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Reply #340 on: June 13, 2012, 04:43:29 AM
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pro_out
Location: Oklahoma
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Looks like Justin (LR) pushed on through the night. Now how far will he continue on?
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Reply #341 on: June 13, 2012, 05:52:38 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #341 on: June 13, 2012, 05:52:38 AM » |
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Calls overnight from Jo Ann Burtard, Sara Caylor, Mel Liebling, Tom Thomas, Eric Foster, and Tracey Petervary!
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Reply #342 on: June 13, 2012, 06:17:05 AM
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ThatDudeOnABike
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« Reply #342 on: June 13, 2012, 06:17:05 AM » |
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Eszter Horanyi could be the story of this TD. What a ride she is having!
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Reply #343 on: June 13, 2012, 06:25:38 AM
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mcmurv
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #343 on: June 13, 2012, 06:25:38 AM » |
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Hey Vance, I remember finding you in the road and telling you about Hungry Bear. I think it was John ( can't remember his last name) who took the photo. I never saw it either. I think he made it to Polaris and had health issues that forced him to drop. I hope you are doing well. Cheers, Derek  Derek: Yes, you did! You are my Hungry Bear. Oh, that sounds wierd! Miss you man! Vance |
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Reply #344 on: June 13, 2012, 06:29:51 AM
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mcmurv
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #344 on: June 13, 2012, 06:29:51 AM » |
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In 2008 that was were John Nobile made his second break (the one that stuck). A bunch of us stayed in Wise River while he and Geoff rode over the hill. Not easy to do while dog tired, but still one of the easier stretchs on the divide, even with the cracks before the climb starts proper.
Ollie and Craig are doing awesome. If they make it to Island Park tomorrow, that'd probably put them a full day ahead of the chasers (starting from Butte, it's hard to see any of them getting to Lima, but I'd happily be amazed!).
The Scenic ByWay was surreal for me last year. As I was going up, the sun was shining at the bottom. It started raining about half way up and at the top it was snowing. After a few turns at the top, I came across another pack of wolves. |
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Reply #345 on: June 13, 2012, 07:25:36 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #345 on: June 13, 2012, 07:25:36 AM » |
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Eszter Horanyi could be the story of this TD. What a ride she is having!
I told one of the guys I work with, "Eszter can drag my dead carcass faster than I can pedal!" |
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Reply #346 on: June 13, 2012, 07:33:03 AM
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« Reply #346 on: June 13, 2012, 07:33:03 AM » |
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No surprises with Ezter she is tough as nails. I wonder if she will drop some of the guys riding with her, further along the way. Don't be surprised if she makes a top 3.
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Reply #347 on: June 13, 2012, 07:51:36 AM
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mbeardsl
Location: NC
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« Reply #347 on: June 13, 2012, 07:51:36 AM » |
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I noticed Mark F has gone off the trail a couple of times, one time he had to backtrack a few miles, not sure if he left something behind or thought he had taken a wrong turn, either way he has been trying to catch the one SS rider in front of him and he is getting close. Go Mark!
Yeah it's been fun/stressful to watch. Looks like Justin made a wrong turn last night and then stopped to sleep so Mark may just catch him before he takes off this am (part of me thinks Justins SPOT isn't on yet today). Only 4 miles difference if their positions are accurate. Would be fun to see them ride together as the clear SS leaders right now. |
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Reply #348 on: June 13, 2012, 07:55:45 AM
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« Reply #348 on: June 13, 2012, 07:55:45 AM » |
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Go Eszter! She is rocking it! I heard from Eric S she is a really strong rider. I wouldn't be surprised if she makes it to the top 3!
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Reply #349 on: June 13, 2012, 08:03:52 AM
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« Reply #349 on: June 13, 2012, 08:03:52 AM » |
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Yep, I wouldn't be surprised if Eszter put in a top 3. I also wouldn't be surprised if Jarrel and/or Garret P finished in the top 3. Garret is a former domestic pro roadie (I think Bissel and Health Net) who finished 2nd in the CTR last year. He is extremely tough and seemed like a heckuva nice guy while we rode together last year. The same goes for Jarrel, save for the former pro roadie part. Ha!
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Reply #350 on: June 13, 2012, 08:18:36 AM
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Russ Kipp
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« Reply #350 on: June 13, 2012, 08:18:36 AM » |
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Ollie & Craig were the first of the 2012 TD riders to drop into the Grasshopper valley. They stopped by for breakfast and a quick look at the TD website. As they departed High Country Lodge they rode through a cattle drive...they seemed to have no problem getting right through. I think Ollie's experience with domestic livestock back home helped them but that's another story...rolling fat sheep to be sheared...it's true.
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Reply #351 on: June 13, 2012, 08:30:53 AM
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mbeardsl
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« Reply #351 on: June 13, 2012, 08:30:53 AM » |
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Yep, I wouldn't be surprised if Eszter put in a top 3. I also wouldn't be surprised if Jarrel and/or Garret P finished in the top 3. Garret is a former domestic pro roadie (I think Bissel and Health Net) who finished 2nd in the CTR last year. He is extremely tough and seemed like a heckuva nice guy while we rode together last year. The same goes for Jarrel, save for the former pro roadie part. Ha!
Sounds like the top 15 are a who's who. Top 15 right now include 3 women (all ahead of record pace), a Tandem (a bit behind record pace?), and is about half Vet half Rookie. And don't forget about the NoBo riders... Very good mix. It's a little early, but any guesses on Golden Spike this year? Roughly Rawlins, WY? |
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Reply #352 on: June 13, 2012, 08:34:59 AM
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DenisVTT
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« Reply #352 on: June 13, 2012, 08:34:59 AM » |
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I'm a little surprised that we're 3 days into Montana and nobody has mentioned mosquitoes yet!
Last year when I arrived in that region (NoBo), I changed my overall objective from 'not being eaten by a grizzly' to 'not being eaten by mosquitoes!'
Those things are voracious!
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Reply #353 on: June 13, 2012, 08:41:44 AM
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RonDog
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« Reply #353 on: June 13, 2012, 08:41:44 AM » |
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Eszter Horanyi could be the story of this TD. What a ride she is having!
Yes she is. I saw her motoring into Durango after her CTR finish. Looked pretty casual and fresh chatting with another rider along the way. You'd never know she just shattered the womens record in a year when the weather was so miserable. I have to say that I'm now rooting for her overall placing as much as the womens reccord. Hope she and her bike stay health and avoid mishaps. Go Eszter! |
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Reply #354 on: June 13, 2012, 08:49:08 AM
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ThatDudeOnABike
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« Reply #354 on: June 13, 2012, 08:49:08 AM » |
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I'm a newbie, but what are the rules regarding riding together? Pacing, drafting, etc. Working together they will put this race away. Ollie & Craig were the first of the 2012 TD riders to drop into the Grasshopper valley. They stopped by for breakfast and a quick look at the TD website. As they departed High Country Lodge they rode through a cattle drive...they seemed to have no problem getting right through. I think Ollie's experience with domestic livestock back home helped them but that's another story...rolling fat sheep to be sheared...it's true.
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Reply #355 on: June 13, 2012, 08:51:28 AM
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Reply #356 on: June 13, 2012, 08:51:41 AM
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« Reply #356 on: June 13, 2012, 08:51:41 AM » |
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Interesting to see how OW fairs with the Rohloff setup. Seems like he's had the right gear range to tackle Montana (knock on wood).
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Reply #357 on: June 13, 2012, 08:59:13 AM
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mbeardsl
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« Reply #357 on: June 13, 2012, 08:59:13 AM » |
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Fingers crossed for Justin Simoni (Long Ranger). Camped out on the pass last night and now looks to be heading back down to Lincoln. Hope he and his bike are ok but could be something significant as he must have felt the push to Helena was too far and backtracking was his best option.
As for the Rohloff - I have always felt it gives me too little GI on the low end regardless of the ring I run up front so I bet the granny gears are just fine for the steeper stuff in MT and CO while gears 11-14 are likely going to be perfect for WY and NM.
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Reply #358 on: June 13, 2012, 09:00:01 AM
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caseygreene
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« Reply #358 on: June 13, 2012, 09:00:01 AM » |
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Seems to be no mud slowing the leaders.
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Reply #359 on: June 13, 2012, 09:01:29 AM
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RonDog
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« Reply #359 on: June 13, 2012, 09:01:29 AM » |
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No working together basically.
Unless your on a tandem. |
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