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Reply #1240 on: June 26, 2015, 05:09:23 PM
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the tortoise
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I'm eating an entire pie today to celebrate. I always knew my pie-eating tendencies were the source of my own secret power!
Salsa had their bases covered ! |
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Reply #1241 on: June 26, 2015, 05:11:56 PM
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Smithhammer
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I guess I'll stick with my Fargo.  |
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"Just because no one is complaining doesn't mean all the parachutes worked."
- Benny Hill
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #1242 on: June 26, 2015, 05:12:42 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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Reply #1243 on: June 26, 2015, 05:15:30 PM
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Mangobike1
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« Reply #1243 on: June 26, 2015, 05:15:30 PM » |
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Looks like Josh has it. Barring any mishaps. What a race. I feel for Jay and Neil. But at least it didn't come down to a 3 man sprint after 2700 miles. Unless you want to call Neil's "attack" a sprint.
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Reply #1244 on: June 26, 2015, 05:16:25 PM
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EndoAgain
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« Reply #1244 on: June 26, 2015, 05:16:25 PM » |
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While I am pulling for Josh, I love to see that both Neil and JP have their craniums down and giving everything then have in the tank. Many a race has been lost within sight of the finish due to a mechanical or leg locking cramp and you will never win if you sit up before the race is over. Three great competitors.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #1245 on: June 26, 2015, 05:16:58 PM
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JF-mtnbiker
Location: Wyoming
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« Reply #1245 on: June 26, 2015, 05:16:58 PM » |
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Someone has to win this thing and Josh sure had the power at the end. But...I had 2 flats in the last 18 miles into AW when I rode. (Just had to throw that in there to stoke the suspense a bit longer) |
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Reply #1246 on: June 26, 2015, 05:19:16 PM
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cccniuk
Location: lothian, scotland
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« Reply #1246 on: June 26, 2015, 05:19:16 PM » |
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Wow. Never saw Josh doing this. I suppose he really is just going at the same pace he has for the last few days. Gaining time on neil and jp. Once josh passed, neil and jp couldn't kick it up a gear to match the pace that Josh was accustomed to. Maybe a simplistic view.
What a fantastic tour divide. I know it's only the winners about to finish, and there are still plenty of competitors out there digging deep and pushing through personal boundrys. I wish you all well.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #1247 on: June 26, 2015, 05:22:17 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #1247 on: June 26, 2015, 05:22:17 PM » |
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In 2012, I passed Skinny Aaron after the Work Center, and somehow was able to survive those hills into Silvercity. He crushed me after Hacita though - I just couldn't keep up spinning that fast on my one gear on those flat paved areas. That's OK - he and his parents totally gave me a ride back to civilization, fed me and dealt with how horrible I smelled. I'll never forget how cool that was of you and your folks, buddy!
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Reply #1248 on: June 26, 2015, 05:22:26 PM
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pro_out
Location: Oklahoma
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« Reply #1248 on: June 26, 2015, 05:22:26 PM » |
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Now I'm going to start keeping my eye on Seb Dunne, he's getting close to being back on route after his 3 day mechanical. Go Sed!
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Reply #1249 on: June 26, 2015, 05:25:08 PM
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cousinmosquito
Location: Lower Hutt New Zealand
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« Reply #1249 on: June 26, 2015, 05:25:08 PM » |
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Maybe less sleep deprivation is the best strategy for winning? I was under the impression that Ollie Whalley was pretty consistant when he broke the record. Very cool http://45.55.173.141/tourdivide15(Time out of the saddle) |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #1250 on: June 26, 2015, 05:26:58 PM
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JRA
Location: California
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« Reply #1250 on: June 26, 2015, 05:26:58 PM » |
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This has been a grueling event even for spectators :-)
Yeah. I've been following the TD on Trackleaders for the last 3 or 4 editions, but I've never been glued to it like this year - especially the past couple of days. Great race. Kudos to all the competitors but especially to The Three Amigos for making the race truly exciting to watch. |
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I don't know what the question is - but the answer is: Lubrication!
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Reply #1251 on: June 26, 2015, 05:27:51 PM
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Jessica GreenRides
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« Reply #1251 on: June 26, 2015, 05:27:51 PM » |
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So glad Seb Dunne is back out pushing it! He came to far to not get back out and get it done!
Jessica GreenRides
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Reply #1252 on: June 26, 2015, 05:28:57 PM
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JosiahM
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« Reply #1252 on: June 26, 2015, 05:28:57 PM » |
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I want whatever was in Kato's pie at pie town... that third slice did the trick.
It's funny how all the talk was about how Josh couldn't sleep early last night and make up the gap today.... and now he has made up that gap but from ahead instead of behind. Amazing effort on everyone's part.
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Reply #1253 on: June 26, 2015, 05:32:56 PM
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bouldernick
Location: The Bubble, CO
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« Reply #1253 on: June 26, 2015, 05:32:56 PM » |
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What an incredible way to spend a Friday evening! Toasting three amazing champions!
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Reply #1254 on: June 26, 2015, 05:37:20 PM
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DocTrike
Adventure & Ultra tricyclist.
Location: Oregon
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« Reply #1254 on: June 26, 2015, 05:37:20 PM » |
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If it wasn't for that last bit of uphill grade (which probably feels like a mountain now) Kato could probably see the finish looks like about 30mins to go now.
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Ultra Adventure Triker, Digital Nomad
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Reply #1255 on: June 26, 2015, 05:39:21 PM
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DocTrike
Adventure & Ultra tricyclist.
Location: Oregon
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« Reply #1255 on: June 26, 2015, 05:39:21 PM » |
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Its a 20mile TT event now!
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Ultra Adventure Triker, Digital Nomad
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Reply #1256 on: June 26, 2015, 05:41:45 PM
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Eszter
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« Reply #1256 on: June 26, 2015, 05:41:45 PM » |
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Man, I leave cell reception and my computer for a few hours and THIS happens! Go Josh!
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Reply #1257 on: June 26, 2015, 05:45:57 PM
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windowace
Location: Issaquah, WA
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« Reply #1257 on: June 26, 2015, 05:45:57 PM » |
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All hail the kings! Go Josh, Go Jay, Go Neil! KEEP ROLLING ALL YOU VAGABONDS!
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Reply #1258 on: June 26, 2015, 05:49:43 PM
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fate_lizzie
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« Reply #1258 on: June 26, 2015, 05:49:43 PM » |
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Josh Kato seems like just the nicest dude...on the edge of my seat here!!! #kato4president
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Reply #1259 on: June 26, 2015, 05:53:15 PM
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BrentNelson
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« Reply #1259 on: June 26, 2015, 05:53:15 PM » |
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What is the total race distance? Trying to figure out exactly how many miles are left for Josh.
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