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Reply #1720 on: July 17, 2015, 06:01:41 AM
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Erik
Location: Vail, Colorado.
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Awesome story about Dave J. How much of the GDT is he planning on riding? Some trail magic needs to happen in the form of new tires.
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Reply #1721 on: July 17, 2015, 06:49:41 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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Awesome story about Dave J. How much of the GDT is he planning on riding? Some trail magic needs to happen in the form of new tires.
I'm wondering if those mechanics tried the cotton ball trick with the tires. |
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Reply #1722 on: July 17, 2015, 09:22:47 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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Another Arizonan, SoBo Lindsay Shepard, should be launching from Banff tomorrow. She and Mike should run into each other around Elkford tomorrow. Don't know how they can avoid it.
Thanks for the updates on Lindsay Bill. Will keep watching for her. Missed ITT Hawkins two days ago as I wasn't here. Sorry 'bout that. |
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Reply #1723 on: July 17, 2015, 10:09:42 AM
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dp
Health Coach. Hope Dealer. Mountain Bike Junkie.
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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« Reply #1723 on: July 17, 2015, 10:09:42 AM » |
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Dave Jennings. Wow, 82 years and still going! Not just that, but just decided to take this on in the past couple of years? An inspiration to us all.
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
- George Eliot
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Reply #1724 on: July 17, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
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worntreads
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« Reply #1724 on: July 17, 2015, 07:27:08 PM » |
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Hey, I wrote up on my TD run. It's up in three parts on my blog. Start here: http://wp.me/p5T4GA-bmThanks for checking it out! |
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Reply #1725 on: July 17, 2015, 10:06:54 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #1725 on: July 17, 2015, 10:06:54 PM » |
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Another little story how the world is really strange.
I am an avid San Jose Sharks hockey fan and am on a forum that discusses the team and their various ways of choking [okay that is sarcasm and the way Sharks fans deal with reality]. I have communicated via the Sharks forum with a woman named Anne Paulson for years and years. Last month I get an email from Anne asking if Sharks "Angler" is possibly the same as Ovando "Angler" writing on the backpacking forum. Seems Anne is riding the Divide. And sure enough she showed up today. I always find it incredible to finally meet someone you have been chatting with for years.
One of the incredible benefits of Riding the Divide is the people you meet along the way. So long before Anne arrived in Ovando I was receiving reports from those that had ridden a short while with her. That she was a lone rider. She may not make record mileage but when she hit the road she would leave them in the dust. Anne I know you read this site and it was sure pleasure meeting you today. You truly impressed me. We'll reconnect in October when our beloved hockey team starts playing again.
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Reply #1726 on: July 18, 2015, 10:37:39 AM
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Briansong
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« Reply #1726 on: July 18, 2015, 10:37:39 AM » |
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As of 10:30 Saturday morning, looks like Mike Ingram has made Elkford, perhaps push on to Banff yet today? Lindsay Shepard looks to be climbing Flathead right now. Both fellow Arizonan's!!
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Reply #1727 on: July 18, 2015, 06:14:30 PM
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bpeschka
Location: Chandler, AZ
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« Reply #1727 on: July 18, 2015, 06:14:30 PM » |
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As of 10:30 Saturday morning, looks like Mike Ingram has made Elkford, perhaps push on to Banff yet today? Lindsay Shepard looks to be climbing Flathead right now. Both fellow Arizonan's!!
I think they were both in Sparwood at the same time but managed to not cross paths. |
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Reply #1728 on: July 18, 2015, 07:17:23 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #1728 on: July 18, 2015, 07:17:23 PM » |
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Another little story how the world is really strange.
I am an avid San Jose Sharks hockey fan and am on a forum that discusses the team and their various ways of choking [okay that is sarcasm and the way Sharks fans deal with reality]. I have communicated via the Sharks forum with a woman named Anne Paulson for years and years. Last month I get an email from Anne asking if Sharks "Angler" is possibly the same as Ovando "Angler" writing on the backpacking forum. Seems Anne is riding the Divide. And sure enough she showed up today. I always find it incredible to finally meet someone you have been chatting with for years.
That's cool! |
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Reply #1729 on: July 19, 2015, 03:48:58 PM
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Briansong
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« Reply #1729 on: July 19, 2015, 03:48:58 PM » |
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Mike Ingram is about 15 miles outside Banff. I'm super happy for him right now. Can't imaging how he must feel. Great resolve Mike!!!!
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Reply #1730 on: July 19, 2015, 06:19:18 PM
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bpeschka
Location: Chandler, AZ
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« Reply #1730 on: July 19, 2015, 06:19:18 PM » |
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Looks like Mike Ingram finished about 7:08 pm. Still time for a shower, dinner and a beer. Nice Job, Mike!
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Reply #1731 on: July 19, 2015, 08:10:24 PM
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Askjeff
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« Reply #1731 on: July 19, 2015, 08:10:24 PM » |
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Way to go Mike, Congratulations! (from Jeff Taylor, fellow NOBO)...
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Reply #1732 on: July 20, 2015, 08:44:19 AM
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littletogo
Location: Bozeman, MT
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« Reply #1732 on: July 20, 2015, 08:44:19 AM » |
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Super excited for you Mike!!!!! Congrats on a great ride. Enjoy some well deserved down time now.  |
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"Every adventure has a beginning and an end"
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Reply #1733 on: July 21, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
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MikeI
Location: Tucson
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« Reply #1733 on: July 21, 2015, 11:11:20 AM » |
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Hey Mike Ingram here in Banff. Getting ready to head back to the hot SouthWest tomorrow. Just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who cheered me and all of the other riders on this year, what an amazing adventure ! Congrats to Jeff for his NOBO finish last week ( I slowed down quite a bit for a few days, but it is done !! )
Adios
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Reply #1734 on: July 21, 2015, 11:54:05 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #1734 on: July 21, 2015, 11:54:05 AM » |
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I'm Baccckkkkkk.......
And so says Lindsay Sheppard from AZ who is ITT'ing it and trying to beat her previous TDR time of 30 days. So far she thinks she is on track for 21 to 22 days.
Arrived into Ovando around 11 am [it was mighty good seeing a familiar name and face]; where she downed a double ice cream cone of chocolate and chocolate mint, washed down with a coke and mountain dew. [I am burping for her at the sound of this]. She left about an hour later on a sugar high and with a belly ache. :-)
Lindsay! Less Than 30!!
Carry on cowgirl!
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Reply #1735 on: July 21, 2015, 12:16:26 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #1735 on: July 21, 2015, 12:16:26 PM » |
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Hey folks maybe you can help me. I have heard of now 3 detours [from Lindsay the latest one] on the TD route around this area. Where would be the place to post these so there won't be as many surprised riders?
1. Bridge being rebuilt north of Condon MT near Cold Creek & forest road 888 so that area will be closed to traffic.
2. Detour just north of Seeley Lake around Cottonwood area for a culvert placement. It isn't a bad detour but it is a shock when you drive up to a road closed sign.
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3. Huckleberry Pass at Beaver Creek for culvert placement. No cars allows through but cyclists are.
How to get the word out?
Thank you!
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Reply #1736 on: July 21, 2015, 12:39:11 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #1736 on: July 21, 2015, 12:39:11 PM » |
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Hey folks maybe you can help me. I have heard of now 3 detours [from Lindsay the latest one] on the TD route around this area. Where would be the place to post these so there won't be as many surprised riders?
1. Bridge being rebuilt north of Condon MT near Cold Creek & forest road 888 so that area will be closed to traffic.
2. Detour just north of Seeley Lake around Cottonwood area for a culvert placement. It isn't a bad detour but it is a shock when you drive up to a road closed sign.
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3. Huckleberry Pass at Beaver Creek for culvert placement. No cars allows through but cyclists are.
How to get the word out?
Thank you!
You can pass them along to Adventure Cycling Association and they will post them in their addenda. https://www.adventurecycling.org/about-us/contact-us/contact-us-form/Of course, this will only help those who remember to check. You could call the bike shop in Whitefish and ask them to post something as well. |
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Reply #1737 on: July 21, 2015, 01:43:50 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #1737 on: July 21, 2015, 01:43:50 PM » |
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Thanks Bob..... I'll do my best. But there is an old saying about those that help themselves....... :-) |
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Reply #1738 on: July 22, 2015, 06:19:31 PM
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geekonabike
Location: RedNeck Alps (White Mtns, AZ)
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« Reply #1738 on: July 22, 2015, 06:19:31 PM » |
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Hey Mike Ingram here in Banff. Getting ready to head back to the hot SouthWest tomorrow. Just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who cheered me and all of the other riders on this year, what an amazing adventure ! Congrats to Jeff for his NOBO finish last week ( I slowed down quite a bit for a few days, but it is done !! )
Adios
Congrats Mike, had fun following your dot. Sent from my A1-810 using Tapatalk |
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What don't Kill You, only makes You Smell Stronger
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Reply #1739 on: July 23, 2015, 04:20:35 AM
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Get Mounted
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« Reply #1739 on: July 23, 2015, 04:20:35 AM » |
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Does anyone know roughly how many riders from the Grand Depart 2015 ended up finishing? I know trackleaders has them listed by category but it appears many who withdrew are still being displayed as 'active'.
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