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Reply #680 on: June 24, 2016, 03:57:02 PM
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BanffCrazyLarry
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When you figure it out....at the end of the day when all is said & done! = " We're REALLY ALL on the SAME Team ! " Huge Thank You for ALL those who have laid down the path and followed your journey's to inspire us all to where we are breaking "Epic Distance times", looking at gear / equipment choices differently ...and following what makes our hearts sing!  BIG HUGE shout - out to Joe Polk....who painstakingly man's the phones > of MTB Cast pod-casting < ALL on his own....DJ'ing intro's and putting the "TRUE-Ups!" for an entire days call ins..... awaiting your phone calls so you CAN ALL validate, share your stories , your challenging journey to NOT GO UNNOTICED <> and lets us all feel what your feeling along your EPIC journey's ! Wow! Joe Polk  <> THANKS so VERY very much buddy for such an idea ! Also Kudos to Mathew Lee & Scott Morris for behind the scenes race managing our TrackLeaders which lets us all know where everyone is at; and speeds and POSSIBLY - Up - date times in the future ? Thank you guys BOTH of you for ALL your relentless work behind the scenes. The road of The Epic Endurance Rider / Racers on this planet. You's are " ALL World Class athletes " in a Epic Endurance Club of your own. = World Class ! Way to go ALL of you's ! I cherish my friendships with you " ALL " BIG Congratulations again to Mike HALL for inspiring me to NEW heights. AND YOU TOO Lael Wilcox ....showing the women in this world...that there is always room for following your heart. Thank you! (*too!) YOU BOTH are truly extraordinary athletes ! I only, hope (personally) you = Keep'er going ! ....Keep'er going ! ....Don't loose your fitness levels. I AM so interested in hearing YOUR Next goals / dreams to come !? |
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(something your shooting for that’s worthy or to do some good)
Now just Imagine.
FEEL THE GLORY?
OF accomplishing the task.
IF YOU CAN FEEL IT.
“YOU CAN DO IT”
NEVER Stop Dreaming.
Always Keep Believing!
You can.
If you think you can.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread
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Reply #681 on: June 24, 2016, 07:17:47 PM
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« Reply #681 on: June 24, 2016, 07:17:47 PM » |
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#TourDivide16 Episode June 24, 2016 – Tour Divide ’16 Day 15 True Up! We true up your Tour Divide 2016 calls as we congratulate Mike Hall for setting a new Tour Divide record today and play back his finish call! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/podcasts/ |
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Reply #682 on: June 24, 2016, 07:39:41 PM
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legendontour
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« Reply #682 on: June 24, 2016, 07:39:41 PM » |
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Terry Smith has just skipped the Sapillo section - dude is clearly riding his own course
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread
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Reply #683 on: June 24, 2016, 08:22:31 PM
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bpeschka
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« Reply #683 on: June 24, 2016, 08:22:31 PM » |
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Terry Smith has just skipped the Sapillo section - dude is clearly riding his own course
If he's using the book, as reported, the route stays on road to Pinos Altos. |
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Reply #684 on: June 24, 2016, 08:57:49 PM
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Angler
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« Reply #684 on: June 24, 2016, 08:57:49 PM » |
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Anybody know what caused Mr. Mark Witcher to scratch. As another rider we got to know we were keeping tabs on him and were sorry to see this.
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Reply #685 on: June 24, 2016, 10:29:08 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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Here is a parting shot from MH at the hotel after being scooped up by the Pivot ladies... Be sure to check out his Bookface page for videos and more photos!
Give that gentleman a beer! |
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Reply #686 on: June 25, 2016, 04:39:06 AM
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BobM
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« Reply #686 on: June 25, 2016, 04:39:06 AM » |
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If he's using the book, as reported, the route stays on road to Pinos Altos.
Unfortunately, that's the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, not the Tour Divide course. |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread
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Reply #687 on: June 25, 2016, 05:40:02 AM
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Reply #688 on: June 25, 2016, 06:02:19 AM
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread
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Reply #689 on: June 25, 2016, 07:41:20 AM
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BanffCrazyLarry
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« Reply #689 on: June 25, 2016, 07:41:20 AM » |
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I made a change with my poster for Mike, being confused as to what the " REAL Finish Time " was / is for Mike Hall. * Changed it to > 13 days - 22 hrs - 14 min - 0 sec. [ it did read 23 hrs ] Ooops! sorry folks.  I added in where & what through me off in another picture below of the trackleaders page. Time to lower right says 13.22 >While the top said 23 hrs. So > Being SOOooo SOooo excited for Mike Hall...and hearing about those " Pivot girls " coming out to extract Mike from the Finish Line with lots of love and affection of GOODIES , treats and a Van with bedding in it...WARMS my HEART to the core! Gosh! if those pivot girls EVER read this...*** PLLLease ! ~ I would like to meet such AmaZzzing girls in my life who go to such Pay - it - Forward Extraordinary means...to help someone who has just laid every ounce of sweat on the trail / road. PLEASE PIVOT CONTACT ME. love you guys / gals to bits! for being those type of people! Almost sounds like Mike Riemer from Salsa! Wow! Way to go Pivot girls ! PIVOT girls ROCK ! Thanks SO VERY much for showing some kindness!!! |
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Think of a thought.
(something your shooting for that’s worthy or to do some good)
Now just Imagine.
FEEL THE GLORY?
OF accomplishing the task.
IF YOU CAN FEEL IT.
“YOU CAN DO IT”
NEVER Stop Dreaming.
Always Keep Believing!
You can.
If you think you can.
Never ‘EVER’ Give up!
Enj
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2016 - race discussion thread
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Reply #690 on: June 25, 2016, 07:48:05 AM
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Two Tired
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« Reply #690 on: June 25, 2016, 07:48:05 AM » |
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Larry,
Just love your posts. A big THANK YOU to you !
TT
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Reply #691 on: June 25, 2016, 07:58:13 AM
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Reply #692 on: June 25, 2016, 09:43:53 AM
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« Reply #692 on: June 25, 2016, 09:43:53 AM » |
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Throw Mike a beer! <iframe width="420" height="315" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/TGBsCQDauXE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
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Reply #693 on: June 25, 2016, 10:15:22 AM
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« Reply #693 on: June 25, 2016, 10:15:22 AM » |
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who thinks chris plesko is going to pass terry smith before the finish line, he looks like he's flying. and yes i know ts started a few days before the mass start so its no contest for time, and will we get cast iron proof of ts's identity --ts or gm?
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Reply #694 on: June 25, 2016, 10:43:06 AM
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« Reply #694 on: June 25, 2016, 10:43:06 AM » |
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Don't think Chris can catch Terrence. 17 miles ahead with <70 to go is unlikely and when you add in that CP is s/s and TS has gears on a tarmac finish it would need something major to go wrong for that to happen.
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Reply #695 on: June 25, 2016, 11:29:09 AM
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« Reply #695 on: June 25, 2016, 11:29:09 AM » |
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Don't think Chris can catch Terrence. 17 miles ahead with <70 to go is unlikely and when you add in that CP is s/s and TS has gears on a tarmac finish it would need something major to go wrong for that to happen.
he is running out of miles but he is closing on ts, he's made about an hour on ts since silver city, and gears equal weight especially if 'terry smith' is guy martin because if that is the case he's riding a rohloff and they are pretty heavy. latest view looks like ts has put a sprint on |
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Reply #696 on: June 25, 2016, 12:49:03 PM
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« Reply #696 on: June 25, 2016, 12:49:03 PM » |
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Reminder: Chris' old record 19 days. Currently on track for 15 days 8 hours.
Next up: Race for third between Kevin (single speed) and Sofaine (gears). 5 miles separates them.
This has been one stunning year for the record book!
And to all those still riding - be proud and keep going!
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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 #697 on: June 25, 2016, 02:30:59 PM
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Reply #698 on: June 25, 2016, 03:14:13 PM
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Britt
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« Reply #698 on: June 25, 2016, 03:14:13 PM » |
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Congrats Chris Plesko
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Reply #699 on: June 25, 2016, 03:41:36 PM
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« Reply #699 on: June 25, 2016, 03:41:36 PM » |
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Awesome ride, CP!
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