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Reply #220 on: May 02, 2018, 11:16:43 PM
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Adam Alphabet
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I doubt it. Thought about it, but since I started azt one day late, I missed the gd and thus am not technically qualified for the triple crown. Still, if I am not too destroyed after tdr, ctr would be "fun"...By the way, nice ss run on the aztr!
Thanks! same to you on the reverse run, so gnarly doing the Canyon at the start of that ride. It was awesome running into you near Jakes Corner, boosted my mood for the next few hours towards Payson. I'm excited for a great dot watching season this year. Really stoked to have a bunch of friends racing all the big ones. Get after it Aaron! |
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Reply #221 on: May 04, 2018, 05:15:41 AM
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bakerjw
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« Reply #221 on: May 04, 2018, 05:15:41 AM » |
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Hey there all, any word on an updated GPX file for this years route?
I'm not racing or anything this year but I am taking a couple of friends along to ride it in July and am looking at route variations. Knowing what it is this year would be nice.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2018 Race Preparation
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Reply #222 on: May 04, 2018, 06:18:34 AM
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2018 Race Preparation
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Reply #223 on: May 04, 2018, 08:49:53 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #223 on: May 04, 2018, 08:49:53 PM » |
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Photos of Boreas Pass! The good: it's been plowed for the year!
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Reply #224 on: May 05, 2018, 05:07:33 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #224 on: May 05, 2018, 05:07:33 AM » |
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Is Gold Dust a black diamond trail?
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Reply #225 on: May 05, 2018, 08:08:42 AM
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Woodland
Location: Bailey, CO
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« Reply #225 on: May 05, 2018, 08:08:42 AM » |
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Photos of Boreas Pass! The good: it's been plowed for the year!
Oh man! How much of that is really going to melt in a month or so...wow Hard to believe when you compare that to the fact that Conifer Mtn has received its lowest snowfall in 25 years |
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Reply #226 on: May 05, 2018, 10:21:50 AM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #226 on: May 05, 2018, 10:21:50 AM » |
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Is Gold Dust a black diamond trail?
Noooooooooo. It's a very fun, swooopy, banked, directional trail. That blue diamond is sometimes put on trails used for snowshoeing? See how it's higher than the sign itself? That's so you can find it, when the snowpack is high. Oh man! How much of that is really going to melt in a month or so...wow
Hard to believe when you compare that to the fact that Conifer Mtn has received its lowest snowfall in 25 years
In a month? It'll melt out, fine. Snow level is actually much lower than usual. It's amazing to me that they've plowed it, already. In some years, they wait till June! So I'd say, we're a couple of a weeks closer to melt out then usual. I think the Northern part of Colorado is going to be great riding.
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Reply #227 on: May 06, 2018, 10:25:44 PM
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Weckfors
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Hi, I am from Sweden. Preparing for my first Tour Divide. What about bringing food in to US from Canada? Will they let me in to the US with a lot of food on my bike?
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Reply #228 on: May 07, 2018, 04:42:46 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #228 on: May 07, 2018, 04:42:46 AM » |
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Hi, I am from Sweden. Preparing for my first Tour Divide. What about bringing food in to US from Canada? Will they let me in to the US with a lot of food on my bike?
Prepared, packaged foods are no problem. Fresh fruits and vegetables may cause a problem but are unlikely to be on your menu! In any case they would simply confiscate the offending items and let you through. |
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Reply #229 on: May 07, 2018, 12:51:37 PM
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matejkarasek
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« Reply #229 on: May 07, 2018, 12:51:37 PM » |
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Hi everyone, also my first time, so have some noob questions..
I have sent an email to the address mentioned at tourdivide.org, but go no answer yet, should i be worried, or is that just normal?
And do i need to get a pass for the National parks on the route? Can you get those on the way, or better to arrange beforehand?
Thanks!
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Reply #230 on: May 07, 2018, 03:36:25 PM
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jjmundt
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« Reply #230 on: May 07, 2018, 03:36:25 PM » |
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Photos of Boreas Pass! The good: it's been plowed for the year!
Wow! That's pretty impressive. My wife and drove past Hopewell Lake and down to Rd 133 on US 64 a couple of weeks back on our way to Taos. Rd 133 was clean as far as we could see, and while there was snow on the route up at Hopewell, it was maybe 6-7" deep. Shouldn't be a problem next month.  |
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Reply #231 on: May 07, 2018, 04:19:30 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #231 on: May 07, 2018, 04:19:30 PM » |
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Hi everyone, also my first time, so have some noob questions..
I have sent an email to the address mentioned at tourdivide.org, but go no answer yet, should i be worried, or is that just normal?
And do i need to get a pass for the National parks on the route? Can you get those on the way, or better to arrange beforehand?
Thanks!
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Silence is to be expected. News will come in the next couple of weeks. NOBO riders will need to pay for entry to the Tetons (I think, or maybe Yellowstone) but there are no fee booths SOBO. At any rate, you could pay at the gate. |
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Reply #232 on: May 07, 2018, 05:18:28 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #232 on: May 07, 2018, 05:18:28 PM » |
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Yeah you know that part in Fight Club, where you gotta stand on the front porch for a while until the let you in? It's like that, but without the obscenities thrown at you. You see, what's gonna happen is-
oops sorry rule #1.
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Reply #233 on: May 08, 2018, 06:28:01 PM
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Flinch
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« Reply #233 on: May 08, 2018, 06:28:01 PM » |
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For Teton Park: "Effective June 1, 2018 - The entrance fees will increase to $20 for each visitor entering by bicycle."
As Bob says, pay at the entrance. So $20 for a bike ride on the highway. Sure...
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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 #234 on: May 11, 2018, 03:50:48 PM
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matejkarasek
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« Reply #234 on: May 11, 2018, 03:50:48 PM » |
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Silence is to be expected. News will come in the next couple of weeks.
NOBO riders will need to pay for entry to the Tetons (I think, or maybe Yellowstone) but there are no fee booths SOBO. At any rate, you could pay at the gate.
Thanks! One thing less to worry about then... Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk |
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Reply #235 on: May 12, 2018, 01:10:57 PM
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tanman1337
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« Reply #235 on: May 12, 2018, 01:10:57 PM » |
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It's been awhile since my first TD. Anyone know where the link is to register our own SPOT for the race? I was looking on trackleaders, but couldn't find it.
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Reply #236 on: May 12, 2018, 01:13:28 PM
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BobM
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« Reply #236 on: May 12, 2018, 01:13:28 PM » |
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It's been awhile since my first TD. Anyone know where the link is to register our own SPOT for the race? I was looking on trackleaders, but couldn't find it.
If you sent a letter of intent you should get an email in a couple of weeks with sign-up info. |
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Reply #237 on: May 12, 2018, 01:25:40 PM
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Woodland
Location: Bailey, CO
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« Reply #237 on: May 12, 2018, 01:25:40 PM » |
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So I broke a crank brothers candy pedal on a ride last weekend. Pedal slid right off the spindle - gaskets and bearings all shot! I've literally run out of moula for this ride and am resorting to an old pair of shimano clipless pedals. I also have some straight egg beaters.
How much am I going to regret the shimano's when it gets muddy?
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Reply #238 on: May 12, 2018, 06:15:35 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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« Reply #238 on: May 12, 2018, 06:15:35 PM » |
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So I broke a crank brothers candy pedal on a ride last weekend. Pedal slid right off the spindle - gaskets and bearings all shot! I've literally run out of moula for this ride and am resorting to an old pair of shimano clipless pedals. I also have some straight egg beaters.
How much am I going to regret the shimano's when it gets muddy?
Uhuh yup. I've had that happen about a couple of times now, even during the Tour Divide. That photo shows me holding my pedal after it gave out in NM. Those things need to be maintained every 3k miles, or they just go to hell. The tiny roller bearings are just the worst. I've had them crap out on me on a different tour, too. Don't trust them anymore for long distance stuff. It's been almost 4 years since I moved on from Crank Brothers to Time. If you like Crank Brothers Candies, check out the Time ATAC XC. I've been riding the same pair for 4 years now. |
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Reply #239 on: May 13, 2018, 03:33:53 PM
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Woodland
Location: Bailey, CO
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« Reply #239 on: May 13, 2018, 03:33:53 PM » |
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Uhuh yup. I've had that happen about a couple of times now, even during the Tour Divide. That photo shows me holding my pedal after it gave out in NM.
You look exactly how I felt when mine broke on the Matukat road 50 miles from Bailey! I'll check out the Time pedals Anyone use the Xpedo M8 ti pedals? Is lightweight titanium a good idea for long rugged hauls like the Divide? |
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