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Post by r0b1et on Aug 15, 2014 13:33:36 GMT
I have a friend of a friend who I've met a couple of times in the race I've been tracking, he's number 7 (Nick Dodd). It looks like he's taking a "non-standard" route to the Stelvio. Allegaert is a machine, he's only been stopped for 8hrs 22 since 08:00 on Saturday. How do you know Dudd then?! I am also rooting for #7, in the hope that he gets further than last time, the lazy batardHe came on a couple of our evening rides. Usually having done about 100 miles first - How far did he get last time? I know his knee packed in. And his pedal is this time. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 19:10:05 GMT
Look out for #99, Chris Dobbs or Dobbsy!
He, like a few others, have had a bit of bother with Garmins as his crashed and then the Usb port snapped leading to him dropping back in the field as he went down the wrong valley.
I've been told 13 of the riders have also had issues with theirs as well, I would have probably packed a couple of maps myself as well just incase.
I'd love to do it myself (if I ever was fit enough) but not on the bikes that some are doing it on!
The second placed guy last time I checked is doing it on a De Rosa Super King. I know he's sponsored by their UK distributors, but with a large part of the journey going through some less well off countries, I'd be very wary of stopping in case the bike was nicked!
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Post by KiwiBeard on Aug 16, 2014 17:24:33 GMT
one of the riders who appeared to be stuck in Paris for quite some time, has miraculously appeared just outside Athens airport.
I guess a DQ is on the cards, but I guess the end of race party is worth it.
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 16, 2014 17:35:24 GMT
Nice video from a couple of guys in last year's event who were sponsored by Specialized
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m_X31xnG2A The link is to the first of at least 4 clips. Language is a bite ripe in places so take care if you have small people or other sensitive ears around. |
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 16, 2014 17:55:36 GMT
Great line from the 2nd clip -
It feels like Stelvio took a part of my cycling soul - I want to get that back.
When you watch the clip you can see why! |
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Post by r0b1et on Aug 16, 2014 20:39:19 GMT
Allegaert is into Turkey, expect he'll be finished by time I get up.
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 16, 2014 20:52:56 GMT
The race for second place is really shaping up. 3 riders, two different routes. Have a feeling they may be cycling through most of the night too. In the 4th clip from the 2 guys who rode last year's race you get a description of what it's like riding all day and then all night and most of the next day. Some great lines in there "If you're lucky you get chased by a dog. That wakes you up for 20 minutes".
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Post by goffski on Aug 16, 2014 21:34:49 GMT
Nice video from a couple of guys in last year's event who were sponsored by Specialized
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m_X31xnG2A The link is to the first of at least 4 clips. Language is a bite ripe in places so take care if you have small people or other sensitive ears around. Simply amazing! Well worth a watch. |
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Post by beatnik69 on Aug 16, 2014 22:23:21 GMT
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 17, 2014 5:12:42 GMT
I told my wife I was thinking of doing this next year. She thought I was serious and told me to go for it.  But will she lend you the Tom Tom...?  |
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 17, 2014 6:24:45 GMT
Allegaert is into Turkey, expect he'll be finished by time I get up. Looks like he made it before the control car. Hope he can take a photo of a newspaper with a clock tower in the background! (Or that they just trust the tracker of course!) |
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 17, 2014 6:26:31 GMT
Just like the Tour, it's all about the other top spots. Shaping up to be an exciting finish.
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Post by erictherat on Aug 17, 2014 8:14:06 GMT
Nice video from a couple of guys in last year's event who were sponsored by Specialized
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m_X31xnG2A The link is to the first of at least 4 clips. Language is a bite ripe in places so take care if you have small people or other sensitive ears around. Simply amazing! Well worth a watch. finished watchin them late last night. great vids. loved the view of different people riding for different reasons, and the ride changing as it evolved. inspiring. made me even more think of @davefy7 touring holiday. really have an ache for a lil adventure. |
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Post by KiwiBeard on Aug 17, 2014 12:40:25 GMT
One of the riders has been hit by a car, and is now in Verona Hospital with suspected broken leg.
Its not all fun and games.
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Post by ChrisD on Aug 17, 2014 14:08:45 GMT
I think another also had a spill with a car and suffered fracture ribs, unless it's the same rider and the body parts are crossed!
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