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Reply #440 on: June 17, 2016, 09:52:04 AM
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bpeschka
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Mike Hall is about to hit the world famous Brush Mountain Lodge. Get ready, Kirsten.
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Reply #441 on: June 17, 2016, 10:30:04 AM
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Ratherbeintobago
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« Reply #441 on: June 17, 2016, 10:30:04 AM » |
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Dylan Gonda has the first full suspension bike I've seen this year...I wonder how he likes it.
There was a chap a while back running a Tallboy with Lauf. |
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Reply #442 on: June 17, 2016, 10:54:18 AM
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ggonda
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« Reply #442 on: June 17, 2016, 10:54:18 AM » |
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Continued from Montana High Country Lodge - Polaris, MT. Sorry this should get me caught up!
YAY! Thanks for the pics!! Good to see Dylan Gonda! |
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Reply #443 on: June 17, 2016, 11:10:28 AM
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Reply #444 on: June 17, 2016, 11:27:45 AM
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Briansong
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« Reply #444 on: June 17, 2016, 11:27:45 AM » |
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I just read that Yellowstone is being evacuated due to fear of the "Massive Volcano" eminent eruption? Any one else hear of this and will our portion of the there be effected?
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Reply #445 on: June 17, 2016, 11:43:57 AM
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Blackhound
Location: Derby, UK
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« Reply #445 on: June 17, 2016, 11:43:57 AM » |
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I understand from 'Flinch' a few months ago that if Yellowstone erupts more than the TD route will be in danger! I also remember him telling me back in '13 that in geological terms it was due to erupt. (60,000 years or something)
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Reply #446 on: June 17, 2016, 11:45:38 AM
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Reply #447 on: June 17, 2016, 11:48:52 AM
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clydeone
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« Reply #447 on: June 17, 2016, 11:48:52 AM » |
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Yeah what he said the USGS site lists the Yellowstone area as normal for volcanic activity - could it erupt - sure is it likely? not according to the USGS "The trick, and oh, what a trick it is, is to remain consciously blind to the danger that surrounds you, and simultaneously hyper-aware of every hard bit of pavement or sharp bit of metal that enters your air space. This is the Zen koan of riding your bicycle on the road." Robot, Red Kite Prayer - rkp.com - October 20, 2011 |
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Reply #448 on: June 17, 2016, 11:59:54 AM
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fromBrushMtn
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« Reply #448 on: June 17, 2016, 11:59:54 AM » |
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hi folks!
looks like i'll see mike sometime this afternoon...ready as ever for the onslaught!
on another note, anyone have any idea what has happened to "Terry Smith"...?
it looks like he's taking the columbine alternate??
which is a bummer, as i was looking forward to getting his story...(and feeding him some pizza!)
better luck next time, i guess!
more soon!
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Reply #449 on: June 17, 2016, 12:01:08 PM
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Jamie @ Headset Press
Location: Bristol, UK
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« Reply #449 on: June 17, 2016, 12:01:08 PM » |
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Mike Hall is about to hit the world famous Brush Mountain Lodge. Get ready, Kirsten.
He is flying at the moment! Must be feeling good. |
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Reply #450 on: June 17, 2016, 12:45:31 PM
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GrizzlyAdam
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« Reply #450 on: June 17, 2016, 12:45:31 PM » |
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Mike may be in for some post-holing up on the pass above Brush Mountain Lodge. I crossed the pass on June 8th, and there was about 3 miles of snowy hiking, and some deadfall to deal with. But it was melting fast. If there's not snow, there will be mud!
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Reply #451 on: June 17, 2016, 01:04:34 PM
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Erik_A
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« Reply #451 on: June 17, 2016, 01:04:34 PM » |
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Does anyone know what brand model rain jacket/ wind-breaker Rob Adams is wearing in this photo (the white one). I have seen a few riders with these. They look nice, light and stow-able.
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Reply #452 on: June 17, 2016, 01:44:06 PM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #452 on: June 17, 2016, 01:44:06 PM » |
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#TourDivide16 Hal Russell called in from Helena! Richard Cornelian and David Phillips each called in to say they are OUT! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td16/ |
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JP - MTBCast.com
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Reply #453 on: June 17, 2016, 02:19:36 PM
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Hadfield
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« Reply #453 on: June 17, 2016, 02:19:36 PM » |
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Could be cuben fiber. Zpaks sells them. I could be wrong.
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Reply #454 on: June 17, 2016, 02:25:44 PM
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bpeschka
Location: Chandler, AZ
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« Reply #454 on: June 17, 2016, 02:25:44 PM » |
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Mike may be in for some post-holing up on the pass above Brush Mountain Lodge. I crossed the pass on June 8th, and there was about 3 miles of snowy hiking, and some deadfall to deal with. But it was melting fast. If there's not sow, there will be mud!
I'll take the snow over the mud any day. |
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Reply #455 on: June 17, 2016, 02:34:38 PM
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29singlespeed
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« Reply #455 on: June 17, 2016, 02:34:38 PM » |
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hi folks!
looks like i'll see mike sometime this afternoon...ready as ever for the onslaught!
on another note, anyone have any idea what has happened to "Terry Smith"...?
it looks like he's taking the columbine alternate??
which is a bummer, as i was looking forward to getting his story...(and feeding him some pizza!)
better luck next time, i guess!
more soon!
Is the route TS on an acceptable alternate? Hi to Mike Hall from Lisa from Pivot, if you see this before him. Thanks for being there! |
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Reply #456 on: June 17, 2016, 02:41:26 PM
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Flinch
grandpasbikelife.blogspot.com
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« Reply #456 on: June 17, 2016, 02:41:26 PM » |
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I just read that Yellowstone is being evacuated due to fear of the "Massive Volcano" eminent eruption? Any one else hear of this and will our portion of the there be effected?
Relax, the Geologist is here!  I'm familiar with Yellowstone in an odd way. In 1959 (August 10th) our family was camped along the Madison River there. We left, and seven days later an earthquake caused a landslide to bury all the campers, and create Quake Lake. So rather than be part of the geologic record, I went on to record geology. Anyway, back to the mega chamber Supervolcano explosive event that's coming. When? Aha! That's the question - and I'm not telling. Will be lots of warning; quake swarms, magma chamber rising to shallow levels, swelling of large land areas, geysers and hot pools will go 'funny' (technical term!), etc.. If it goes, Matt will be busy notifying all racer's next of kin as to the new re-route. Gonna be a big noise! Bad from Banff to Mexico. Y'all relax - eh?  |
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And once the Race is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the Race is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the Race, you won't be the same person who rode in. That's what the Race is all about.
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Reply #457 on: June 17, 2016, 03:22:25 PM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #457 on: June 17, 2016, 03:22:25 PM » |
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The lunch crowd stopped by Montana High Country Lodge near Polaris, MT.
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Reply #458 on: June 17, 2016, 03:26:54 PM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #458 on: June 17, 2016, 03:26:54 PM » |
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Continued: More of the lunch crowd that stopped by Montana High Country Lodge... Everyone is very up beat with the major improvement in the weather.
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Reply #459 on: June 17, 2016, 04:05:31 PM
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Joraff
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« Reply #459 on: June 17, 2016, 04:05:31 PM » |
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I lost and picked up a few items during my short time on the trail - should we start a lost & found thread? Is there one already?
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