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Reply #620 on: July 05, 2019, 10:00:59 AM
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bmattingly
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« Reply #620 on: July 05, 2019, 10:00:59 AM » |
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Hey John S.,
Heard your post. Sorry to hear of the drop. But heads up man. Sounds like you had a strong ride deep into Colorado. Can't help the body issue or infection stuff. 10 years ago I was in Salida on July 4th. I finished the race to find out I was relegated for missing a long section before Butte in an all day rainstorm. At the time I did not have GPS and was riding with a map and mileage counter on my wheels. Was super bummed for relegation but very happy to finish and for the entire experience.
Lets ride sometime of course after recovery. I like your style!
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Reply #621 on: July 06, 2019, 07:55:24 AM
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woody
Location: Southern Utah
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« Reply #621 on: July 06, 2019, 07:55:24 AM » |
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Hey John S.,
Heard your post. Sorry to hear of the drop. But heads up man. Sounds like you had a strong ride deep into Colorado. Can't help the body issue or infection stuff.
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Reply #622 on: July 06, 2019, 08:00:17 AM
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geekonabike
Location: RedNeck Alps (White Mtns, AZ)
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« Reply #622 on: July 06, 2019, 08:00:17 AM » |
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In-depth interview w/ Alexandera Houchin for those that can't get enough of the superwoman: http://bikesordeath.libsyn.com/From post DK350 & Pre Divide. |
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What don't Kill You, only makes You Smell Stronger
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2019 Race Discussion
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Reply #623 on: July 06, 2019, 08:38:08 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #623 on: July 06, 2019, 08:38:08 PM » |
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#TD19 - Peter Kraft called in with some final thoughts and Hal Russell called in after crossing into New Mexico! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td19/ |
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Reply #624 on: July 07, 2019, 09:11:45 AM
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wedelmaster
Location: Canmore AB
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« Reply #624 on: July 07, 2019, 09:11:45 AM » |
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Great ride by Zoe Chauderlot of France! 2nd placed woman, rookie rider, aged 26. Pushed through lots of mud, had some tough mechanicals to deal with, and almost scratched at one point. But she rode really hard to get in under 21 days. Been watching her dot from the start and really impressed!
Found a pic in my pile of shots from day 1, big smile and charging up the hill into the high Rockies trail an hour or so into the race. Congrats Zoe! |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2019 Race Discussion
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Reply #625 on: July 08, 2019, 06:07:05 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #625 on: July 08, 2019, 06:07:05 AM » |
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#TD19 - Hal Russell called in yesterday from Abiquiu! *Late post as I was traveling. http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td19/ |
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Reply #626 on: July 08, 2019, 12:37:13 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #626 on: July 08, 2019, 12:37:13 PM » |
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#TD19 - Hal Russell called in yesterday from Cuba and Marty Johnson called in leaving Grants! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td19/ |
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Reply #627 on: July 08, 2019, 10:44:10 PM
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schillingsworth
DFL>DNF>DNS
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
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« Reply #627 on: July 08, 2019, 10:44:10 PM » |
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Thanks all for the kind words and support here. I gave it everything I had. Still not sure what exactly bit me, but it was in a really bad location, just above my right knee/front of the quad. By the time I noticed it, maybe a day or two after it happened, it began affecting my pedaling. I was already battling some intense saddle sores. By the time I reached Salida I really needed a hotel room. The next morning, July 4th, I felt worse. I made it over to the ER to have the bite site looked at. They installed a drainage loop and got me on a heavy double dose of antibiotics. I took another night hoping for a miracle, but it just wasn't meant to be. I could barely walk around my hotel bed. That was it. My wife then hopped in my car and drove the 11+ hours up to Salida to bring me home. I still can't believe I had to scratch out so far in. I'll probably come back to Salida sometime soon and finish it up. Not sure I'll do the full route again, it's really the logistics nightmare for most people, myself included. Cheering hard for the group of riders I had been in close contact with the past week: Hal, Eric, Bonnie, Grant, Mikki. I had an amazing time out there. Starting to go through the pics and begin the blog stuff....
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Reply #628 on: July 09, 2019, 07:25:30 PM
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Reply #629 on: July 11, 2019, 06:41:33 PM
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Reply #630 on: July 11, 2019, 06:48:34 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #630 on: July 11, 2019, 06:48:34 PM » |
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#TD19 - Bonnie Gagnon and Hal Russell called in from Silver City! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td19/ |
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Reply #631 on: July 12, 2019, 06:07:28 AM
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woody
Location: Southern Utah
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« Reply #631 on: July 12, 2019, 06:07:28 AM » |
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Boy I bet Hal is taking it all in right now.
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Reply #632 on: July 12, 2019, 07:33:33 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #632 on: July 12, 2019, 07:33:33 AM » |
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Boy I bet Hal is taking it all in right now.
Bittersweet I'm sure. I sure hope his doctor gives him the go-ahead to do this again. |
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Reply #633 on: July 12, 2019, 12:59:27 PM
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Salubrious
Location: Minnesota
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« Reply #633 on: July 12, 2019, 12:59:27 PM » |
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I met Hal briefly before I crossed the Great Basin. Of all the people riding, he might be the most inspiring to me, simply because he's a few years older and still making it happen. I felt honored to meet him; the other rider I was with at the time described him as the Yoda of the Tour Divide. Living it right!
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Reply #634 on: July 12, 2019, 02:39:49 PM
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Reply #635 on: July 12, 2019, 03:00:07 PM
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Salubrious
Location: Minnesota
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« Reply #635 on: July 12, 2019, 03:00:07 PM » |
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Congrats Bonnie! Lung damage, torn ligaments in her back and I don't know what else (but Grant does). Perseverance!
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Reply #636 on: July 12, 2019, 03:30:00 PM
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Briansong
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« Reply #636 on: July 12, 2019, 03:30:00 PM » |
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I met Hal briefly before I crossed the Great Basin. Of all the people riding, he might be the most inspiring to me, simply because he's a few years older and still making it happen. I felt honored to meet him; the other rider I was with at the time described him as the Yoda of the Tour Divide. Living it right!
Agreed 100%. Never had the pleasure of meeting Hal but what a tremendous inspiration to us all. I had an idea of re-naming, naming the route the "Hal Russel Trail" in his honor. I even phoned the Adventure Cycling Ass. I was met with a rather terse answer. Anyway, maybe the "organizers" of the TD could take a look at it. |
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Reply #637 on: July 12, 2019, 05:18:08 PM
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dp
Health Coach. Hope Dealer. Mountain Bike Junkie.
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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« Reply #637 on: July 12, 2019, 05:18:08 PM » |
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Snagged these from Linda Guerrette’s FB feed. I woulda shared the actual post, but not sure exactly how to get that done. So here ya go.
I think a new “Legend” poster might be in order. (paging Mike Dion.)
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Reply #638 on: July 13, 2019, 07:22:43 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #638 on: July 13, 2019, 07:22:43 AM » |
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#TD19 - Hal Russell called in with a finish call! Huge congrats on your 6th TD finish, Hal! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td19/ |
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Reply #639 on: July 13, 2019, 08:29:32 PM
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bon
Location: Boulder, Colorado USA
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« Reply #639 on: July 13, 2019, 08:29:32 PM » |
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So very inspiring! It was an honor to share the course with Hal this year. He is amazing! |
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