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  Topic Name: Trans North California on: September 19, 2014, 08:09:24 PM
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« on: September 19, 2014, 08:09:24 PM »

http://transnorthcalifornia.blogspot.com

I didn't see a thread. All my friends are doing it. I have a SS MTB I hope to build by then. Might happen, might not.
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #1 on: September 23, 2014, 09:07:31 AM
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2014, 09:07:31 AM »

Is there a plan to get back to the start from the end? 

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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #2 on: October 08, 2014, 10:31:41 AM
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2014, 10:31:41 AM »

The race is this weekend.  Looks like a solid turnout for the first year!  And a non-convoluted race routing.  I like it.

http://trackleaders.com/transnorcal14
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #3 on: October 09, 2014, 09:03:06 PM
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2014, 09:03:06 PM »

Looking forward to another adventure. Also, it's great to have a Bikepacking race starting 20 minutes from my house!
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #4 on: October 13, 2014, 05:27:26 AM
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2014, 05:27:26 AM »

Great race Blake. Taking the west by storm!
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #5 on: October 13, 2014, 09:07:50 AM
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2014, 09:07:50 AM »

Not sure what happened.  It looks like Blake wasn't able to complete the course and needed to take roads to the finish (bike problem?).  Also no points for Kurt for 11 hours before his dot showed up at the finish (maybe Spot issues?).  Did either of these guys finish the course?
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #6 on: October 16, 2014, 09:26:55 PM
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2014, 09:26:55 PM »

Not sure what happened.  It looks like Blake wasn't able to complete the course and needed to take roads to the finish (bike problem?).  Also no points for Kurt for 11 hours before his dot showed up at the finish (maybe Spot issues?).  Did either of these guys finish the course?
I missed the last 25 miles or so. I came upon a closed gate. I was told not go through any closed gates in that area, so I turned around and took an alternate route to Mendocino. Kurt finished the entire route. I think he finished at around 49 hours.
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 09:31:11 PM
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 09:31:11 PM »

Dan and Doug put together a great route! I highly recommend riding the Trans North Califoria as a race or a tour. I hope to have another opportunity to ride the route again. There's plenty of info on the Facebook page as well.
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #8 on: October 17, 2014, 07:36:26 AM
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2014, 07:36:26 AM »

I missed the last 25 miles or so. I came upon a closed gate. I was told not go through any closed gates in that area, so I turned around and took an alternate route to Mendocino. Kurt finished the entire route. I think he finished at around 49 hours.
Probably a wise choice.  I have family that lived in that area for a few years.  They always said you need to be extremely careful where you venture off highway in the forests.  The local "farmers" are everywhere and they tend to be very protective of their crops.
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #9 on: October 17, 2014, 08:28:38 AM
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2014, 08:28:38 AM »

Dan and Doug put together a great route! I highly recommend riding the Trans North Califoria as a race or a tour. I hope to have another opportunity to ride the route again. There's plenty of info on the Facebook page as well.

Blake - thanks for the info.  It sounds like a good route and it looked like you were real strong (again)!  Nice job...  I'll check out the FB page for sure.
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #10 on: October 18, 2014, 10:03:52 PM
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« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2014, 10:03:52 PM »

This route was AWESOME!
I cannot wait to get back with a mountain bike, I should be able to shave off a buttload of time with a smarter bike.
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #11 on: November 22, 2014, 06:57:50 AM
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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2014, 06:57:50 AM »

I can't find a GPX file for this race online.  Anyone have one to share?
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #12 on: December 02, 2014, 04:02:04 PM
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« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2014, 04:02:04 PM »

i got a gxp you can email  me at bigportions@gmail.com
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #13 on: December 18, 2014, 04:31:35 AM
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« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2014, 04:31:35 AM »

What's the breakdown of gravel, paved, double/singletrack?
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  Topic Name: Trans North California Reply #14 on: December 18, 2014, 11:15:04 AM
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« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2014, 11:15:04 AM »

Course is more like 420mi. Claimed 75mi singletrack sounds about right. Maybe around 200 dirt/gravel, some of which is comparable to double track. The only decent stretch of paved takes you through the central valley. Long, straight, windy and incredibly heartbreaking.

Little more here
http://bikepackersmagazine.com/inaugural-trans-north-california-bikepacking-race-complete/
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