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Reply #40 on: June 09, 2017, 10:08:01 AM
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Briansong
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Just for giggles, I ran the leaderboard to "projections" Ben is on an 8:18 pace.  |
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Reply #41 on: June 09, 2017, 10:08:46 AM
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Tractormann
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« Reply #41 on: June 09, 2017, 10:08:46 AM » |
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A couple more start photos ....Jay P, and of course Crazy Larry doing his thing...
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Reply #42 on: June 09, 2017, 10:20:09 AM
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PMalcolm
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« Reply #42 on: June 09, 2017, 10:20:09 AM » |
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Just for giggles, I ran the leaderboard to "projections" Ben is on an 8:18 pace. From experience, he'll go crazy for a couple of days then settle into a steadier, but still amazing pace. |
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Reply #43 on: June 09, 2017, 10:23:39 AM
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danwiz
Location: Highlands Ranch CO
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« Reply #43 on: June 09, 2017, 10:23:39 AM » |
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wait....Jay P as in Petervary....? Is he going without a spot. Im not seeing his name on trackleaders
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Reply #44 on: June 09, 2017, 11:19:17 AM
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cramil
Location: daydream believing
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« Reply #44 on: June 09, 2017, 11:19:17 AM » |
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Anyone else "following along" on Google Streetview? Most of the route is available up to the turn at Elk Pass Trail Head.
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Reply #45 on: June 09, 2017, 11:42:53 AM
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tbmd9er
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« Reply #45 on: June 09, 2017, 11:42:53 AM » |
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I think Jay is "participating" as a salsa rep this year and not actually racing.
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Reply #46 on: June 09, 2017, 12:42:33 PM
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danwiz
Location: Highlands Ranch CO
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« Reply #46 on: June 09, 2017, 12:42:33 PM » |
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in the nicest most respectful way possible, i hope that some of you out there, in the wee dark hours of the nights, have some kind experience with Mr. Mike Hall- RIP Mike!
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Reply #47 on: June 09, 2017, 02:22:54 PM
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Mxhdroom
Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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« Reply #47 on: June 09, 2017, 02:22:54 PM » |
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Wondered about JP too. And Guy Martin? Nope, don't see him either. After coming off his Fireblade at the Isle of Man TT this year, Guy was lucky to get away with a cross-threaded left wrist. He probably wishes he was back on the TD this year. |
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Reply #48 on: June 09, 2017, 03:08:23 PM
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tanadog
Location: New Zealand
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« Reply #48 on: June 09, 2017, 03:08:23 PM » |
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Looks like the leaders are walking along 43 heading to Elkford, same as '16, must be some rain about eh?....for many will be their first experience with PB mud
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Reply #49 on: June 09, 2017, 03:24:06 PM
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tbmd9er
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« Reply #49 on: June 09, 2017, 03:24:06 PM » |
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It will also be interesting how much Mike Halls Record ghost dot from last year gains on them as they negotiate the re-route
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Reply #50 on: June 09, 2017, 04:07:27 PM
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flyboy
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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« Reply #50 on: June 09, 2017, 04:07:27 PM » |
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Looks like it might be pretty wet toward the back of the pack! How many times has fortune favoured the fast in this race? It seems like the back of the pack always suffer the worst of the weather.  |
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Reply #51 on: June 09, 2017, 04:42:34 PM
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Marmey
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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« Reply #51 on: June 09, 2017, 04:42:34 PM » |
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Looks like it might be pretty wet toward the back of the pack! How many times has fortune favoured the fast in this race? It seems like the back of the pack always suffer the worst of the weather. Hey flyboy, I knew you would be watching Looks like it could be 2014 conditions over again.... did someone mention mud? Thanks for the pics Tractormann. |
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Reply #52 on: June 09, 2017, 04:48:46 PM
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tanadog
Location: New Zealand
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« Reply #52 on: June 09, 2017, 04:48:46 PM » |
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Steve Halligan looks like he might have had a mechanical in the mud... stuck at mi 85 for over an hour. Shame as he is the fastest Kiwi on course and I'm picking him to break Ollie's time from 2012...
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Reply #53 on: June 09, 2017, 04:55:07 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #53 on: June 09, 2017, 04:55:07 PM » |
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The topic of weather seems up front so with that I'll post about the weather coming up in our neck of Montana the next 5 days. Sporadic rain today, rain Saturday, Monday and Tuesday with Mon and Tues calling for heavy rain [one site says 1" on Monday and we never get that forecasted!]. Best yet, rain and lows around 37 tonight which means snow around the 6,000' level. This is 2014 all over again. Hypothermia, and misery. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.06156020623962&lon=-112.91720766130379#.WTszgmgrLIVBut being Montana this could change hourly. |
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Reply #54 on: June 09, 2017, 07:15:21 PM
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flyboy
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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« Reply #54 on: June 09, 2017, 07:15:21 PM » |
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Hey flyboy, I knew you would be watching Looks like it could be 2014 conditions over again.... did someone mention mud? Thanks for the pics Tractormann. Right back at you Mark! Have you finished therapy for your 2014 freeze-fest yet? |
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Reply #55 on: June 09, 2017, 08:02:52 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #55 on: June 09, 2017, 08:02:52 PM » |
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Very happy to see another most successful start. Give it hell out there! We're all very happy and a little jealous of your journeys, ahead!
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Reply #56 on: June 09, 2017, 08:07:48 PM
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cousinmosquito
Location: Lower Hutt New Zealand
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« Reply #56 on: June 09, 2017, 08:07:48 PM » |
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Steve Halligan looks like he might have had a mechanical in the mud... stuck at mi 85 for over an hour. Shame as he is the fastest Kiwi on course and I'm picking him to break Ollie's time from 2012...
I hope its tracker and not a mechanical.... How long has he been using Di2 for Brian? Seems like just another thing to fail to me : ( |
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Reply #57 on: June 09, 2017, 08:09:10 PM
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legendontour
Location: Noosa, Australia
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« Reply #57 on: June 09, 2017, 08:09:10 PM » |
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Hi all. I've just logged in for the first time in ages to follow a bevy of mates this year. Can anyone direct me to the info on the Canada rerouted and the reasons for it? Cmon the ANZACs
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Reply #58 on: June 09, 2017, 08:21:43 PM
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flyboy
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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« Reply #58 on: June 09, 2017, 08:21:43 PM » |
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Hi all. I've just logged in for the first time in ages to follow a bevy of mates this year. Can anyone direct me to the info on the Canada rerouted and the reasons for it? Cmon the ANZACs
There is a bridge out in the upper Flathead so to avoid a heap of blacktop Paul Attula scouted out the reroute around it to the west through Fernie, then it joins the original route about mid way down the Flathead. It looks like a steep, tough reroute - about 15 miles longer than the normal route. The Wall is still in there in the Flathead too. Check Trackleaders for the map. |
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Reply #59 on: June 09, 2017, 10:22:38 PM
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