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Reply #1280 on: July 31, 2014, 10:04:20 AM
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Reply #1281 on: August 05, 2014, 11:21:47 AM
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Reply #1282 on: August 06, 2014, 09:45:17 PM
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Christopher R. Bennett
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« Reply #1282 on: August 06, 2014, 09:45:17 PM » |
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You can also e-mail me: chris [at] lpcb.org. ALSO: Would any of the 2014 riders please at least do the 'Gear Survey', even if you are not going to contribute to the Cordillera? The link is at: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1712910/Cordillera-v6-2014-Tour-Divide-Gear-ListWe've only got some 32 responses so far - but they are VERY interesting and a fascinating change from last year. Since I paid to have over 50 respondents hopefully we can get some more! |
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Reply #1283 on: August 07, 2014, 03:47:20 AM
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You can also e-mail me: chris [at] lpcb.org. ALSO: Would any of the 2014 riders please at least do the 'Gear Survey', even if you are not going to contribute to the Cordillera? The link is at: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1712910/Cordillera-v6-2014-Tour-Divide-Gear-ListWe've only got some 32 responses so far - but they are VERY interesting and a fascinating change from last year. Since I paid to have over 50 respondents hopefully we can get some more! I'll post something on my FB page too and share with the Endurance Racing group there. |
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Reply #1284 on: August 08, 2014, 11:28:11 AM
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« Reply #1284 on: August 08, 2014, 11:28:11 AM » |
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Not sure how many people are still watching this thread but I have been watching Cjell Money's yellow balloon make its way from Vail towards Antelope Wells. It is stopped in Silver City so I am guessing he is resting for a day before getting a ride to the border to start his ITT. Always a pleasure to read his blog and I can't wait to see how this run goes for him especially after last years floods forced an early termination for him at the Canadian border. Good luck Cjell!
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Reply #1285 on: August 10, 2014, 07:37:52 AM
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Reply #1286 on: August 10, 2014, 07:51:13 PM
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Reply #1287 on: August 10, 2014, 10:24:39 PM
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InYerBlood
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« Reply #1287 on: August 10, 2014, 10:24:39 PM » |
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Cjell == One man show. Amaazing!
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Reply #1288 on: August 11, 2014, 04:21:16 PM
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Cjell == One man show. Amaazing!
Michelle == One woman show. Amaazing!  Let's not forget about her. |
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Reply #1289 on: August 11, 2014, 05:51:56 PM
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« Reply #1289 on: August 11, 2014, 05:51:56 PM » |
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Michelle's in Silver City now ! Way to hang in there, awesome !
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Reply #1290 on: August 11, 2014, 10:05:04 PM
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« Reply #1290 on: August 11, 2014, 10:05:04 PM » |
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No kidding. I've been watching Michelle's progress every day. She must be having a wonderful time. Living large on the Divide. Very inspirational.
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Reply #1291 on: August 12, 2014, 07:31:57 AM
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« Reply #1291 on: August 12, 2014, 07:31:57 AM » |
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TD14: ITT Cjell Money called in rom outside Pie Town! He’s pushing for Cuba! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td14/ |
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Reply #1292 on: August 12, 2014, 07:37:09 PM
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Also been following Michelle and her progress. I hope she has a ton of friends and family waiting at the finish for her. Looks like she might finish tomorrow. She really deserves a royal welcome in my book!!! |
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Reply #1293 on: August 13, 2014, 10:10:03 PM
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InYerBlood
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« Reply #1293 on: August 13, 2014, 10:10:03 PM » |
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Looks like Michelle finished, took her pink balloon, and went home.
So impressed by the women of the tour.
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Reply #1294 on: August 14, 2014, 05:00:33 AM
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« Reply #1294 on: August 14, 2014, 05:00:33 AM » |
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Looks like Michelle finished, took her pink balloon, and went home.
So impressed by the women of the tour.
She gets the Perseverance Award this year for sure! |
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Reply #1295 on: August 15, 2014, 03:05:53 PM
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« Reply #1295 on: August 15, 2014, 03:05:53 PM » |
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Does anyone know of Mr Money is doing a down up down. Or a down n up (just)?
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Reply #1296 on: August 15, 2014, 03:16:59 PM
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« Reply #1296 on: August 15, 2014, 03:16:59 PM » |
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Mr Money rode from his home to the border, then started his north bound run. I only wish his tracker had been reset as I am not sure where he is on his time and speed.
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Reply #1297 on: August 15, 2014, 08:31:38 PM
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InYerBlood
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« Reply #1297 on: August 15, 2014, 08:31:38 PM » |
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Mr Money rode from his home to the border, then started his north bound run. I only wish his tracker had been reset as I am not sure where he is on his time and speed.
I just click on the first spot after he left AW nobo. 5:14:47 ago, as of this wrting, and as he's rolling into Salida, which by the comparisons I've made with others over the same distance in both directions, is samokin'! Just incredible that he chooses to ride to this ride, and at the pace he does. The man definitely has a style all his own.  |
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Reply #1298 on: August 16, 2014, 01:42:54 PM
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« Reply #1298 on: August 16, 2014, 01:42:54 PM » |
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Speaking of style, Marshal Bird has finally spilled some of the beans on his recent TD educational lessons: http://bikedrifting.blogspot.ca/2014/08/small-things-add-up.htmlGood on ya, Marshal! BTW I recently discovered that a pair of worn out, almost-knee-length socks -- snipped at the toes -- makes a very cozy set of arm warmers. Put the top cuff of the sock at your wrists and the cut off (expandable) toe section up at the top end above your biceps. Whether those thick socks are a synthetic blend or wool makes little difference but I used the former due to availability. I like recycling things. Another thought: If you happen across any small sections of Reflectix http://www.reflectixinc.com/basepage.asp?PageIndex=729#ReflectiveInsulations kicking around construction sites, you might ponder the possibilities of recycling that into a duct-taped-together/velcroed vest instead of down or even Primaloft http://www.cabelas.com/category/PrimaLoft/157634280.uts . Will you sweat under that Reflectix vest? You betcha...but it'll still insulate you because it's foil-covered bubble wrap -- and extremely light (although bulky). Under the June moon of the Blackfoot people "When Long Rains Come", you'll likely be soaked to the skin even using exterior protection like Gore-tex, Gore-tex knockoffs or plastic garbage bags so it certainly wouldn't hurt to try out. Wool layers underneath will also get soaked. Alternatively, you could cut vest-size sections of the bubble wrap and stick them under a gilet for a fast fix. I bought a scrap section of the stuff from a local hardware store and plan on fiddling with it this fall. Not that I'm against Primaloft -- I bought a Teewinot jacket from Cabelas on deep discount in April for 30 bucks -- but even that will eventually saturate. I'd like to keep that dry for camp kit. What do you do when you don't need the bubble wrap any more? You give it away enroute. Great liner wrap for beer, wine, food etc. More recycling! |
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Reply #1299 on: August 16, 2014, 08:24:40 PM
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InYerBlood
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I have Cjell right about 9 hrs ahead of Dave Wilson's recent nobo SS pace through Breckenridge. Just for example ...
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