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Reply #440 on: June 17, 2015, 06:36:32 PM
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« Reply #440 on: June 17, 2015, 06:36:32 PM » |
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I rode 30 miles back to course
Flew to town
Back on race course
Bike has issue
Chainring
Got one shipped to wise River
Was my only option
Feel amazing
Best riding ever uphill today
Thx all
U guys and gals rule
Awesome! So glad you decided to keep going! |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #441 on: June 17, 2015, 06:51:44 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #441 on: June 17, 2015, 06:51:44 PM » |
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#TourDivide15 - Bill Peschka called in from Big Spring! Glen Carter called in from Lincoln! Glen Carter called in from Lincoln! Anthony Beatty called in from Helena! Ryan Correy called in from Lima! Eijai Oxford called in from Helena! Scott McKinnon called in to say he is OUT as his knees are done. And Mark Caminiti called in from outside Helena! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td15/ |
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Reply #442 on: June 17, 2015, 07:15:00 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #442 on: June 17, 2015, 07:15:00 PM » |
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#TourDivide15 - Brett Stepanik called in from Butte http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td15/He mentions that Brian Steele is going to get checked out for a bad cough! |
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Reply #443 on: June 17, 2015, 07:17:08 PM
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woody
Location: Southern Utah
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« Reply #443 on: June 17, 2015, 07:17:08 PM » |
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I rode 30 miles back to course
Flew to town
Back on race course
Bike has issue
Chainring
Got one shipped to wise River
Was my only option
Feel amazing
Best riding ever uphill today
Thx all
U guys and gals rule
Glad you feel great and crank them miles out. |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #444 on: June 17, 2015, 07:33:48 PM
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #445 on: June 17, 2015, 07:42:33 PM
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nowayjose
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« Reply #445 on: June 17, 2015, 07:42:33 PM » |
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I think the weather we've had here in Colorado is an example how this "abnormally conducive conditions" are so flaky to get right.
Billy Rice hit CO earlier when it wasn't so conducive. Let's see how things shape up when the front runners hit it in a coupla days. I think they'll be fine, and the "good" weather will continue. NM is still a question mark (for me)
If New Mexico has received half the rain Texas has, it's going to be a mud fest. |
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Reply #446 on: June 17, 2015, 08:24:10 PM
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cousinmosquito
Location: Lower Hutt New Zealand
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« Reply #446 on: June 17, 2015, 08:24:10 PM » |
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Four of the top six riders are 40+! Just think how fast some of these younger riders will be when they're 40+
or 50+ !! |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #447 on: June 17, 2015, 08:30:03 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #447 on: June 17, 2015, 08:30:03 PM » |
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Being a busy day I am just now going to post photos of those crazy fools entering and departing Ovando Montana.
So first, may I introduce you to, in alpha order:
Al Gilmour, of Scotland, has left the building and the race. Suffering from an Achilles tendon issue he just couldn't continue. Got him a ride via Ovando Shuttle Service to Missoula whose only requirement for payment was to help shuttle a vehicle from one fishing location to another. Sorry to see him go. Hope he returns.
Charles Bumgardner of SC, was not in the best of shape physically with a litany of ailments, with the worst being another rider suffering from the dreaded breathing and coughing problems. He has moved on to Lincoln where hopefully he will listen to plentiful advice and seek a doctor's opinion on his condition.
Charlie Lynch of WA. Okay he isn't listed on the race, not even ITT, but he is participating like he is. Had to give him some cred.
Jeff Hodges of Idaho and Nicklaus Gerber of Switzerland.
More to come.
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Reply #448 on: June 17, 2015, 08:34:27 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #448 on: June 17, 2015, 08:34:27 PM » |
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Episode June 17, 2015 – Trans Am Bike Race Day 12 and Tour Divide Day 6 True Ups! A quick true up of your Trans Am Bike Race Day 12 and Tour Divide Day 6 calls as Scott McKinnon pulls out, Mark Caminiti is staying in, and Brian Steele is getting checked out for a bad cough! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/podcasts/ |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #449 on: June 17, 2015, 09:02:58 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #449 on: June 17, 2015, 09:02:58 PM » |
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Photo grouping #2:
Glen Carter of NV and at the age of 64 who has told this writer that it is never too late to start this adventure.
Also a photo of his personally handmade saddles
Josh Johnson of CO
Josh Persky of MA
More to come!
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Reply #450 on: June 17, 2015, 09:17:16 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #450 on: June 17, 2015, 09:17:16 PM » |
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Ovando Montana Jun 17 take 3:
Marty Johnson of Kansas
Michael Eyb of Austraslia
Miles Carson of Alberta
Peter Schaap of New Zealand riding with Doug Jamison of BC. Friendships can result from the most incredible circumstances. Like riding the TD.
Still more pending!
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Reply #451 on: June 17, 2015, 09:22:41 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #451 on: June 17, 2015, 09:22:41 PM » |
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In and Out of Ovando Montana take 4:
Phillip Bird [no relationship to Marshall. Wonder if he gets tired of being asked that!] and the foundation he represents while on the trail
Richard Park of Wales UK
Richard Park and Michael Eyb of Austrailian: another perfect example of friendships that evolve after meeting on the trail.
Travis Water of Idaho
Stand by still more to come!
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Reply #452 on: June 17, 2015, 09:30:50 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #452 on: June 17, 2015, 09:30:50 PM » |
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Some non-rider photos:
- notes being placed on the message board downtown Ovando
- Breakfast of champions
- There are bikes and there are bikes
- Bikers in the Blackfoot [Angler]
- Inspiration abounds: Carson trying it out locally
More to come!
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Reply #453 on: June 17, 2015, 09:42:03 PM
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ECEGatorTuro
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« Reply #453 on: June 17, 2015, 09:42:03 PM » |
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I hope all is well with Larry B. he's backtracking north towards Swan Lake on pavement.
Anyone know that spot he's at? Maybe searching for a mechanical fix??
Have you heard anything from Larry? His last report was 10+ hours ago just NW of Condon. His tracker shows him eating at the steakhouse with two other guys around 11am today and then they all took off SB while Larry went NB. Then his tracker stopped reporting. Strange. I hope he's not in any trouble. There's nothing on his FB page either. Hope he's ok!! |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 - race discussion thread
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Reply #454 on: June 17, 2015, 10:11:28 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #454 on: June 17, 2015, 10:11:28 PM » |
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Another bunch of photos from Ovando Montana on Jun 17:
Ben Greene of ID
Dallis Waters of NZ who is currently this writer's winner of the Bravest Rider. Story in short is.....
............ those of you who are afraid of bear encounters must refrain from continuing ........................
Yesterday approx 32 km before Holland Lake Lodge while riding down a trail, she spotted, approx 150' in front of her, a bear. Not just a bear but what she believes is a Griz. She stopped, hit her whistle, hit her air horn. The bear rose up on it's rear haunches. She continued with the audio assault and the bear, facing her, started pawing at the ground. Then it charged. She reached for her bear spray and unloaded 1/3rd of the can at a shorter than one would like distance. Since there wasn't enough time to move from down wind she also got a bit of a hit, but the bear encountered most of it and went off the road. At that she raced passed it, the entire time screaming, whistling and continuing with the air horn. When she got enough of a distance away she stopped and cried.
Folks if you have ever come even remotely this close to a pissed off bear the very first instinct is to turn and run. The worst thing you can do. That Dallis stood her ground and countered the assault is the sign of a truly brave person, woman or man. Although she continues to argue that point.
It is our belief as locals, that since this is NOT a typical behavior we believe it possible this bear was female and had cubs in the vicinity which would result this kind of protective action.
Bravo Dallis!!!!
Also photographed:
- Darin Cebulla of MI
- Charlie Kempo of IL ***
- Jason Alexander of AR
Stand by for more.....
***** Charlie lost his GoPro on Galton Pass Descent. He has a lot of faith in humanity and hopes someone found it. If you have PLEASE!!! call Charlie Kemp at 727-560-9990.
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Reply #455 on: June 17, 2015, 10:15:22 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #455 on: June 17, 2015, 10:15:22 PM » |
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And more from jun 17:
Billy and Lina Rice tandem style
had to go with a view that shows the remarkable size difference
Tony Buchman of Fl and the message for all to remember tucked in his spokes
Mike Dickens of WY with a buddy crazy enough to join him on this adventure
stand by for yet more....
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Reply #456 on: June 17, 2015, 10:17:49 PM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #456 on: June 17, 2015, 10:17:49 PM » |
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The second wave of TD riders dropped into the Grasshopper Valley today. Eleven stopped by the lodge for service, five are spending the night.
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Reply #457 on: June 17, 2015, 10:21:05 PM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #457 on: June 17, 2015, 10:21:05 PM » |
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Continued from Montana High Country Lodge
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Reply #458 on: June 17, 2015, 10:21:30 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #458 on: June 17, 2015, 10:21:30 PM » |
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Last but not least and possibly not last since I'm really confused on what I have or have not posted:
Greg Goodman in with Hal Russel a perennial veteran and favorite rider
Colin Samaan from parts unknown.
Mike Harris
Jen March of NY
Jake Riehele CA
Most of the folks are stayin' the night with an early morning departure intended.
Have a good night
and Carry On!
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Reply #459 on: June 17, 2015, 10:22:52 PM
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Russ Kipp
Location: Polaris, MT
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« Reply #459 on: June 17, 2015, 10:22:52 PM » |
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Continued from Montana High Country Lodge.
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