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Reply #220 on: June 17, 2014, 02:53:32 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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Odd...Marcus Meier made it to Lincoln and now on highway back to Ovando. Angler - any idea if he forgot something in Ovando?
news to us! looks like he has stopped again. nobody should do huckleberry twice in a day, especially today. |
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Reply #221 on: June 17, 2014, 02:56:47 PM
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Mike McElveen
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I think Mr. Branham is in the catbird seat. He has a long stretch of pavement with a quartering wind and a gradual climb to generate some BTU's. He has the High Country Lodge to duck into if things get too bad and can monitor AH from there. Mr. Harris, meanwhile, still has to glissade Fleecer, perhaps in the dark. The essence of what makes the TD a tough race is in full bloom this year. Lots of climbing, sure; rough roads, sure; remote, sure. But it's the duration of exposure that sets it apart.
I'm reminded of the moment I made my peace with The Great Divide during last September's floods. Colorado and New Mexico were in the midst of the biggest floods in their histories and it occurred to me that weather IS the The Divide. Otherwise it's just a long dirt road ride with nothing technical or intimidating. Unlike the AZT and CTR, where there's plenty of challenging riding, TD gets you with exposure. It's so long and so remote you're just begging to be victimized by tough weather. This year's winnowing of racers is especially tough. Everyone sitting at home is wondering if they could do it.
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Reply #222 on: June 17, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #222 on: June 17, 2014, 03:02:17 PM » |
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I have to stop racing. I saw a physician in Seeley Lake. I apparently have really bad bronchitis and I would be risking permanent damage by continuing.
Good luck to all out there!!!!
Bummed for you, Justin. Was hoping you would make a 2nd finish this year. Get well soon. |
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Reply #223 on: June 17, 2014, 03:06:46 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #223 on: June 17, 2014, 03:06:46 PM » |
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Looks like Markus Meier is at Trixi's on the highway of Ovando. Made it to Lincoln and then took the highway back. Not sure what he has to gain by returning here. Sad to see.
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Reply #224 on: June 17, 2014, 03:36:04 PM
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mbeardsl
Location: NC
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« Reply #224 on: June 17, 2014, 03:36:04 PM » |
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I have to stop racing. I saw a physician in Seeley Lake. I apparently have really bad bronchitis and I would be risking permanent damage by continuing.
Good luck to all out there!!!!
Sorry to hear it, but smart move. Best of luck healing quickly! |
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Reply #225 on: June 17, 2014, 03:45:25 PM
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tanadog
Location: New Zealand
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« Reply #225 on: June 17, 2014, 03:45:25 PM » |
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Hey Angler. Thanks for the photo of Geof.
- Denise
Great to see three Kiwi rookies all from the same home town (Alexandra) doing well in tough conditions. Geof, Rob Davidson & Scottie (Ken Scott) all chugging along. Keep it going lads! I'm guessing some riders have their spot trackers buried in bags in the weather they're getting, so maybe that's why they are slow to update.... |
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Reply #226 on: June 17, 2014, 04:03:04 PM
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dream4est
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« Reply #226 on: June 17, 2014, 04:03:04 PM » |
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I have Dylan Allen's debit card and discover card.
I will hold them until someone tells me what to do with them
Tanner and I are staying here in Columbia falls
We want to push on but weather is just too much
Waiting for a window early am to bolt
Stay safe racers who are out there tonight
It's cold
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Reply #227 on: June 17, 2014, 04:16:15 PM
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Wendi
Chasing the Horizon
Location: Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #227 on: June 17, 2014, 04:16:15 PM » |
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Would someone be able to share the latest updates on conditions in Huckleberry Pass?
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Reply #228 on: June 17, 2014, 04:34:40 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #228 on: June 17, 2014, 04:34:40 PM » |
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Would someone be able to share the latest updates on conditions in Huckleberry Pass?
Snow starting at least at 5,000' level. |
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Reply #229 on: June 17, 2014, 04:42:05 PM
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kato
Location: Cashmere, WA
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« Reply #229 on: June 17, 2014, 04:42:05 PM » |
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First time I've logged onto the internet since starting this awesome race. I haven't read much of the above because I truly have enjoyed the "mystery" of what's going on out here. It's amazing to wake up, start pedaling and see who and what is out there. My main goal of starting this thing was not challenge any particular person other than myself and of course this event. All of us out here are getting a full dose of the TD. I applaud everyone out here and anyone who's wheels even rolled out of Banff.
Mostly I wanted to give a big thanks to all the locals I've run a into out here. Truly some good folks. As always Ovando is superb and I'd also like to mention the super hospitality of the folks here in Lincoln at the Three Bears Motel where I'm currently held up. When I walked in this morning I'm sure I looked a complete mess. After a bit of a tumble on the descent from Red Meadow pass a few days ago I haven't been able generate the body heat required to stay warm. Definitely not hard enough to generate the required heat up on Huckleberry Pass this morning. When I rolled into town I was colder than I've been thus far. They very quickly got a room cleaned for me and got me a perfect cup of hot coffee. Just wanted to give them proper kudos here.
It's amazing out here even if it has rained or snowed on all of us for all but maybe 5 hourse since leaving Banff.
I push off in the a.m again to find more amazing places and people. My banged up knee can't be any worse than anything else everyone out here is experiencing. Besides, all pain and bleeding stops eventually...
Oh, one last thing, don't re-apply chamois cream out in the Flathead valley when it's been raining and everything is covered with sand/mud. A sandy slury between your thighs is not a good thing!
Cheers!
Josh
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Reply #230 on: June 17, 2014, 04:54:44 PM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #230 on: June 17, 2014, 04:54:44 PM » |
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Bummed for you, Justin. Was hoping you would make a 2nd finish this year. Get well soon.
Thanks. It was a hard decision, but like Marshall said, "You don't really even have a decision to make." I'll be back as soon as I can. |
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Reply #231 on: June 17, 2014, 04:55:17 PM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #231 on: June 17, 2014, 04:55:17 PM » |
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Sorry to hear it, but smart move. Best of luck healing quickly!
Thank you. |
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Reply #232 on: June 17, 2014, 04:57:53 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #232 on: June 17, 2014, 04:57:53 PM » |
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Klaus, Alice and Andy have arrived in Ovando. Klaus already heading out. Crazy dude. The Two A's grabbing a quick bite at the Stray Bullet and then heading out. Photos will be posted tonight when I figure them all out. Carry on!
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Reply #233 on: June 17, 2014, 05:37:37 PM
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beckmank
Location: Castle Pines, Colorado
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« Reply #233 on: June 17, 2014, 05:37:37 PM » |
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Yay! Thanks Angler. Can't wait to see pictures. If you see Andy again tell him his wife and boys are following along and sending all our love!
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Reply #234 on: June 17, 2014, 05:45:26 PM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #234 on: June 17, 2014, 05:45:26 PM » |
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Thanks. It was a hard decision, but like Marshall said, "You don't really even have a decision to make."
Sounds like something Marshall would say, honestly. Snow starting at least at 5,000' level.
FYI, the top of Huckleberry is just 6,000' level. Some racers (like aforementioned Marshal) are cresting soon as of this post, 6:42pm race time. And, ... there's no stopping for leader Jefe at the Montana High Country Lodge in Polaris. What a baller. |
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Reply #235 on: June 17, 2014, 06:30:18 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #235 on: June 17, 2014, 06:30:18 PM » |
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Yay! Thanks Angler. Can't wait to see pictures. If you see Andy again tell him his wife and boys are following along and sending all our love!
Yay! Thanks Angler. Can't wait to see pictures. If you see Andy again tell him his wife and boys are following along and sending all our love!
You had posted a note earlier so I wrote it down and put it on the white chat board. Pointed it out to him upon his arrival. He was thrilled. Think he even took a photo of it. So he is aware you are watching over him! |
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Reply #236 on: June 17, 2014, 06:35:31 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #236 on: June 17, 2014, 06:35:31 PM » |
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I have Dylan Allen's debit card and discover card.
I will hold them until someone tells me what to do with them
Tanner and I are staying here in Columbia falls
We want to push on but weather is just too much
Waiting for a window early am to bolt
Stay safe racers who are out there tonight
It's cold
If you have not heard from him will put a note on the board as he currently is in Seeley Lake and will hit Ovando tomorrow. Who should he contact? |
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Reply #237 on: June 17, 2014, 06:38:14 PM
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threepin
Location: whitefish mt
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« Reply #237 on: June 17, 2014, 06:38:14 PM » |
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well the rain has turned to snow in whitefish and northern flathead valley floor
2000 ft lower than predicted.
would hate to be up in the whitefish range right now.
looks like 5-6 inches during the day today on big mountain
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Reply #238 on: June 17, 2014, 06:47:34 PM
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Flinch
grandpasbikelife.blogspot.com
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« Reply #238 on: June 17, 2014, 06:47:34 PM » |
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Alex looped back via highway to Butte - bike trouble, anyone know?
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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 #239 on: June 17, 2014, 07:04:26 PM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #239 on: June 17, 2014, 07:04:26 PM » |
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Bill Peschka ITT and Jefe Branham dropped in this afternoon. Bill slept in one of the "micro cabins" at Pettengil Campground last night. He spent a few hours warming up and refueling at Montana High Country Lodge this afternoon before he took off for the Medicine Lodge.
Jefe spent the majority of last night on top of Fleecer Mountain in several inches of new snow after being rained on all day. He made it to Wise River very late, found shelter in the post office until the local business opened this morning. He took some down time in Wise River before coming over the Pioneer Mountain's Scenic Byway this afternoon. He was all set with groceries and was pushing on toward Lima when I talked to him. It's been a cold, wet couple past days for all the TD riders in Montana. Hope they find shelter when they need it!
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