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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #800 on: July 04, 2016, 07:37:15 PM
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« Reply #800 on: July 04, 2016, 07:37:15 PM »

#‎TourDivide16‬  Episode July 4, 2016 – Day 25 True Up!
We true up your calls for Tour Divide Days 24 and 25 as Marty Johnson ends his race, Michael Devitt and Rolf Moser finish theirs, and David Chirnside closes in on his finish!

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #801 on: July 05, 2016, 11:59:20 AM
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« Reply #801 on: July 05, 2016, 11:59:20 AM »

Unless I am reading something wrong, it looks like Connor is roughly 2 hours ahead of Mike Halls pace as he approaches Lima. Would love to see a ghost record marker thing.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #802 on: July 05, 2016, 01:20:24 PM
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« Reply #802 on: July 05, 2016, 01:20:24 PM »

Unless I am reading something wrong, it looks like Connor is roughly 2 hours ahead of Mike Halls pace as he approaches Lima. Would love to see a ghost record marker thing.

You're correct. I have been really zeroed in on this since Sunday. Connor is ahead right now. He tends to get 5-6 hours off the bike every night, then makes up the time during the day. He must be riding exceptionally fast.

In my opinion, this is going to be the most watchable part of this years race, since JK withdrew.

A ghost would be amazing and would make having to do math on weigh points easier. Putting him up on the leaderboard would be even better.

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #803 on: July 05, 2016, 01:34:07 PM
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« Reply #803 on: July 05, 2016, 01:34:07 PM »

into Lima; Connor 4:05.23
                Hall     4:07.22

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #804 on: July 05, 2016, 01:36:55 PM
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« Reply #804 on: July 05, 2016, 01:36:55 PM »

#‎TourDivide16‬ Dieter Borsutzky called in from Silverthorne!

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #805 on: July 05, 2016, 02:06:28 PM
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« Reply #805 on: July 05, 2016, 02:06:28 PM »

into Lima; Connor 4:05.23
                Hall     4:07.22


Connor might be taking advantage of a bit of a weather window. Was there snow on the route when Mike H went through?
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #806 on: July 05, 2016, 02:14:27 PM
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« Reply #806 on: July 05, 2016, 02:14:27 PM »

Hey Nat,

I don't think there was any snow. Rain yes, lots. I spoke to a buddy whom scratched at Seely Lake. He told me he never had to get off and push through snow like we did in 2014.

I think Connor will have mud to deal with as he gets down towards you.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #807 on: July 05, 2016, 02:43:43 PM
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« Reply #807 on: July 05, 2016, 02:43:43 PM »


Hi Brian,  
People were speculating about what it would take to beat Mike's record - seems to me that he had a fair bit of mud, plus headwinds in Wyoming. If a strong rider has a lot of good luck with the conditions, I'm sure a bit of time could be shaved off. At any rate, it's fun to watch Connor for now. Clearly a talented rider with a goal in mind!
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #808 on: July 05, 2016, 03:24:21 PM
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« Reply #808 on: July 05, 2016, 03:24:21 PM »

Hi Brian, 
People were speculating about what it would take to beat Mike's record - seems to me that he had a fair bit of mud, plus headwinds in Wyoming. If a strong rider has a lot of good luck with the conditions, I'm sure a bit of time could be shaved off. At any rate, it's fun to watch Connor for now. Clearly a talented rider with a goal in mind!

That's right where I'm at. I am amazed at the human spirit. To willingly go out and subject ourselves to this, knowing full well how badly it is going to hurt. I felt really bad for Connor last year, he was hauling the mail and riding in the front when he got hurt.

I don't have a horse in this race, its the "what is possible" component of this that has me memorized.

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #809 on: July 05, 2016, 05:27:20 PM
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« Reply #809 on: July 05, 2016, 05:27:20 PM »

I'm really enjoying watching all the Grand Departers still finishing and now another ITT.  This is indeed going to be a fun ITT to watch.  Great to see Connor back out after not getting to Antelope Wells last year.  Not finishing is amazing motivation to get back and give it your all.  He is young, motivated and obviously fast.  This is going to be good!
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #810 on: July 05, 2016, 06:02:16 PM
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« Reply #810 on: July 05, 2016, 06:02:16 PM »

Here's a bit of a summary of Brian Alders ride. http://jeffsbike.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/brian-alders-tour-divide-2016-debriefing.html
Also there is a bit on Bikepacking Mag with Chris Plesko's rig. http://bikepackersmagazine.com/readers-rig-chris-plesko-record-setting-singlespeed-ride/
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #811 on: July 05, 2016, 07:14:11 PM
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« Reply #811 on: July 05, 2016, 07:14:11 PM »

‪#‎TourDivide16‬ Rolf Moser called in with some final thoughts!

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #812 on: July 06, 2016, 08:57:15 AM
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« Reply #812 on: July 06, 2016, 08:57:15 AM »

#‎TourDivide16‬ Michael Devitt called in with some final thoughts in his finish!

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #813 on: July 06, 2016, 10:07:59 AM
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« Reply #813 on: July 06, 2016, 10:07:59 AM »

I'm really enjoying watching all the Grand Departers still finishing and now another ITT.  This is indeed going to be a fun ITT to watch.  Great to see Connor back out after not getting to Antelope Wells last year.  Not finishing is amazing motivation to get back and give it your all.  He is young, motivated and obviously fast.  This is going to be good!


looks like he was still 2 hours ahead into Macks Inn  4 days 14 h 09 m
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #814 on: July 06, 2016, 11:15:21 AM
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« Reply #814 on: July 06, 2016, 11:15:21 AM »

According to his sponsor's FB page, Luke Bodewes scratched as of Jun 24th
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #815 on: July 06, 2016, 06:11:12 PM
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« Reply #815 on: July 06, 2016, 06:11:12 PM »

Turns out Connor O'Leary has quite a story to tell: http://theolearytheory.com/speaking/
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #816 on: July 06, 2016, 07:19:46 PM
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« Reply #816 on: July 06, 2016, 07:19:46 PM »

#‎TourDivide16‬ Episode July 6, 2016 – Day 27 True Up!
Short and sweet true up of your Tour Divide calls for Days 26 and 27 as Dieter Borsutzky works his way through Colorado, Rolf Moser and Michael Devitt share some final thoughts, and Hal Russell closes in on Silver City!

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #817 on: July 06, 2016, 07:57:39 PM
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« Reply #817 on: July 06, 2016, 07:57:39 PM »

Turns out Connor O'Leary has quite a story to tell: http://theolearytheory.com/speaking/


Hi Nat,

Thats part of my intrigue with him. What an amazing young man. "Focus is a muscle" His story is truly inspiring.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #818 on: July 06, 2016, 09:26:49 PM
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« Reply #818 on: July 06, 2016, 09:26:49 PM »

The last two NOBO's spent the night at Montana High Country Lodge on the 3rd.  We were headed to the Big Hole River at 4:30 A.M. on the morning of the 5th with fishing clients and past Connor O'Leary pedaling on the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway.  He stopped at our lodge for a quick breakfast, some supplies and was off chasing Mike's time. 


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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #819 on: July 07, 2016, 05:12:49 AM
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« Reply #819 on: July 07, 2016, 05:12:49 AM »

Looks likes Hal Russell pushed through the night, has got himself a bit of a tailwind, and is bearing down on the finish.  75 miles to go.

Good on you, Hal!!!  Outstanding!
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