attitude, determination, acceptance, and humility are the goods that are really important beyond gear/kit analysis, etc. Not messing about and putting in as much time as you can during the long daylight hours = forward progress regardless of what you roll. Not to mention, a few of the really serious (meaning: ride from home, 600k brevet, ride back home) fixed wheel rando riders across the pond run monster gears in the high-70s or low-80s. I'm still attached to the twiddling though... She deserves a finish + plenty of respect for her attitude and determination. I'm cheering for her too! |
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Reply #193 on: July 03, 2009, 07:56:00 AM
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Slowerthensnot
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maybe it is a 46... well anyhoo its just a big gear to me... i've found i'm happyer with low gears... but she sure was in an awesome frame of mind rooting for her all the way
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Reply #194 on: July 03, 2009, 04:26:21 PM
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JeffOYB
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« Reply #194 on: July 03, 2009, 04:26:21 PM » |
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Hey all... It's been great fun watching this event play out and keep playing out. The fun isn't over yet!
I posted before that I met Matthew and posted some pics and video at my OYB site.
Lately I've been following the tight cluster of 7 or so riders who are closing in on the finish.
A few days ago I jotted down the 7 names, in their order, to see if anyone came on real strong and changed the finish order.
Well, lo and behold, Joe Meiser wasn't even in that lead group now he's near the front of it! What's the news there? Offhand, it seems like he suddenly put a good days-worth of riding on everyone. What??!!! What a finish! Or maybe he has always been close and I screwed up?
I wish I could follow this action even better somehow... Well, I'm just a lightweight at following this stuff.
I kinda wish the splits showed the time between the readings rather than the elapsed time so we could see who did each section how fast.
--JP
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Reply #195 on: July 03, 2009, 05:25:49 PM
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« Reply #195 on: July 03, 2009, 05:25:49 PM » |
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Jeff, you can just subtract yourself to get that, right?
This exchange is from the TD blogs on the subject of Deanna's gearing...
hangin in there
Submitted by steve on June 21, 2009 - 2:13pm.
Glad to (finally) hear from you, and glad you are fine.
Have a great ride! BTW, what gear ARE you running?
steve (guy with the SAG truck from DV camp...and 508)
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Happy Ratio
Submitted by Aunt Candy on June 21, 2009 - 2:14pm.
Keep your Happy Ratio rolling.
Jamie's Aunt Candy
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46x17.
Submitted by Anonymous on June 21, 2009 - 2:36pm.
46x17.
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Reply #196 on: July 03, 2009, 08:43:15 PM
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ScottM
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« Reply #196 on: July 03, 2009, 08:43:15 PM » |
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I kinda wish the splits showed the time between the readings rather than the elapsed time so we could see who did each section how fast.
--JP
Not a bad idea, maybe as a second table. Thanks. |
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Reply #197 on: July 04, 2009, 10:30:36 AM
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Reply #198 on: July 04, 2009, 06:18:59 PM
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« Reply #198 on: July 04, 2009, 06:18:59 PM » |
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"Kind of like Forrest Gump, but on a bike..." The comments are hilareeeeous.  |
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Reply #199 on: July 04, 2009, 06:44:21 PM
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« Reply #199 on: July 04, 2009, 06:44:21 PM » |
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The comments are hilareeeeous. Oh comon, this one is a classic: "Look at that picture! The guy is riding in the middle of the road, doing a wheelie where there is a double yellow line. So, that possibly means there is a blind curve or hill, but a situation where passing is prohibited. If he is in the middle of the road, and car comes around the corner or over the hill and doesn't see him, he could get hit. I wonder who would be at fault." People that comment on 9news.com have some serious issues... If they could only visit Antelope Wells and see the long, straight, flat road that stretches for miles and miles and miles... haha. (P.S -- congrats to the herd of finishers yesterday!!!) |
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