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Reply #500 on: June 18, 2016, 11:14:39 PM
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ComoDepot
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« Reply #500 on: June 18, 2016, 11:14:39 PM » |
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Mike did mention that this might be his last TD, surprised how little luggage he had.
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Reply #501 on: June 18, 2016, 11:25:53 PM
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Aikon
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« Reply #501 on: June 18, 2016, 11:25:53 PM » |
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I don't think so, from the pic the hoods look like SRAM hydraulics, I know the guys set the levers up on the Rohloff so one side upshifts & the other downshifts, I'll see them this week so will see what, if anything I can confirm. |
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Reply #502 on: June 19, 2016, 12:46:54 AM
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Ratherbeintobago
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« Reply #502 on: June 19, 2016, 12:46:54 AM » |
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I don't think so, from the pic the hoods look like SRAM hydraulics, I know the guys set the levers up on the Rohloff so one side upshifts & the other downshifts, I'll see them this week so will see what, if anything I can confirm.
Are you in Louth, then? The bike shop said they'd put more details up on their FB thread. We were down that way a couple of weeks ago for a wedding; if I'd known they had the speed record bike in... |
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Reply #503 on: June 19, 2016, 03:24:29 AM
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Aikon
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« Reply #503 on: June 19, 2016, 03:24:29 AM » |
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Are you in Louth, then? The bike shop said they'd put more details up on their FB thread.
We were down that way a couple of weeks ago for a wedding; if I'd known they had the speed record bike in...
No but I sell stuff to Jon, Jim & Andy. |
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Reply #504 on: June 19, 2016, 05:16:06 AM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #504 on: June 19, 2016, 05:16:06 AM » |
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More TD photos from Montana High Country Lodge near Polaris, MT. The wind blew hard on Saturday afternoon; of course right in the rider's face. A few riders took a break, showered and ate while waiting for the wind to lay; it did around 8 P.M.
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Reply #505 on: June 19, 2016, 07:15:11 AM
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MrsPivvay
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Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads out there being great examples for their kids!
Here's Chris Plesko when he's not out ripping it up on the Divide!
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Reply #506 on: June 19, 2016, 07:17:25 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #506 on: June 19, 2016, 07:17:25 AM » |
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Will the fires in new Mexico effect the race? Any info?
"Don't believe the route runs through any of the active fires. However, there are several large fires burning across New Mexico, so smokey conditions are widespread. Currently 97 degrees F in Silver City and 106 in Hachita!"
When the riders came thru Montana freezing and wet......i told them they may be wishing for this weather when they got further south in the 100+ degrees and blowing dust. Currently here in Ovando it is 44 with an expected high of 75. Sounds pretty good, eh? :-) |
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Reply #507 on: June 19, 2016, 07:23:02 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #507 on: June 19, 2016, 07:23:02 AM » |
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I can not tell you how happy I was to see Mark Witcher's photo in Polaris. After the tire blow out and his utter fear of having to drop out of the race over a 29'er......that one photo just showed me why we do what we do here. Thank YOU!!! And Ride On Mark!!!!
[p.s. and thank you to the anonymous rider who last year dropped off that used tire "in case of an emergency".]
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Reply #508 on: June 19, 2016, 07:25:46 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #508 on: June 19, 2016, 07:25:46 AM » |
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Mike did mention that this might be his last TD, surprised how little luggage he had.
When asked he said this would be his last TD. Unless Josh passed him. Unfortunately that wasn't to be. However I still laughed and said "see you in a couple of years" when he rode out. |
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Reply #509 on: June 19, 2016, 07:40:14 AM
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ComoDepot
Location: Como, Colorado
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« Reply #509 on: June 19, 2016, 07:40:14 AM » |
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I missed him as he came by here in the early hours, but there is enough out there now so it is common knowledge and can confirm it is Guy, when I last looked he had reached Hartsel, Salida for lunch?
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Reply #510 on: June 19, 2016, 07:42:06 AM
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sigma7
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« Reply #510 on: June 19, 2016, 07:42:06 AM » |
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I don't think so, from the pic the hoods look like SRAM hydraulics, I know the guys set the levers up on the Rohloff so one side upshifts & the other downshifts, I'll see them this week so will see what, if anything I can confirm.
GM uses a rohbox, which is made by GEBLA. Details at rohbox.com --sigma7 |
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Reply #511 on: June 19, 2016, 07:44:28 AM
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Reply #512 on: June 19, 2016, 07:47:01 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #512 on: June 19, 2016, 07:47:01 AM » |
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Ahh! Sigma7 beat me to it!
I was in Steamboat last week at a conference and passed through Kremmling and a few miles of the route via car. Beautiful country.
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Reply #513 on: June 19, 2016, 10:57:28 AM
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RonDog
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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« Reply #513 on: June 19, 2016, 10:57:28 AM » |
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No one has mentioned it but it looks like the golden spike was driven in Salida this morning.
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Reply #514 on: June 19, 2016, 12:28:19 PM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #514 on: June 19, 2016, 12:28:19 PM » |
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#TourDivide16 Dave Schreiner called in from Helena! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td16/Bears, Mountain Lions, and bear spray, oh my! |
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Reply #515 on: June 19, 2016, 12:51:13 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #515 on: June 19, 2016, 12:51:13 PM » |
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And the riders just keep on coming into Ovando, Montana. Yes they are the back of the pack, the designated White Dots, touring now and not racing, but for some that didn't come due to inability to race, it came about due to equipment or bodily failure. The hearts are willing, and so they continue. More determined than ever.
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Reply #516 on: June 19, 2016, 01:06:04 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #516 on: June 19, 2016, 01:06:04 PM » |
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More from Ovando, MT
Standing '0' to what appears is the oldest female rider, Candyce Deddens of Texas at the age of 69, who just left. I can only hope I am of that spirit at that age. Incredibly interesting lady. If you meet her be sure to ask about the 7,000 mile around the US solo bike trip she did after her divorce. Awesome lady.
Carry on til the next!
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Reply #517 on: June 19, 2016, 02:26:04 PM
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kj78133
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« Reply #517 on: June 19, 2016, 02:26:04 PM » |
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GDMBR looking north from over Del Norte. Can you see Mike Hall?
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Reply #518 on: June 19, 2016, 02:37:10 PM
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mathieu
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
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« Reply #518 on: June 19, 2016, 02:37:10 PM » |
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Angler, thanks for the pic of Rick May. Rick was my companion on the GD in 2012, together with Ashley Benns, who is today heading for Pinedale. Rick had a malfunctioning GPS, which made him go off-route many times, and a broken pedal. He had to wait 2 days near Swan Lake for new pedals. I am glad that he is still smiling and holding the paper maps firmly in his hands.
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Reply #519 on: June 19, 2016, 02:49:31 PM
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RonDog
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« Reply #519 on: June 19, 2016, 02:49:31 PM » |
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GDMBR looking north from over Del Norte. Can you see Mike Hall?
Oh, he must be the blur in the photo coming down from Marshall Pass. |
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