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Reply #380 on: June 17, 2015, 07:10:14 AM
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From Dallas, right? I noticed the Oak Cliff Bike jersey and figured it was him! Oak Cliff native myself.
Yep! OCBC IN DA HOUSSSSE!! (more like 'in da mountainssss'  ) We have 2 guys out there from Dallas this year.. Josh Daugherty (OCBC) & Phillip Bird (Big Pig Racing) both out there racing to support 2 charities - Pedal Against PTSD & Big Pig Cancer Foundation. http://www.tdrfundraiser.com |
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Reply #381 on: June 17, 2015, 07:11:38 AM
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mtbcast
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« Reply #381 on: June 17, 2015, 07:11:38 AM » |
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I am heading back to the place I left route
Will ride to Helena and see how I feel
Thx all
Do what's best for you and your family, Mark! |
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Reply #382 on: June 17, 2015, 07:11:47 AM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #382 on: June 17, 2015, 07:11:47 AM » |
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#TourDivide15 - Ryan Henry called in from Helena! Troy Hopwood called in from Lincoln! Doug Wenger called in from Helena! And Eleanor McDonough called in from Helena! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td15/ |
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Reply #383 on: June 17, 2015, 07:14:47 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #383 on: June 17, 2015, 07:14:47 AM » |
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Good Morning World from Ovando MT where it is currently 8:12 am. And here are the first three of hopefully MANY photos to follow on what looks to be a gorgeous day in paradise. At least it is paradise for those of us just sitting back and watching the riders work through here.
Following are photos of "Camp Ovando" this morning and breakfast with:
Jeff Hopkins of ID
Glenn Carter of NV
Kevin Houser of WV
Nicklaus Gerber of Switzerland and
John Campbell of CO.
Unfortunately Katie Monaco decided to sleep a few miles out of town and miss her breakfast and photo op. Bummer.
Should be another busy day! Enjoy and....
Carry ON!
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Reply #384 on: June 17, 2015, 07:33:44 AM
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RideLikeAlf
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« Reply #384 on: June 17, 2015, 07:33:44 AM » |
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Hi everyone. I am absolutely loving this years TD. However...
I have a question that I'm sure many of you may have already considered.
What do you think about the use of drop bars and cyclocross bikes in what is considered a mountainbike race?
I don't know what the situation is in the US but here in the UK you are not allowed to enter MTB races using cyclocross bikes. Equally I would believe that the use of drop bars would also be frowned upon.
Please don't shoot the messenger here, I think that I am asking a valid question and I am interested in hearing other peoples opinions.
Thanks. Neil.
Not on your Nellie! I just rode my cross bike in UK MTB Enduros on the last two Sundays - there is no such restriction over here in Blighty. As far as the TD is concerned I can think of at least 3 good reasons why I wouldn't want to risk it on my cross bike:- 1. the lava pavement section 2. the sand traps south of Silver City 3. the rail trail section When you also add in all of the rocky downhill sections, you really don't want to be on a cross bike with two inch tyres. Having said all that, I am full of admiration for the guy who's giving it a go on a cross bike this year. Can't wait to see how it goes for him and his post-race feedback. |
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Reply #385 on: June 17, 2015, 07:43:53 AM
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Briansong
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« Reply #385 on: June 17, 2015, 07:43:53 AM » |
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I am heading back to the place I left route
Will ride to Helena and see how I feel
Thx all
Awesome Mark!! |
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Reply #386 on: June 17, 2015, 07:50:13 AM
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Iowagriz
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« Reply #386 on: June 17, 2015, 07:50:13 AM » |
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Cool to see two young brothers out there. Noticed (from the pictures) that Will and Nick Bodewes are riding together. Ages 16 and 17 according to Trackleaders. What a cool adventure for a couple of high schoolers.
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Reply #387 on: June 17, 2015, 08:08:50 AM
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the tortoise
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« Reply #387 on: June 17, 2015, 08:08:50 AM » |
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Cool to see two young brothers out there. Noticed (from the pictures) that Will and Nick Bodewes are riding together. Ages 16 and 17 according to Trackleaders. What a cool adventure for a couple of high schoolers.
Quite a few riders this year under 20. Will & Luke Bodewes 16 and 17 years old David (dad) Patrick and Daniel Morrison 19 and 17 years old John (dad) and Dylan DeVries 17 years old Billy Rice (dad) and Lina Rice 16 years old on a tandem. But perhaps even more impressive is the number of riders over 60! My new hero is Rob Orr who is in 14th overall at the ripe young age of 60! This inspires those of us who are a little long in the tooth. Bob also did the AZT 750 and finished 4th overall! |
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Reply #388 on: June 17, 2015, 08:13:27 AM
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« Reply #388 on: June 17, 2015, 08:13:27 AM » |
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Looks like Bill P is posted at the top of Red Rock Pass to welcome the leaders to Idaho. Pics?
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- When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself – Shunryu Suzuki
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Reply #389 on: June 17, 2015, 08:17:53 AM
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aarond
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« Reply #389 on: June 17, 2015, 08:17:53 AM » |
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Dream4est-- way to hang in there and keep the streak alive, you have to get back to NM anyway, May as well ride. Elliot Dumont-- looking strong, David H-- you got this, go back to your ultra roots. Lots of fast ladies this year, and Marshall Bird at 59 and Robert Orr are crushing it. Fast as it is this year, hoping to see Jeff Branham give it a go with some good weather.
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Reply #390 on: June 17, 2015, 08:22:39 AM
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geekonabike
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« Reply #390 on: June 17, 2015, 08:22:39 AM » |
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Quite a few riders this year under 20.
Will & Luke Bodewes 16 and 17 years old
David (dad) Patrick and Daniel Morrison 19 and 17 years old
John (dad) and Dylan DeVries 17 years old
Billy Rice (dad) and Lina Rice 16 years old on a tandem.
But perhaps even more impressive is the number of riders over 60! My new hero is Rob Orr who is in 14th overall at the ripe young age of 60! This inspires those of us who are a little long in the tooth. Bob also did the AZT 750 and finished 4th overall!
Also the Jolly bros seem to be hanging with the 65yr old Micheal Ingram NoBound |
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Reply #391 on: June 17, 2015, 08:59:02 AM
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tanman1337
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« Reply #391 on: June 17, 2015, 08:59:02 AM » |
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Good job Mark. Way to hang in there buddy. You have been riding really hard. Keep up the good work!
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Reply #392 on: June 17, 2015, 09:08:14 AM
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schillingsworth
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« Reply #392 on: June 17, 2015, 09:08:14 AM » |
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Looks like Lael got fixed up right!! She's blazing towards that EZ ghost. JayP starting to put a sizable gap on Neil with Seb & Alex not far behind. So many good races within the race going on.
Mark C, glad to hear you're headed back out.
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Reply #393 on: June 17, 2015, 09:10:25 AM
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tanman1337
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« Reply #393 on: June 17, 2015, 09:10:25 AM » |
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Mark, if it makes you feel any better...FB just posted a picture of us one year ago today of us both icing our knees in Columbia Falls after our knees were destroyed and our spirits were even worse due to the horrible weather. You are so much further than where we were a year ago. Keep it up brother. I believe in you. Just wish I could have been out there seeking out the triple crown with ya
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Reply #394 on: June 17, 2015, 09:10:32 AM
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dp
Health Coach. Hope Dealer. Mountain Bike Junkie.
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« Reply #394 on: June 17, 2015, 09:10:32 AM » |
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Mark I'm posting the interview we did in Banff. Not to talk you out of pulling from the race. Rather to give you some perspective on what you were thinking before the race as we talked. What ever you decide, maybe this will help. It will certainly help others. It was a great discussion and I'd planned to play it back a little later but maybe this way everyone following the race and contemplating doing this race will get some perspective and inspiration and perhaps it will help you too! Bonus Episode – An Interview with #TourDivide ’15 Racer Mark Caminiti! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/podcasts/Thanks for posting this Joe. Inspiring. Glad to see Mark heading back out. -dp |
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Reply #395 on: June 17, 2015, 09:32:40 AM
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« Reply #395 on: June 17, 2015, 09:32:40 AM » |
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Wow, 66 yo Jim Trumpey is back on course. He went to Whitefish on the highway, but came back to near Eureka and is back on the route.
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Reply #396 on: June 17, 2015, 09:40:14 AM
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tanman1337
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« Reply #396 on: June 17, 2015, 09:40:14 AM » |
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Thanks for posting this Joe. Inspiring. Glad to see Mark heading back out. -dp
Agreed! That was a good interview. Thanks Joe. Mark texted me a bit ago and said he has his head back. I think you are going to see a big push from him today/tonight -Tanner |
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Reply #397 on: June 17, 2015, 09:42:55 AM
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woody
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« Reply #397 on: June 17, 2015, 09:42:55 AM » |
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Do what's best for you and your family, Mark!
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Reply #398 on: June 17, 2015, 09:47:27 AM
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mikepro
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« Reply #398 on: June 17, 2015, 09:47:27 AM » |
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Marshal Bird! Crossed Fleecer this morning, and holding down 9th spot into Day 6, but just like years ago another Czech right on your heels, Marshal. Speaking of Fleecer, here's what I think of the 59yr old MB's effort so far (pic) ...
Looks like Dylan T caught up to Josh K again, and they are cruising in 5th out of Lima (bean). Top 4 are each reporting 10miles stagger (45mins to 1hr apart) - fascinating.
Also, I see that despite not having a bivy (per earlier post), Lael found a place to rest for 2.5 to 3 hrs last night in Basin, MT. Looks like only brief stops in Butte this morning ... her pink dot looks to be moving with purpose.
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Reply #399 on: June 17, 2015, 10:00:13 AM
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mikepro
Location: Bend, OR
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« Reply #399 on: June 17, 2015, 10:00:13 AM » |
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Hey, is there a leader list of riders over 60...top ten as of right now? Can anyone tell me how I can find it on trackleaders? Thanks!
Don't think there's a list on TL, you have to do the leg word to click on each rider name or dot get their age. As far as I can tell the 60+ pack is lead by Robert Orr, followed by Mitchell Potter. Didn't go any further back than riders currently thru Lincoln. Edit: although Robert O dot has not moved from Butte in 13+ hours. Not sure what's going there. |
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