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Reply #160 on: March 28, 2017, 10:12:41 AM
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Ailuropoda
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I've noticed the lack of posts, too. On the other hand I'm not making as big a deal of the Tour Divide this year. I've got my bike, my gear, and I know what to expect so from the point of view of needing advice and encouragement (or dire warnings) I'm pretty good.
Maybe the popularity of the TD has peaked. There just aren't that many people out there with the combination of interest, time, determination, and ability to race it.
I've also noticed interest waning on other cycling forums on almost every topic. Mountain Bike Review, for example, is positively sleepy nowadays. I don't think people even care about arguing over wheel sizes anymore, if you can believe it.
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Reply #161 on: March 28, 2017, 10:31:15 AM
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It has all moved over to Facebook - several new posts everyday in the 2017 Tour Divide Race group
I prefer it in the forums - seems easier to monitor subjects of interest and less scattered about
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Reply #162 on: March 28, 2017, 07:26:28 PM
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BobM
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It has all moved over to Facebook - several new posts everyday in the 2017 Tour Divide Race group
I prefer it in the forums - seems easier to monitor subjects of interest and less scattered about
I agree. Facebook can be a bit of a maze. As for interest, there are over 170 people registered on the unofficial spreadsheet, so probably at least 200 participants this year. |
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Reply #163 on: March 28, 2017, 09:25:52 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
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Tour Divide is OVER!
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Reply #164 on: March 28, 2017, 10:19:30 PM
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kato
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Tour Divide is OVER!
Over! Done! No more!! No one should line up! That way some middle-aged, out of shape, has-been with bad knees and a rubber duck zip tied to his bike might have a chance of getting pie first. 10th anniversary of the TD is this year. Just gets better with age. |
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Reply #165 on: March 29, 2017, 04:08:24 AM
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« Reply #165 on: March 29, 2017, 04:08:24 AM » |
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Over! Done! No more!! No one should line up! That way some middle-aged, out of shape, has-been with bad knees and a rubber duck zip tied to his bike might have a chance of getting pie first.
My take away from this is that I need a rubber duck. |
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Reply #166 on: March 29, 2017, 05:44:14 PM
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10th anniversary of the TD is this year.
Just gets better with age.
The perfect year to race it! |
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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ― Charles Dickens
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2017 Race Preparation
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Reply #167 on: March 30, 2017, 07:17:02 PM
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Flinch
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According to ABC news and the Indipac press release, Mike Hall may have been struck by a car and killed at around 1 pm PST today while racing in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race in Australi, several miles south of Canberra. Mike had completed 5000 km of the 5,500 km race.
Kristoff Allegart, the race leader, reportedly pulled out of the race after hearing of the accident.
I am just sick
Glen
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And once the Race is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the Race is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the Race, you won't be the same person who rode in. That's what the Race is all about.
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Reply #168 on: March 30, 2017, 08:57:58 PM
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eec
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According to ABC news and the Indipac press release, Mike Hall may have been struck by a car and killed at around 1 pm PST today while racing in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race in Australi, several miles south of Canberra. Mike had completed 5000 km of the 5,500 km race.
Kristoff Allegart, the race leader, reportedly pulled out of the race after hearing of the accident.
I am just sick
Glen
Oh my god. If this is true, I don't even know what to say. |
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Reply #169 on: March 31, 2017, 04:34:49 AM
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BobM
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Oh my god. If this is true, I don't even know what to say.
It's been confirmed by news reports - there is a link over on the TD Facebook pages. It sucks. |
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Reply #170 on: March 31, 2017, 02:09:55 PM
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So sad, he was such and inspiration to all of us!
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Reply #171 on: March 31, 2017, 07:20:16 PM
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We watched "Inspired to Ride" tonight. Quite somber.
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Reply #172 on: April 01, 2017, 02:47:47 PM
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kiwidave
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« Reply #172 on: April 01, 2017, 02:47:47 PM » |
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I've noticed the lack of posts, too. On the other hand I'm not making as big a deal of the Tour Divide this year. I've got my bike, my gear, and I know what to expect so from the point of view of needing advice and encouragement (or dire warnings) I'm pretty good.
Maybe the popularity of the TD has peaked. There just aren't that many people out there with the combination of interest, time, determination, and ability to race it.
I've also noticed interest waning on other cycling forums on almost every topic. Mountain Bike Review, for example, is positively sleepy nowadays. I don't think people even care about arguing over wheel sizes anymore, if you can believe it.
More interest than ever - 180 starters entered. A certain Josh Kato just threw his hat in the ring again too! (No time stated ... ) There are some Facebook Groups which have become poplular, probably because it is more user friendly, has a simple search function (not that many people use it unfortunately), is easy to start sub threads and it is on everyone's smart phone. Having read all the past forums here there are pros and cons of each, but racer involvement on Facebook is very high. Popular Groups are: Endurance Rides and Bikepacking (this was Scott Thigpen's group - now general bikepacking and ultraracing) 5,500 members https://www.facebook.com/groups/ultraride/Tour Divide Racers page: Race Pics, Blog Links, Race Updates and Race Info (TD specific group) 2,000 members https://www.facebook.com/groups/tourdivide/Tour Divide Race 2017 - Racer Updates, Pics, Gear, Resources (TD specfic group) 500 members https://www.facebook.com/groups/825014527629477/ |
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Reply #173 on: April 01, 2017, 02:59:06 PM
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I was in most of those groups. I ran into a bit of an elitist attitude and it reminded me of why I don't do much on facebook.. This place has always been a bit more laid back.
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Reply #174 on: April 01, 2017, 03:02:12 PM
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Flinch
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...am I the only Luddite that doesn't have a Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/WhatsupJack account? Sheesh, I'm old. Gets like that waiting for the Pony Express mail drop.  |
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And once the Race is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the Race is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the Race, you won't be the same person who rode in. That's what the Race is all about.
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Reply #175 on: April 01, 2017, 04:41:01 PM
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Flinch
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By the way... A fund for Mike Hall's family has been set up as a Just Giving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/MikehallFirst place, around the world race Twice first place, Tour Divide First place, Trans Am race First place, in our hearts forever |
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And once the Race is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the Race is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the Race, you won't be the same person who rode in. That's what the Race is all about.
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Reply #176 on: April 11, 2017, 12:48:25 PM
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I was in most of those groups. I ran into a bit of an elitist attitude and it reminded me of why I don't do much on facebook.. This place has always been a bit more laid back.
Sorry to hear that. Please let me know about any specific experience you had etc and I will see what I can do to help. |
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Reply #177 on: April 19, 2017, 12:19:46 AM
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kato
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More interest than ever - 180 starters entered. A certain Josh Kato just threw his hat in the ring again too! (No time stated ... )
Even if my body/mind were willing/able I will never go faster than 13:22:51. Time of finish seems less important than the why we want to finish. |
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Reply #178 on: April 19, 2017, 12:50:59 AM
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Time of finish seems less important than the why we want to finish.
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Reply #179 on: April 19, 2017, 05:39:09 AM
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bon
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Even if my body/mind were willing/able I will never go faster than 13:22:51. Time of finish seems less important than the why we want to finish.
Exactly. I will always be slow due to medical conditions but my reason for racing has never been to win. It has been to give to the trail all I am, to give to others all I can, and to experience one of the most amazing opportunities of a lifetime. See you soon. |
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