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Reply #100 on: June 11, 2017, 08:43:19 AM
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jjmundt
Location: Central Iowa
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Just curious, where in the route is "the wall"? Following a friend's progress and wondering if he's past it yet.
Using just my words... The route follows the Wigwam Forest Service Road until it turns left to actually cross the Wigwam River. At this point, the route turns right, leaves the road, and goes into what looks like the woods. It's actually a trail that goes for a half mile or so...and then there's The Wall. One climbs The Wall, continues for another half mile or so, and then comes out onto another road...the one that goes toward Galton Pass, the descent off Conner Road, and the final run to the US border. I studied the route for a LONG time before I figured out where it was. It took detailed descriptions from Dave Hoswell, Jill Homer, and a little help from Google Earth before I finally figured it out.  |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #101 on: June 11, 2017, 09:14:54 AM
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Iowagriz
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« Reply #101 on: June 11, 2017, 09:14:54 AM » |
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Just curious, where in the route is "the wall"? Following a friend's progress and wondering if he's past it yet.
Using this year's track via Trackleaders.com approx mile 256. Just hover over the riders names and you will see the mileage marker. |
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Reply #102 on: June 11, 2017, 09:27:57 AM
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Location: Germany
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Reply #103 on: June 11, 2017, 09:52:33 AM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #103 on: June 11, 2017, 09:52:33 AM » |
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There have been several who went that way. |
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Reply #104 on: June 11, 2017, 11:22:19 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #104 on: June 11, 2017, 11:22:19 AM » |
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Our first NOBO, KG Rides came thru last night, spent the night at the Inn overjoyed with a hot shower and soft bed after the last few days. After breakfast at the Bullet he was out by 8 am. This was a first test for the webcam to get single photos of riders I miss; they aren't close ups but at least you can see he is alive and well.
He said Ashley Benns had been ill when he passed him and with his spot still in Helena early this morning; he thinks Ashley is still feeling a bit under the weather.
Lastly KG's waitress said he is a YOYO not just a NOBO. So if that is the case, here is hoping for a better opportunity to see him on his southern journeys.
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Reply #105 on: June 11, 2017, 11:34:58 AM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #105 on: June 11, 2017, 11:34:58 AM » |
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Introducing Jim Morrell of the UK who is SOBO as a private ITT; meaning only those with a security clearance can see his spot. He left 2 days earlier than the Grand Depart. Interesting synchronicity in the universe is that he arrived into Ovando at approximately the same time Mike Hall arrived last year. In fact they lived close to each other but from different towns. Jim got his inspiration for endurance riding and the CDT after listening to Mike Hall speak a while back.
His arrival here was meant to be.
Jim is a really friendly guy with a huge smile despite freezing his ass off last night when the temps dropped to the upper 20's around here. He napped about 10 miles south of Seeley Lake. Said Richmond Ridge still had a bit of snow on it but nothing like the horror stories of past; but he said don't mistake the fact that as difficult and painful as they tell you this race is.....it is far far worse.
He is trying to make it to Lincoln tonight and then get out of Dodge asap before the big wet storms arrive tomorrow night.
Enjoy.
I'll be back tonight for the leaders photos. Been doing it for 4 or 5 years now; can't stop if they don't.
Continue On!
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Reply #106 on: June 11, 2017, 03:03:37 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #106 on: June 11, 2017, 03:03:37 PM » |
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#TourDivide17 Bonnie Gagnon-Larvick called in from Fernie, NOBO Nick Legan called in from Pie Town, Randy Neill called in from Fernie, Peter Kraft called in from Eureka, Mike Ingram called in to say he is OUT and Andrew Stauffer called in from Whitefish! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td17/ |
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Reply #107 on: June 11, 2017, 03:41:45 PM
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Mxhdroom
Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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« Reply #107 on: June 11, 2017, 03:41:45 PM » |
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Josh gone for a bit of a snooze at Holland Lake Lodge? At least I hope that's all it is.
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Reply #108 on: June 11, 2017, 04:03:24 PM
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Marmey
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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« Reply #108 on: June 11, 2017, 04:03:24 PM » |
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Josh gone for a bit of a snooze at Holland Lake Lodge? At least I hope that's all it is.
GPS drift? Says his speed was 76.4 mph Brian is way off route now. |
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Reply #109 on: June 11, 2017, 04:24:59 PM
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Mxhdroom
Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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« Reply #109 on: June 11, 2017, 04:24:59 PM » |
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GPS drift? Says his speed was 76.4 mph Brian is way off route now. Perhaps. Just seems strange it would drift exactly to the Lodge, is all... |
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Reply #110 on: June 11, 2017, 05:07:33 PM
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HappyWanderer
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« Reply #110 on: June 11, 2017, 05:07:33 PM » |
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Josh gone for a bit of a snooze at Holland Lake Lodge? At least I hope that's all it is.
He really likes that place! We stayed there for a brief vacation after his 2015 win as we were driving back home. He checked in and got some sandwiches there for the road. The owner sent me a photo. (this is Val, Josh is my better half) |
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Reply #111 on: June 11, 2017, 05:19:06 PM
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Marmey
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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« Reply #111 on: June 11, 2017, 05:19:06 PM » |
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He really likes that place! We stayed there for a brief vacation after his 2015 win as we were driving back home. He checked in and got some sandwiches there for the road. The owner sent me a photo. (this is Val, Josh is my better half) Thanks HappyWanderer. Josh is looking great. |
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Reply #112 on: June 11, 2017, 05:30:19 PM
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Mxhdroom
Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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« Reply #112 on: June 11, 2017, 05:30:19 PM » |
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Thanks HappyWanderer. Josh is looking great.
Absolutely. Glad to see he's back on course and riding well. |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #113 on: June 11, 2017, 06:14:05 PM
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jjmundt
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #113 on: June 11, 2017, 06:14:05 PM » |
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And the duck is looking dapper as usual. Go Josh!!
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #114 on: June 11, 2017, 06:21:38 PM
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mtbcast
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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« Reply #114 on: June 11, 2017, 06:21:38 PM » |
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#TourDivide17 Sheila Reiter called in from Fernie and Glen Carter called in from Eureka! http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td17/ |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #115 on: June 11, 2017, 07:27:13 PM
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Reply #116 on: June 11, 2017, 07:36:15 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #116 on: June 11, 2017, 07:36:15 PM » |
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Our TDR 2017 leader Ben Steurbaut of Belgium has arrived into Ovando around 8 pm. He has NOT slept since the Grand Depart. And despite that he looks amazingly well. Said the detour up north cost him 4 or 5 hours off of his schedule. This is not his usual type of race so it is hard on the knees and the mind. I informed him that despite all that you are rocking it Sir. He plans on staying in Ovando for about 6 hours. He is spending the night "in Jail". Going for a hot shower at the Ovando Inn as they are still open awaiting for guests, having dinner and zonking out til 2 am. With the help of some mosquito repellent as they were eating him alive. If anybody was watching on the web cam [https://video.nest.com/live/TcqLm0pt14] he waved.
Next in line is Brian Lucido who should be here in about an 1.5 hours. I will wait for him.
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Reply #117 on: June 11, 2017, 07:40:15 PM
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BobM
Location: The Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
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« Reply #117 on: June 11, 2017, 07:40:15 PM » |
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Our TDR 2017 leader Ben Steurbaut of Belgium has arrived into Ovando around 8 pm. He has NOT slept since the Grand Depart. And despite that he looks amazingly well. Said the detour up north cost him 4 or 5 hours off of his schedule. This is not his usual type of race so it is hard on the knees and the mind. I informed him that despite all that you are rocking it Sir. He plans on staying in Ovando for about 6 hours. He is spending the night "in Jail". Going for a hot shower at the Ovando Inn as they are still open awaiting for guests, having dinner and zonking out til 2 am. With the help of some mosquito repellent as they were eating him alive. If anybody was watching on the web cam [https://video.nest.com/live/TcqLm0pt14] he waved.
Next in line is Brian Lucido who should be here in about an 1.5 hours. I will wait for him.
Been watching (and listening) on the webcam. Just heard someone say he was in the shower. Great reality TV! |
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Reply #118 on: June 11, 2017, 07:58:29 PM
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Angler
Location: Ovando, Montana
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« Reply #118 on: June 11, 2017, 07:58:29 PM » |
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Been watching (and listening) on the webcam. Just heard someone say he was in the shower. Great reality TV!
Crud I have GOT to watch what I say. Thank you for reminding me that this thing comes with audio. Good grief...... |
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Reply #119 on: June 11, 2017, 08:25:21 PM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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« Reply #119 on: June 11, 2017, 08:25:21 PM » |
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wow, the leader is already getting a room and show just two days in. Never a dull moment on the divide.
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