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Reply #1080 on: June 23, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
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29singlespeed
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« Reply #1080 on: June 23, 2011, 11:16:36 AM » |
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Any chance Mr. Branham would slap on a bigger gear post Cuba or Silver City for the closing part of the race? I've never ridden the course but have read that that's where SS is most disadvantaged.
Anything is possible, and I have not spoken with Jefe, but my guess is he will be riding what he has just from knowing him. |
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Reply #1081 on: June 23, 2011, 11:22:31 AM
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29singlespeed
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« Reply #1081 on: June 23, 2011, 11:22:31 AM » |
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Justin Simoni has batteries again! Go Justin!
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Reply #1082 on: June 23, 2011, 11:29:24 AM
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MGNini
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« Reply #1082 on: June 23, 2011, 11:29:24 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. Rob and Parker are doing GREAT and have been very very consistent in knocking off big miles from day 1!! Do you know if they plan to ride together all the way into AW or if they plan to duke it out “mano-a-mano” as they get close to the finish? A sprint between the two from Beaverhead Work Center to AW would be way cool to watch!! edit: thats about a 200 mile sprint bty  I am not sure if they plan on staying together or "sprinting" to the finish, but that's a good question....I will try and ask him next time he calls! |
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Reply #1083 on: June 23, 2011, 11:54:22 AM
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bjamin
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Reply #1084 on: June 23, 2011, 12:01:47 PM
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Pelican Peloton
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Look not at the days gone by with a forlorn heart. They were simply the dots we can now connect with our present, to help us draw the outline of a beautiful tomorrow. ~Dodinsky
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Reply #1085 on: June 23, 2011, 12:43:33 PM
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Ty G
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« Reply #1085 on: June 23, 2011, 12:43:33 PM » |
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" :thumbsup:I just checked the Cordillera sales and we sold 14 books yesterday! " ......what book?? |
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Reply #1086 on: June 23, 2011, 12:46:38 PM
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Reply #1087 on: June 23, 2011, 01:08:06 PM
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mk313
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« Reply #1087 on: June 23, 2011, 01:08:06 PM » |
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Is Volume 1 still available as well? I have volume 2 on the way, but volume 1 was a great read. |
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Reply #1088 on: June 23, 2011, 01:12:13 PM
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29singlespeed
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« Reply #1088 on: June 23, 2011, 01:12:13 PM » |
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Appears the gears vs. ss is coming into play. I don't know the road, but Kurt has ~5 miles on Jefe by looking at their respective timestamps. Their SPOT's seem to be updating approximately the same time.
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Reply #1089 on: June 23, 2011, 01:16:31 PM
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Reply #1090 on: June 23, 2011, 01:17:03 PM
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ridingman1
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« Reply #1090 on: June 23, 2011, 01:17:03 PM » |
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" :thumbsup:I just checked the Cordillera sales and we sold 14 books yesterday! " ......what book?? I ordered volume 1 and 2. Thinkin about Dave Blumenthal's daughter. |
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Reply #1091 on: June 23, 2011, 01:21:47 PM
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Bernd10
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« Reply #1091 on: June 23, 2011, 01:21:47 PM » |
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When you watch a terrific finish like this it's kind of sad that one has to be the 2nd.
Cheers to all TD-Racers - it's fantastic treat that keeps me regularly return to the monitor!!!
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Reply #1092 on: June 23, 2011, 01:22:31 PM
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« Reply #1092 on: June 23, 2011, 01:22:31 PM » |
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Is Volume 1 still available as well?
Absolutely! Volume 1 is available here: https://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-cordillera-volume-1/11051486Proceeds from Volume 1 benefit the Adventure Cycling Association. It was our first so it's a little rougher around the edges. It's still great reading and excellent prep for the race but I'm partial to the current edition. Eric |
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Reply #1093 on: June 23, 2011, 01:22:45 PM
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SlowDave
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« Reply #1093 on: June 23, 2011, 01:22:45 PM » |
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Both I and II are great reads and for a good cause. I hope someone steps up so there will be a III.
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Reply #1094 on: June 23, 2011, 02:06:23 PM
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sjanes
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« Reply #1094 on: June 23, 2011, 02:06:23 PM » |
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What is the approximate mileage remaining for the Sobo leaders?
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Reply #1095 on: June 23, 2011, 02:20:19 PM
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cc4005
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« Reply #1095 on: June 23, 2011, 02:20:19 PM » |
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What is the approximate mileage remaining for the Sobo leaders?
Kurt's latest spot stamp says mile 2220, so about 525 miles not accounting for alternates routes. |
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Reply #1096 on: June 23, 2011, 02:20:44 PM
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drjon
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« Reply #1096 on: June 23, 2011, 02:20:44 PM » |
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ive been enjoying cordillera 2 - recommendo :-)~
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Reply #1097 on: June 23, 2011, 02:21:47 PM
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Marshal
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« Reply #1097 on: June 23, 2011, 02:21:47 PM » |
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Appears the gears vs. ss is coming into play. I don't know the road, but Kurt has ~5 miles on Jefe by looking at their respective timestamps. Their SPOT's seem to be updating approximately the same time.
Kurt and Jefe are in a section that might give Kurt a ‘geared’ advantage, rolling pavement till Grants. On the other hand as soon as they turn that big corner by Pueblo Pintado they might see a hot desert head wind like a lot of the racers last yr did. |
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Reply #1098 on: June 23, 2011, 02:32:08 PM
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Marshal
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« Reply #1098 on: June 23, 2011, 02:32:08 PM » |
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What is the approximate mileage remaining for the Sobo leaders?
From the big corner at Pueblo Pintado a quick glance says there are 439 race route miles left (per my 2010 GPS tracks) |
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Reply #1099 on: June 23, 2011, 02:44:13 PM
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DaveH
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« Reply #1099 on: June 23, 2011, 02:44:13 PM » |
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I wouldn't write Jefe off just yet. Spinning along at low power might just leave him enough energy to go non-stop to AW, pulling a Nobile and stealing the show. If anyone can pull that off it'd be Jefe.
But, all those miles on pavement, on a SS - his ass is killing him right about now!
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