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Reply #800 on: June 24, 2015, 04:24:39 AM
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Donald
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« Reply #800 on: June 24, 2015, 04:24:39 AM » |
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It seems that the two race leaders have been seduced by the undoubted comforts of the Abiquiu Inn. They will have had a fine dinner in the restaurant and are now into the seventh hour of sleep in boutique bedrooms, normally occupied by devotees of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe. The Abiquiu Inn is the most luxurious pit stop in the entire route and for the first time visitor comes as a pleasant surprise after the contrasting features of Vallecitos and El Rito.
If JP and NB have ideas of crossing the finishing line together with a new record, as some have suggested, they may have to think again. While they are sleeping, JK is already on his bike, heading downhill to Abiquiu, only 27 miles behind.
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Reply #801 on: June 24, 2015, 04:55:30 AM
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« Reply #801 on: June 24, 2015, 04:55:30 AM » |
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I just rec'd a text from Dylan Thomas that one of the front six escapees has fallen to a broken fork. Seb Dunne is likely out of the race, and apparently lucky to be in one piece after shearing his fork clean off while negotiating the Brazos. He will hike out tomorrow.
I had lunch at HORCA yesterday while he and a couple other riders were there. I didn't bother them, but I do live in the area. As it turns out, I am going to Chama today with a guy who owns a 4WD truck. I will plead with him to take a detour and offer Seb a ride into Chama. I can't make any promises. The guy's truck is filled with construction material, workers, and I have no idea how tight his schedule is. There may not be time nor room, but I will make the effort. |
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Reply #802 on: June 24, 2015, 05:18:09 AM
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« Reply #802 on: June 24, 2015, 05:18:09 AM » |
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Bad news. I can't help Seb today. Sorry Seb.
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Reply #803 on: June 24, 2015, 05:27:49 AM
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Auke
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« Reply #803 on: June 24, 2015, 05:27:49 AM » |
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The upcoming finale is going to be better than the finale of '89 Tour de France. This year's TDR will be one to remember!
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Reply #804 on: June 24, 2015, 05:59:59 AM
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FarleyBob
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« Reply #804 on: June 24, 2015, 05:59:59 AM » |
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It looks like Josh caught up to the two leaders as they were sleeping!
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Reply #805 on: June 24, 2015, 06:07:24 AM
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mattman
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« Reply #805 on: June 24, 2015, 06:07:24 AM » |
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Holy crap, things just got a lot more interesting. JP and NB did get a good night's sleep. Wonder how much longer till they start up for the day?
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Reply #806 on: June 24, 2015, 06:10:53 AM
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geekonabike
Location: RedNeck Alps (White Mtns, AZ)
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« Reply #806 on: June 24, 2015, 06:10:53 AM » |
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My read is that Jay & Neil were finishing up a restaurant breakfast & saw Josh wheel by. #AndThereWere3
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What don't Kill You, only makes You Smell Stronger
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Reply #807 on: June 24, 2015, 06:14:46 AM
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hopscotchmcgee
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« Reply #807 on: June 24, 2015, 06:14:46 AM » |
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Neil and JayP actually got to Abiquiu after everything closed last night so they both slept and were waiting for a store to open to resupply. They should be on the move shortly - and extremely well rested!
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Reply #808 on: June 24, 2015, 06:14:51 AM
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Michael_S
Location: Carlsbad Ca.
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« Reply #808 on: June 24, 2015, 06:14:51 AM » |
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Neil posted on IG that he was waiting for a store to open to re-supply before the tough section to Cuba.
With a good night sleep for Neil and JayP I don't think Josh could hang on ... but who knows?
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Reply #809 on: June 24, 2015, 06:36:25 AM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #809 on: June 24, 2015, 06:36:25 AM » |
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Below is a photo of Seb and his bike...might help with determining what forks he has.
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Reply #810 on: June 24, 2015, 06:42:02 AM
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Yann___k
Location: Prague, Czech republic (GMT+2:00)
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« Reply #810 on: June 24, 2015, 06:42:02 AM » |
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Holy crap, things just got a lot more interesting. JP and NB did get a good night's sleep. Wonder how much longer till they start up for the day?
Maybe no sleep planned until finish..... |
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Reply #811 on: June 24, 2015, 06:52:58 AM
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NiigataBrian
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« Reply #811 on: June 24, 2015, 06:52:58 AM » |
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It has been suggested that Salsa Cycles, with its launch of Cutthroat to coincide with this year's Tour Divide, is somehow attempting to co-opt the event. The timing was simply a smart marketing move from a brand that for years has demonstrated passion and commitment to this form of cycling. And let's not forget the deal Salsa made with Pie-O-Neer to provide sustenance to the riders.
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Reply #812 on: June 24, 2015, 06:58:03 AM
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superdavebruno
Location: Switzerland
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« Reply #812 on: June 24, 2015, 06:58:03 AM » |
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Kato! Kato! Kato for President!! Man this Polvadera to Cuba segment for those who have ridden it is something you never forget.
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Reply #813 on: June 24, 2015, 07:00:20 AM
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pbarsom
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« Reply #813 on: June 24, 2015, 07:00:20 AM » |
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This section between Abiquiu and Cuba is pretty hard with the broken-rock-slab/sand tango danced on top of the mesas. Some of it's really tiring riding.
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- When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself – Shunryu Suzuki
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Reply #814 on: June 24, 2015, 07:00:44 AM
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danwiz
Location: Highlands Ranch CO
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« Reply #814 on: June 24, 2015, 07:00:44 AM » |
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what is that section like? just curious and living vicariously through those of you that have done this.....!!
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Reply #815 on: June 24, 2015, 07:03:36 AM
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Yagi
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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« Reply #815 on: June 24, 2015, 07:03:36 AM » |
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Maybe no sleep planned until finish.....
Dang, I don't know if I'll get any sleep until they finish. I definitely won't get much work done... this has been exciting! |
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Reply #816 on: June 24, 2015, 07:15:56 AM
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Yann___k
Location: Prague, Czech republic (GMT+2:00)
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« Reply #816 on: June 24, 2015, 07:15:56 AM » |
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I definitely won't get much work done... this has been exciting!
Tell me about it. And the time difference does not work for me either. |
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Reply #817 on: June 24, 2015, 07:24:05 AM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #817 on: June 24, 2015, 07:24:05 AM » |
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The last group of TD riders stopped in yesterday @ the Montana High Country Lodge, spent the night and pressed on to Lima this morning.
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Reply #818 on: June 24, 2015, 07:24:49 AM
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Reply #819 on: June 24, 2015, 07:26:42 AM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #819 on: June 24, 2015, 07:26:42 AM » |
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