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Reply #400 on: June 19, 2017, 09:58:55 AM
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dskunk
Location: Toronto On Canada
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Hi wondering if someone can provide some advice on checking up on a rider. Got a text from my son Brad Ryan last night that he was not feeling well and haven't been able to reach him since. His tracker has not reported any movement over the last 12 hours. He's between Boulder and Atlantic city at the 1284 mile mark.
Looks like your son just woke up and is back on the bike. Hope he's feeling better too! |
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Cheers, Dave Stowe
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Reply #401 on: June 19, 2017, 10:25:42 AM
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duffar
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« Reply #401 on: June 19, 2017, 10:25:42 AM » |
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Yep I see that... vertical and moving anyway  Thanks! |
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Reply #402 on: June 19, 2017, 11:38:11 AM
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PKraft_Sr.
Location: Gainesville Florida
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« Reply #402 on: June 19, 2017, 11:38:11 AM » |
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If it helps ease your mind any, my son(PK) went by there at 10AM this morning. Although I have no contact with him I can assure you he would make sure he was okay if your son was in trouble.
Food for thought - we have a "no contact" agreement, just makes it easier for them, especially when the mental psyche starts to get fragile around week two.
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Reply #403 on: June 19, 2017, 11:48:31 AM
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duffar
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« Reply #403 on: June 19, 2017, 11:48:31 AM » |
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Thanks PK. I know I'm sounding like one of those parents  I wouldn't be concerned other than his last text and then 12 hrs of no movement or response. He's up on the road stopped so its probably just a mechanical issue at this point. I think its a less worry some to be on an adventure than to watch someone on an adventure Your no contact policy probably makes it easier on everyone! |
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Reply #404 on: June 19, 2017, 12:23:09 PM
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bgiro
Location: On a long a low elevation rail trail, East of Omaha..
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« Reply #404 on: June 19, 2017, 12:23:09 PM » |
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Did the route get changed?
The last time I checked the NOBO's did not go up the Gold Dust trail to avoid the SOBO's on the narrow trial.
Just asking.
(Some time later)...
I see that the Gold Dust trail is an option for NOBO's. Sorry for any unnecessary noise.
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Reply #405 on: June 19, 2017, 01:05:17 PM
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PMalcolm
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« Reply #405 on: June 19, 2017, 01:05:17 PM » |
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Ben broke his frame!!! Big crack on the downtube by the looks of his photo on FB
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Reply #406 on: June 19, 2017, 01:16:25 PM
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PKraft_Sr.
Location: Gainesville Florida
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« Reply #406 on: June 19, 2017, 01:16:25 PM » |
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Thanks PK. I know I'm sounding like one of those parents I wouldn't be concerned other than his last text and then 12 hrs of no movement or response. He's up on the road stopped so its probably just a mechanical issue at this point. I think its a less worry some to be on an adventure than to watch someone on an adventure Your no contact policy probably makes it easier on everyone! Your right! It is hard being on this side of the equation, especially when it's your kid. I can only imagine how gut wrenching it would be to get the text and then nothing. Brutal. Lot of people have been thru there, he'll be alright. Looks like he may have had someone pick him up and give him a ride! |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #407 on: June 19, 2017, 01:34:12 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #407 on: June 19, 2017, 01:34:12 PM » |
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Damn, Ben! Way to be a total crusher! I wonder if the frame sustained damage from the fork incident? Such a strange place for a crack, eh?!
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Reply #408 on: June 19, 2017, 01:42:15 PM
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PMalcolm
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« Reply #408 on: June 19, 2017, 01:42:15 PM » |
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Looks like something has scored through the carbon rather than a crack. No luck that boy.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #409 on: June 19, 2017, 01:47:14 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #409 on: June 19, 2017, 01:47:14 PM » |
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Hopefully Ben can limp into Salida (that downhill is going to be tough!) and he can swap out frames. Won't be the first time that's happened. Hopefully, that will work with his budget. A Recon fork is one thing, but replacing a frame may hurt a little more :/ Maybe he's considering options in Breck., but I don't know if the shops there are full-service, or more geared to rentals. The closest one on route would be the one right next to Breck. Brewery. Sending luck, Ben!
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Reply #410 on: June 19, 2017, 02:02:06 PM
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PMalcolm
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« Reply #410 on: June 19, 2017, 02:02:06 PM » |
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Ben says there's nothing compatible or affordable in Breckinridge so he's pushing on. Hardcore
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Reply #411 on: June 19, 2017, 02:17:03 PM
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Reply #412 on: June 19, 2017, 02:24:29 PM
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tbmd9er
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« Reply #412 on: June 19, 2017, 02:24:29 PM » |
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OK, I know people have been bashing on the FB site, and I have been following on this forum, but I fell like I'm missing out on some of the action. Can someone post a link to the best FB site? I can't find the moist current on my searches
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Reply #413 on: June 19, 2017, 02:38:33 PM
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Get Mounted
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« Reply #413 on: June 19, 2017, 02:38:33 PM » |
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Can someone please clarify for me, are racers no longer under threat of being relegated to touring status on trackleaders this year? I remember last year we had to maintain above a certain five day average to still be symbolised on the map as 'racers'.
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Reply #414 on: June 19, 2017, 02:47:37 PM
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GregMay
Location: Hebden Bridge, UK
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OK, I know people have been bashing on the FB site, and I have been following on this forum, but I fell like I'm missing out on some of the action. Can someone post a link to the best FB site? I can't find the moist current on my searches
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=tour+divide+facebook |
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Greg
Rides bikes, pulls skids...badly.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 - race discussion thread
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Reply #415 on: June 19, 2017, 03:53:39 PM
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Reply #416 on: June 19, 2017, 04:19:46 PM
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Two Tired
Location: Conoco Station
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Reply #417 on: June 19, 2017, 04:48:50 PM
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duffar
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« Reply #417 on: June 19, 2017, 04:48:50 PM » |
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Looks like he may have had someone pick him up and give him a ride!
Yep, turns out one of the other riders stopped and checked on him and he was having some medical issues (food poisoning by the sounds of it). Tyler flagged down some help and he got a ride back to Boulder where he'll rest and recover. Pretty hot, dry, and desolate in that area so its great to see the riders watching out for each other. Thank you Tyler! |
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Reply #418 on: June 19, 2017, 06:55:15 PM
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taprider
Location: North Vancouver
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« Reply #418 on: June 19, 2017, 06:55:15 PM » |
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Hey Smart A$$ so your first link's latest post is from 2016 2nd link's first post is from May 2017 3rd link's first post is June 13 2017 None of these seem to be the "best site" to actually follow the race anyway tbmd9er said he already did searches |
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Reply #419 on: June 19, 2017, 07:22:58 PM
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fromBrushMtn
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« Reply #419 on: June 19, 2017, 07:22:58 PM » |
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Ok, I really appreciate the effort that has gone into maintaining this space.... I am also really grateful for the access it provides me to some OG members of this community...(: (Hi gang!!) I keep my login current in order to not lose touch w folks....(: That said, this ongoing banter about the location of and preference for where pictures are posted...when there is an exciting race happening out there....(?) Well, it doesn't inspire forum excitement from here! I was asked by ML many MANY years ago to post photos elsewhere, due to the space they were consuming on the forum servers. So, as for many years now, I am posting my photos on my Lodge FB page... https://m.facebook.com/BrushMountainLodge/Go there, don't go there.... I don't care! Happy stalking, people!! |
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