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Reply #1120 on: June 05, 2013, 12:59:13 PM
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dstewart23
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Anybody have idea on the start time this year, according to the Trackleader board it is at 5am. Is this correct?
Thanks
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Reply #1121 on: June 05, 2013, 01:49:09 PM
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Endurance Junkie
Location: Tucson,AZ
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« Reply #1121 on: June 05, 2013, 01:49:09 PM » |
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Anybody have idea on the start time this year, according to the Trackleader board it is at 5am. Is this correct?
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Finding myself by way of bike
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Reply #1122 on: June 05, 2013, 11:12:41 PM
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Georg66
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
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The tent symbol is automatic. Most folks turn the unit off at night to save battery power and because you have to reset it once a day anyway for tracking.
You should turn the SPOT off during night to save power (batteries). Once I forgot to turn it off (and my mileage slowed down to 2 inches per hour :-), and once I woke up during the night and turned it off. |
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Reply #1123 on: June 06, 2013, 05:11:30 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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Billy Rice called in from near Atlantic City where he’s about to get some pancakes! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td13/ |
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Reply #1124 on: June 06, 2013, 06:27:32 AM
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Donald
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« Reply #1124 on: June 06, 2013, 06:27:32 AM » |
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That's very interesting. You mention on your website that a trike might have some advantages. I can imagine there will be less stress on the backside and the hands. Do you have other advantages in mind? |
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Reply #1125 on: June 06, 2013, 08:29:02 AM
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falkenjaeger
Location: Esslingen, Germany
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« Reply #1125 on: June 06, 2013, 08:29:02 AM » |
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Anybody have idea on the start time this year, according to the Trackleader board it is at 5am. Is this correct?
Thanks
I was confused as well, it just has been corrected to 8am MDT |
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Reply #1126 on: June 06, 2013, 09:02:34 AM
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cjellmoney
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« Reply #1126 on: June 06, 2013, 09:02:34 AM » |
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Just finished up the new TD rig. Thought I would share it with you all. Under the gun to get on the road to tour down to Silver. http://cjellmoney.wordpress.com/Can't wait to see the crew in AW. Message to all starting in Banff: You will be passing a number of NOBO's this year. We started on the same day and the same time as you. We started from the very place you are headed, and are going to the place you began. Do not be surprised. I plan on upping my trash talking directed mainly at SOBO's this year. See you in Wyoming suckas. |
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Reply #1127 on: June 06, 2013, 09:10:48 AM
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forest_on_bike
Location: Truckee, CA
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« Reply #1127 on: June 06, 2013, 09:10:48 AM » |
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Cjell, what do you mean you are going "North-bound"? I don't understand. You mean there are people racing the TD who aren't starting in Banff? I'd be careful and not get too close to them. I bet these people haven't had their shots.  Forest |
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Reply #1128 on: June 06, 2013, 09:58:31 AM
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DocTrike
Adventure & Ultra tricyclist.
Location: Oregon
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« Reply #1128 on: June 06, 2013, 09:58:31 AM » |
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That's very interesting. You mention on your website that a trike might have some advantages. I can imagine there will be less stress on the backside and the hands. Do you have other advantages in mind?
Trikes are allot like a box of jellybeans, there are many different colors and flavors and you don't really know what your getting until you bit into one. Assuming the right trike is used, which as of this writing I don't have the right trike. I can sleep on the trike (less gear), I don't need heavy: bags, racks, or panniers, more ground clearance. I can ride through snow and sand. My drivetrain is higher of the ground than most mountain bikes. I can just lay back in complete comfort and turn the cranks and work on my tan! I can use less energy not having to balance on slow technical climbs. I can roll very fast through most stuff where bikes have to pick a line. On some trikes I can ride no hands indefinitely. The list goes on and on. My only down side to a trike is weight and traction (assuming a conventional tadpole trike), there are better trike choices but I have not been able to get my hands on those. |
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Reply #1129 on: June 06, 2013, 11:43:42 AM
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stappy
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« Reply #1129 on: June 06, 2013, 11:43:42 AM » |
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[quote author=cjellmoney link=topic=2648.msg47865#msg47865 date=1370534554
Message to all starting in Banff: You will be passing a number of NOBO's this year. We started on the same day and the same time as you. We started from the very place you are headed, and are going to the place you began. Do not be surprised.
I plan on upping my trash talking directed mainly at SOBO's this year. See you in Wyoming suckas.
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Hey Cjell, I'll play. Wanna make a bet on who gets further this year before crossing paths? I'm not saying I'll be the first SOBO, but I bet I can get past last years golden spike before you can. I'll even say that I can get into Colorado before you can get to Wyoming. Well? Loser buys the firecrackers!
Craig.
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Reply #1130 on: June 06, 2013, 11:48:35 AM
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marco_n
Location: ITALY
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« Reply #1130 on: June 06, 2013, 11:48:35 AM » |
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Hey guys, the gps track follow the chaco alternate and the el malpais alternate.
I consider this an option or the Only track to follow???
See you all in Banff, I'm the only italian this year, is easy to found me! ;-)
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Reply #1131 on: June 06, 2013, 12:06:19 PM
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stappy
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« Reply #1131 on: June 06, 2013, 12:06:19 PM » |
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Marco, those alternates are effectively the race route. You don't have to take them but they are legal, faster, easier and almost everyone will take them.
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Reply #1132 on: June 06, 2013, 12:38:45 PM
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marco_n
Location: ITALY
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« Reply #1132 on: June 06, 2013, 12:38:45 PM » |
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Marco, those alternates are effectively the race route. You don't have to take them but they are legal, faster, easier and almost everyone will take them.
Ok, thanx! |
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Reply #1133 on: June 06, 2013, 12:58:33 PM
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ron
Location: Greenville, SC
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« Reply #1133 on: June 06, 2013, 12:58:33 PM » |
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"NOBOs" -- are those the feral dogs in Vallecitos everybody talks about??
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Reply #1134 on: June 06, 2013, 02:06:42 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #1134 on: June 06, 2013, 02:06:42 PM » |
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Message to all starting in Banff: You will be passing a number of NOBO's this year. We started on the same day and the same time as you. We started from the very place you are headed, and are going to the place you began. Do not be surprised.
I plan on upping my trash talking directed mainly at SOBO's this year. See you in Wyoming suckas.
Boo Yah! |
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Reply #1135 on: June 06, 2013, 07:12:27 PM
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bluemarlin
Location: Germany
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« Reply #1135 on: June 06, 2013, 07:12:27 PM » |
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I was confused as well, it just has been corrected to 8am MDT
Will have an eye on you, enjoy your ride, all the best, cheers from Nuremberg |
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Reply #1136 on: June 06, 2013, 07:52:52 PM
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kato
Location: Cashmere, WA
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« Reply #1136 on: June 06, 2013, 07:52:52 PM » |
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I must say that watching Billy R heading north is getting kinda exciting. I mean, will he make it to Banff for the Grand Depart? What a great appetizer to fuel the desires!
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Reply #1137 on: June 06, 2013, 08:14:07 PM
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jryter
Location: Gunnison, CO
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« Reply #1137 on: June 06, 2013, 08:14:07 PM » |
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A friend stopped at my house doing the tour divide as a tour and recommends Gold Pan RV (cabin special) on the south side of Platoro. http://goldpanrv.comJealous that I'm not heading to Banff! Jarral |
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Reply #1138 on: June 06, 2013, 08:15:57 PM
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cobbnat
Location: Los Ranchos, New Mexico
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« Reply #1138 on: June 06, 2013, 08:15:57 PM » |
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Marco, those alternates are effectively the race route. You don't have to take them but they are legal, faster, easier and almost everyone will take them.
Too bad, because the standard Cuba to Grants trail is quite beautiful! I'm sure Cjell is going that way!! |
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Reply #1139 on: June 06, 2013, 08:26:33 PM
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JEFFTHEROBOT
Location: Denver , CO
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« Reply #1139 on: June 06, 2013, 08:26:33 PM » |
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I cannot seem to acquire Rocky gore tex socks anywhere in Los Angeles. REI said they were waiting for their restock shipment to come in, and then the next time I went in they said they would no longer carry them. Any recommendations for a place to purchase them before I leave for Banff on Tuesday?
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