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Reply #2020 on: July 17, 2011, 07:54:42 AM
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Groundshine
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He stayed in Abiquiu last night - last year he flew through town... possibly holding his breath the whole way because that is where he got food poisoning the prior year. Maybe he didn't want to touch the phone to make a call in? Or maybe he fell asleep during his "TV party"!
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Reply #2021 on: July 17, 2011, 08:17:09 PM
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sigma7
Location: Germany
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« Reply #2021 on: July 17, 2011, 08:17:09 PM » |
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I've been arrived in Banff. I'll start my ITT tomorrow, probably at 7.00. I'll not carry a SPOT, sorry.
-- sigma7
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Reply #2022 on: July 17, 2011, 10:15:13 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2022 on: July 17, 2011, 10:15:13 PM » |
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Stephen Huddle called in from Cuba to recap the last few days. You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Reply #2023 on: July 17, 2011, 10:17:19 PM
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AZtrailertrash
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« Reply #2023 on: July 17, 2011, 10:17:19 PM » |
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I've been arrived in Banff. I'll start my ITT tomorrow, probably at 7.00. I'll not carry a SPOT, sorry.
-- sigma7
Do call in to mtbcast.com or post here from time to time on the trail. I doubt there's a GPS that you can download 18hours a day worth of breadcrumbs riding when they sample every 6 minutes. |
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Reply #2024 on: July 18, 2011, 04:15:18 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #2024 on: July 18, 2011, 04:15:18 AM » |
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I've been arrived in Banff. I'll start my ITT tomorrow, probably at 7.00. I'll not carry a SPOT, sorry.
-- sigma7
Hi Sigma, Are you not trying for an "official" time, or are you carrying another type of tracker? From the TD website re: ITT-Divide: An Individual Time Trial (ITT) is the earliest form of Divide racing.... Abide by TD Rules, carry a SPOT GPS tracker or other brand of GPS logger/tracker, and finish in no more than twice the standing course record (17days x 2) to be eligible for the same Divide racing General Classification that ranks group racers. Contact us for more info. |
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Reply #2025 on: July 18, 2011, 05:36:58 AM
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fotooutdoors
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« Reply #2025 on: July 18, 2011, 05:36:58 AM » |
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My understanding from the rules (see 6 on the rules page) is that a spot isn't required, just recommended. Maybe it is different for an ITT vs the mass start?
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Reply #2026 on: July 18, 2011, 06:50:43 AM
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NJD
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« Reply #2026 on: July 18, 2011, 06:50:43 AM » |
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My understanding from the rules (see 6 on the rules page) is that a spot isn't required, just recommended. Maybe it is different for an ITT vs the mass start?
I don't see why every competitor wouldn't want a spot. It proves that he/she did the whole tour using no short-cuts or outside help and that they hold themselves in the highest regard as to honesty. Plus, mainly, it's darn good fun for friends, family, etc to watch as they make their way up or down the Continental Divide  |
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Reply #2027 on: July 18, 2011, 12:26:19 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2027 on: July 18, 2011, 12:26:19 PM » |
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Stephen Huddle called in from Grants. You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Reply #2028 on: July 19, 2011, 05:37:19 AM
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moosevt
Location: Essex Junction, VT
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« Reply #2028 on: July 19, 2011, 05:37:19 AM » |
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He stayed in Abiquiu last night - last year he flew through town... possibly holding his breath the whole way because that is where he got food poisoning the prior year. Maybe he didn't want to touch the phone to make a call in? Or maybe he fell asleep during his "TV party"!
Looks like he is flying compared to his time last year. Man's got wings! |
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Reply #2029 on: July 19, 2011, 12:56:55 PM
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sigma7
Location: Germany
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« Reply #2029 on: July 19, 2011, 12:56:55 PM » |
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Hi Sigma,
Are you not trying for an "official" time, or are you carrying another type of tracker? From the TD website re: ITT-Divide:
An Individual Time Trial (ITT) is the earliest form of Divide racing....
Abide by TD Rules, carry a SPOT GPS tracker or other brand of GPS logger/tracker, and finish in no more than twice the standing course record (17days x 2) to be eligible for the same Divide racing General Classification that ranks group racers. Contact us for more info.
I'm carrying a Garmin, following the track (2011 v2) provided on topofusion.com. I'm recording my ride. I'm in Sparwood right now, still fighting with jetlag. -- sigma7 |
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Reply #2030 on: July 19, 2011, 02:16:42 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #2030 on: July 19, 2011, 02:16:42 PM » |
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I'm carrying a Garmin, following the track (2011 v2) provided on topofusion.com. I'm recording my ride.
I'm in Sparwood right now, still fighting with jetlag.
-- sigma7
Cool! Best of luck on the ride and please consider doing callins to MTBCast. Bob |
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Reply #2031 on: July 19, 2011, 02:45:03 PM
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AZtrailertrash
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« Reply #2031 on: July 19, 2011, 02:45:03 PM » |
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I'm carrying a Garmin, following the track (2011 v2) provided on topofusion.com. I'm recording my ride.
I'm in Sparwood right now, still fighting with jetlag.
-- sigma7
Wow!, Good luck and bring plenty of batteries for that Garmin. How many points is it capable of storing daily before you have to download it somewhere in town with a cable? Will you be sending the files to a file depot of sorts or on Garmin Connect when you upload portions of your ride? Helps if we can see your account name and keep track of how you are doing on Garmin Connect. Be prepared for reroutes if necessary for forest fires, especially in New Mexico. |
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Reply #2032 on: July 20, 2011, 08:19:48 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2032 on: July 20, 2011, 08:19:48 AM » |
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I'm carrying a Garmin, following the track (2011 v2) provided on topofusion.com. I'm recording my ride.
I'm in Sparwood right now, still fighting with jetlag.
-- sigma7
You're welcome to call in to MTBCast and I will post it. |
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Reply #2033 on: July 20, 2011, 02:28:58 PM
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woody
Location: Southern Utah
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« Reply #2033 on: July 20, 2011, 02:28:58 PM » |
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Looks like Stephen wants to get this done today. He had a quick stop in Silver City and took off and is making great time.
Woody
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Reply #2034 on: July 20, 2011, 02:56:11 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2034 on: July 20, 2011, 02:56:11 PM » |
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Stephen Huddle called in from Separ. You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Topic Name: TD'11 Race Discussion
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Reply #2035 on: July 21, 2011, 04:33:49 AM
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moosevt
Location: Essex Junction, VT
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« Reply #2035 on: July 21, 2011, 04:33:49 AM » |
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Stephen Huddle called in from Separ. You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! Stephen, earmark me for the Nemo tent. I will post a message on your blog to get in touch with you. |
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Reply #2036 on: July 21, 2011, 12:40:41 PM
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DenisVTT
Location: Beautiful downtown Darnestown, MD
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« Reply #2036 on: July 21, 2011, 12:40:41 PM » |
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The "That's All Folks" blog post on the TD web site counts 6 NoBo finishers out of 15 starters but from what I am able to gather that is not correct. That's because Greg McKennis, one of the 15, was a stealth rider (did not carry a Spot) and he did finish the race, in 3rd place along with Craig Dolwin. I got that information from Roland Sturm. That would make the NoBo Final GC as follows: 1. Paul Attalla 2. Denis Chazelle 3. Craig Dolwin and Greg McKennis 5. Ross Delaplane 6. Roland Sturm 7. Steve Moore I have tried to post a comment about this on the blog but it didn't get published. If anybody has newer or better info, let me know. |
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Reply #2037 on: July 21, 2011, 03:19:26 PM
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Christopher R. Bennett
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« Reply #2037 on: July 21, 2011, 03:19:26 PM » |
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Congratulations to all the northbounders who made it. I'm already considering trying it again next year - going to work on my asthma control over the next 12 months. I'll also check out if there are forest fires before deciding which direction to start from! If anyone comes down New Zealand way please look me up. My wife has a great bed and breakfast ( www.cats-pjamas.com) and there are some great rides in the Nelson area. We've got bikes to spare - inlcuding an only lightly used hardtail from the 2011 TD. Hope to see you next year. Chris Bennett |
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Reply #2038 on: July 21, 2011, 08:00:48 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #2038 on: July 21, 2011, 08:00:48 PM » |
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Stephen Huddle called in from his finish! Congrats, Stephen! You can get the audio here, via RSS, or on iTunes! |
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Reply #2039 on: July 21, 2011, 09:35:25 PM
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sluttyduck
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« Reply #2039 on: July 21, 2011, 09:35:25 PM » |
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Thanks! Will my stats page be fixed in the future? it still shows me as having slept in Banff on the 29th. Also it says I'm from Charlotte, which is incorrect. I'll have to catch up with this huge forum post later. sleepy time, and of course a TV Party! |
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