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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #300 on: June 14, 2016, 10:25:22 AM
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« Reply #300 on: June 14, 2016, 10:25:22 AM »

Geeze, this is starting to sound like TMZ with all the Guy Martin obsession.  Give the guy a break.  I don't fault anyone famous or not who would like to keep a personal challenge personal.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #301 on: June 14, 2016, 10:38:36 AM
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« Reply #301 on: June 14, 2016, 10:38:36 AM »

Geeze, this is starting to sound like TMZ with all the Guy Martin obsession.  Give the guy a break.  I don't fault anyone famous or not who would like to keep a personal challenge personal.

Sorry ---- thought it all in fun. 
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #302 on: June 14, 2016, 11:06:00 AM
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« Reply #302 on: June 14, 2016, 11:06:00 AM »

Sorry ---- thought it all in fun. 

Don't worry - it IS all in fun.  I very much appreciate Guy Martin not turning his run into a publicity stunt, because he could do that if he chose.  Hats off to him, and all the best.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #303 on: June 14, 2016, 11:27:19 AM
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« Reply #303 on: June 14, 2016, 11:27:19 AM »

Don't worry - it IS all in fun.  I very much appreciate Guy Martin not turning his run into a publicity stunt, because he could do that if he chose.  Hats off to him, and all the best.

I agree completely.  I did not mean to put anyone down. 
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #304 on: June 14, 2016, 11:28:59 AM
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« Reply #304 on: June 14, 2016, 11:28:59 AM »

Geeze, this is starting to sound like TMZ with all the Guy Martin obsession.  Give the guy a break.  I don't fault anyone famous or not who would like to keep a personal challenge personal.

Ameen ...
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #305 on: June 14, 2016, 11:44:08 AM
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« Reply #305 on: June 14, 2016, 11:44:08 AM »

I need to get the message out to all riders regarding 2 great eateries I found last year on my divide trip.  Best food I ate the whole trip :-) and you'll really need to head in there if you want a great fill.

Rawlins, Wyoming)



Steamboat Springs (best breakfast burrito ever!)



Makes me hungry just thinking about the food here. Beat the usual diet of gas station junk.

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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #306 on: June 14, 2016, 11:53:18 AM
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« Reply #306 on: June 14, 2016, 11:53:18 AM »

he's been idle for a long time now...wondering what is up with Josh Kato?
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #307 on: June 14, 2016, 11:53:51 AM
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« Reply #307 on: June 14, 2016, 11:53:51 AM »

I'm out of contention for the first rider to pie.  Since my encounter with a motorist who wanted to make a grave marker out of a cyclist on the Grave Creek Road after Eureka, MT I've been unable to properly race.  When the truck driver aimed at me I had no choice but to head off the road.  Anyone that has been on that road knows that the right side drops a long ways down into Grave Creek.  Basically, to keep myself and bike from ending up at the bottom of the canyon my legs/feet were twisted in the rocks on the hillside.  There is only so fast a guy can go while eating Alieve and Advil like M&M's (plus I don't professionally recommend it at all).
My left knee took the brunt of the twisting and while I could ocassinally go quickish things kept declining.  By the time I got just past Helena I couldnt go more than 10mph on the flats with a tailwind.
Lots of stuff can happen out there.  Dropping out because of a self-sustained injury like crashing in mud or pushing my body too hard would be painful but acceptable.  Ending my race, while feeling in the best physical condition of my life, because of an act of another person is unacceptable.  This was going to be the last of my racing.  I've never been all about records or first place.  It's always been the journey.
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I'll be back
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #308 on: June 14, 2016, 12:09:55 PM
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« Reply #308 on: June 14, 2016, 12:09:55 PM »

I'm out of contention for the first rider to pie.  Since my encounter with a motorist who wanted to make a grave marker out of a cyclist on the Grave Creek Road after Eureka, MT I've been unable to properly race.  When the truck driver aimed at me I had no choice but to head off the road.  Anyone that has been on that road knows that the right side drops a long ways down into Grave Creek.  Basically, to keep myself and bike from ending up at the bottom of the canyon my legs/feet were twisted in the rocks on the hillside.  There is only so fast a guy can go while eating Alieve and Advil like M&M's (plus I don't professionally recommend it at all).
My left knee took the brunt of the twisting and while I could ocassinally go quickish things kept declining.  By the time I got just past Helena I couldnt go more than 10mph on the flats with a tailwind.
Lots of stuff can happen out there.  Dropping out because of a self-sustained injury like crashing in mud or pushing my body too hard would be painful but acceptable.  Ending my race, while feeling in the best physical condition of my life, because of an act of another person is unacceptable.  This was going to be the last of my racing.  I've never been all about records or first place.  It's always been the journey.
Now...

I'll be back

While we all, near and far, are happy to know you are ok and will "fight another day".......the reason for this is just "unacceptable"......
Enjoy your time out there Josh.  Be safe and pedal with a smile!!!
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #309 on: June 14, 2016, 12:17:30 PM
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« Reply #309 on: June 14, 2016, 12:17:30 PM »

Be safe and take care of your body Josh, sorry to hear the news.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #310 on: June 14, 2016, 12:29:25 PM
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« Reply #310 on: June 14, 2016, 12:29:25 PM »

I'm out of contention for the first rider to pie.  Since my encounter with a motorist who wanted to make a grave marker out of a cyclist on the Grave Creek Road after Eureka, MT I've been unable to properly race.  When the truck driver aimed at me I had no choice but to head off the road.  Anyone that has been on that road knows that the right side drops a long ways down into Grave Creek.  Basically, to keep myself and bike from ending up at the bottom of the canyon my legs/feet were twisted in the rocks on the hillside.  There is only so fast a guy can go while eating Alieve and Advil like M&M's (plus I don't professionally recommend it at all).
My left knee took the brunt of the twisting and while I could ocassinally go quickish things kept declining.  By the time I got just past Helena I couldnt go more than 10mph on the flats with a tailwind.
Lots of stuff can happen out there.  Dropping out because of a self-sustained injury like crashing in mud or pushing my body too hard would be painful but acceptable.  Ending my race, while feeling in the best physical condition of my life, because of an act of another person is unacceptable.  This was going to be the last of my racing.  I've never been all about records or first place.  It's always been the journey.
Now...

I'll be back

sad to see you drop out of contention for this year's edition - was hoping you had gone into stealth mode to make a run at Mike Hall - that would have been exciting to to watch -- stay safe and best of luck.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #311 on: June 14, 2016, 12:40:33 PM
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« Reply #311 on: June 14, 2016, 12:40:33 PM »

Seems to be a trend of vehicular nastiness towards cyclists in the Grave Creek / Eureka area recently. That's unfortunate; we ride in the area with friends quite a lot. Sorry to hear of your incident Josh.

http://m.heraldcourier.com/news/bicyclist-run-down-robbed-by-driver-in-eureka/article_57abe45f-cafb-5f31-97ef-16b9298cc28e.html?mode=jqm
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #312 on: June 14, 2016, 12:45:01 PM
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« Reply #312 on: June 14, 2016, 12:45:01 PM »

Dude, My heart definitely sank when I heard this.  Safe travels back home.  Hope to see you out there again soon.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #313 on: June 14, 2016, 12:48:04 PM
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« Reply #313 on: June 14, 2016, 12:48:04 PM »

Lots of rain over Western Montana - Wonder how that impacted Mike Hall as he moved from Polaris to Lima.  I know that the Bannack road is known for bad mud.

Also looks cold from Lincoln to Helena.  Lots of riders in that area right now.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #314 on: June 14, 2016, 01:04:59 PM
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« Reply #314 on: June 14, 2016, 01:04:59 PM »

Seems to be a trend of vehicular nastiness towards cyclists in the Grave Creek / Eureka area recently. That's unfortunate; we ride in the area with friends quite a lot. Sorry to hear of your incident Josh.

http://m.heraldcourier.com/news/bicyclist-run-down-robbed-by-driver-in-eureka/article_57abe45f-cafb-5f31-97ef-16b9298cc28e.html?mode=jqm


Holy.....I've ridden that highway a couple of times as part of an awesome, quiet scenic 140 km loop.  It's a rare paved road ride that I actually enjoy because it's so lightly traveled that I feel safe on it. 

So sorry to hear of Josh's injuries and exit from the race. 
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #315 on: June 14, 2016, 01:17:40 PM
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« Reply #315 on: June 14, 2016, 01:17:40 PM »

I'm out of contention for the first rider to pie.  

Sorry, Kato.  Just terrible, bad luck.  I scratched you on the tracker.

Your ghost/record dot will continue the ride.  Smiley

See ya next year.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #316 on: June 14, 2016, 01:20:10 PM
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« Reply #316 on: June 14, 2016, 01:20:10 PM »

Josh, so sorry to hear.  Hope to see you at the finish line next year!
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #317 on: June 14, 2016, 01:36:39 PM
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« Reply #317 on: June 14, 2016, 01:36:39 PM »

So sorry to read this, Josh. I was reading several reports about your record winning race last year and you, a normal guy, who's not ultra racing all the time, finally were the reason for me to become a blue dot follower this year. I was impressed of your dedicated preparations and your new rig. But, as you already mentioned, a lot can happen at the TD. So, please don't be too sad, go ahead and begin preparing for 2017. No, simply continue, as there wouldn't be a TD this year. We all want to see a second Kato comeback! Thank you and all the best from Europe.
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #318 on: June 14, 2016, 01:49:14 PM
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« Reply #318 on: June 14, 2016, 01:49:14 PM »

Josh - You've been an inspiration to us all. Turn this into something good - to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield! Let Kharma take care of the bastard.

Bill Littman - anyone know what a) caused his return to Banff (knees?), and b) what's up with the route he is on now (deviated from Graves Creek Road)?

And finally- Chris Plesko, another rider not of this earth! Crush it Chris!
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  Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread Reply #319 on: June 14, 2016, 01:49:57 PM
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« Reply #319 on: June 14, 2016, 01:49:57 PM »

Tom roundtree is a single speeder. Wouldn't count him out.

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Dean and Tom have been leap frogging. Apparently, Tom switched to gears before the race.

Josh, I'm so sorry to hear that you're out. Glad you're safe and I wish you a speedy recovery. I really hope the driver gets caught.

It's kind of funny how Guy Martin is the Where's Waldo of the Tour Divide. I hope he's having a blast.
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