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06-10-19, 06:37 AM
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Then, we rode. Group ride with Mrs. rjones28 and her sister. About 8 miles. I did not Strava it.
06-10-19, 06:37 AM
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06-10-19, 06:44 AM
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06-10-19, 06:57 AM
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On the chance that anyone is interested, I am headed to Cape Cod to prep for the Marion-Bermuda Race, which starts on Friday. You can follow it here. I am on Restive. This kind of race is handicapped according to predicted boat speed and wind direction. The scratch sheet isn't out yet, but we should be somewhere in the middle of the fleet, judging by the entry list.
If you look at the tracker, you'll see everyone going south of the most direct route initially, which is because the Gulf Stream pushes you north. Also, virtually everyone is using routing software, which should put you in the most favorable wind and current for your boat.
Here's a recent snapshot of the Gulf Stream across the course. We'll have to hit the favorable sides of that "cold eddy" shown in blue and deal with the subsequent "warm eddies" in orange. We are paying for proprietary info, which may help with that, but it's going to be tricky. Wind forecasts look pretty good so far. I'm hoping for a finish latish on the fourth day, but if the wind decreases near the island, which it sometimes does, or we break something in the Gulf Stream, which happens, we could be out there for a week.
If you look at the tracker, you'll see everyone going south of the most direct route initially, which is because the Gulf Stream pushes you north. Also, virtually everyone is using routing software, which should put you in the most favorable wind and current for your boat.
Here's a recent snapshot of the Gulf Stream across the course. We'll have to hit the favorable sides of that "cold eddy" shown in blue and deal with the subsequent "warm eddies" in orange. We are paying for proprietary info, which may help with that, but it's going to be tricky. Wind forecasts look pretty good so far. I'm hoping for a finish latish on the fourth day, but if the wind decreases near the island, which it sometimes does, or we break something in the Gulf Stream, which happens, we could be out there for a week.
06-10-19, 07:13 AM
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I see a bike there too! We're not going to declare the spinnaker because it looks like a pretty tight reach all the way and we don't want the rating hit, but they may use it on the way back.
06-10-19, 07:18 AM
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Weekend weather in Missoula looking nice at this point. Low 80s with sun during the day. Low fifties with dark at night. Good tenting weather.
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06-10-19, 07:31 AM
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This on Day 2, after 66 miles on Day 1, among other things:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30006761?beta=false
15 of the 16 miles of that climb are not paved. The descent on the ID side is.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30006761?beta=false
15 of the 16 miles of that climb are not paved. The descent on the ID side is.
06-10-19, 07:38 AM
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This on Day 2, after 66 miles on Day 1, among other things:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30006761?beta=false
15 of the 16 miles of that climb are not paved. The descent on the ID side is.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30006761?beta=false
15 of the 16 miles of that climb are not paved. The descent on the ID side is.
06-10-19, 07:41 AM
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06-10-19, 07:45 AM
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06-10-19, 07:52 AM
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You never know. I have descended mountain passes heading east into really strong headwinds. Despite the logging that has taken place (you can see the effects on satellite view), there is still a decent amount of forest, which may provide shelter from any wind. What is going to make the climb harder is that there are no services en route or at my day's destination. That means I have to carry enough water, and food/snacks for the climb along with food for camp. I do get a 6 miles warm up from day 1's camp. The town of St. Regis has services, including a 24 hr. store/restaurant, so I will stock up there and likely mix a bottle of Perpetuem.. Plan is to hit the road early. Twilight starts at 5:03 that day.
06-10-19, 08:01 AM
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Oh brother. It's part of the "culture" of my office that we not turn away patients that are late. But I really pride myself that I run on time. I have a husband/wife team who were scheduled for 9:30 and 9:45AM today and they just came in at 10AM.
Sad.
Sad.
06-10-19, 08:09 AM
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You never know. I have descended mountain passes heading east into really strong headwinds. Despite the logging that has taken place (you can see the effects on satellite view), there is still a decent amount of forest, which may provide shelter from any wind. What is going to make the climb harder is that there are no services en route or at my day's destination. That means I have to carry enough water, and food/snacks for the climb along with food for camp. I do get a 6 miles warm up from day 1's camp. The town of St. Regis has services, including a 24 hr. store/restaurant, so I will stock up there and likely mix a bottle of Perpetuem.. Plan is to hit the road early. Twilight starts at 5:03 that day.
06-10-19, 10:13 AM
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This on Day 2, after 66 miles on Day 1, among other things:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30006761?beta=false
15 of the 16 miles of that climb are not paved. The descent on the ID side is.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30006761?beta=false
15 of the 16 miles of that climb are not paved. The descent on the ID side is.
06-10-19, 10:49 AM
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I'm hoping the road is in decent shape. I've been told by a cyclist on another forum that the ID is really quiet. I'll be riding it on a Monday and am curious about how many vehicles I will encounter. Camping that night along the St. Joe River.
The next day is mostly dirt and includes three rail-trails (two are dirt), including this, which I am excited to ride:
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/
Once I make it up to Lookout Pass on the NorPac Trail I can descend for 7 miles on I-90, but I am going to try to take the NorPac Trail down.
The next day is mostly dirt and includes three rail-trails (two are dirt), including this, which I am excited to ride:
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/
Once I make it up to Lookout Pass on the NorPac Trail I can descend for 7 miles on I-90, but I am going to try to take the NorPac Trail down.
06-10-19, 01:34 PM
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charge them a late fee. make the late fee double the normal consulting fee. financial pain can be a great behavior modifier.
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On the chance that anyone is interested, I am headed to Cape Cod to prep for the Marion-Bermuda Race, which starts on Friday. You can follow it here. I am on Restive. This kind of race is handicapped according to predicted boat speed and wind direction. The scratch sheet isn't out yet, but we should be somewhere in the middle of the fleet, judging by the entry list.
If you look at the tracker, you'll see everyone going south of the most direct route initially, which is because the Gulf Stream pushes you north. Also, virtually everyone is using routing software, which should put you in the most favorable wind and current for your boat.
Here's a recent snapshot of the Gulf Stream across the course. We'll have to hit the favorable sides of that "cold eddy" shown in blue and deal with the subsequent "warm eddies" in orange. We are paying for proprietary info, which may help with that, but it's going to be tricky. Wind forecasts look pretty good so far. I'm hoping for a finish latish on the fourth day, but if the wind decreases near the island, which it sometimes does, or we break something in the Gulf Stream, which happens, we could be out there for a week.
If you look at the tracker, you'll see everyone going south of the most direct route initially, which is because the Gulf Stream pushes you north. Also, virtually everyone is using routing software, which should put you in the most favorable wind and current for your boat.
Here's a recent snapshot of the Gulf Stream across the course. We'll have to hit the favorable sides of that "cold eddy" shown in blue and deal with the subsequent "warm eddies" in orange. We are paying for proprietary info, which may help with that, but it's going to be tricky. Wind forecasts look pretty good so far. I'm hoping for a finish latish on the fourth day, but if the wind decreases near the island, which it sometimes does, or we break something in the Gulf Stream, which happens, we could be out there for a week.
06-10-19, 01:53 PM
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On the chance that anyone is interested, I am headed to Cape Cod to prep for the Marion-Bermuda Race, which starts on Friday. You can follow it here. I am on Restive. This kind of race is handicapped according to predicted boat speed and wind direction. The scratch sheet isn't out yet, but we should be somewhere in the middle of the fleet, judging by the entry list.
If you look at the tracker, you'll see everyone going south of the most direct route initially, which is because the Gulf Stream pushes you north. Also, virtually everyone is using routing software, which should put you in the most favorable wind and current for your boat.
Here's a recent snapshot of the Gulf Stream across the course. We'll have to hit the favorable sides of that "cold eddy" shown in blue and deal with the subsequent "warm eddies" in orange. We are paying for proprietary info, which may help with that, but it's going to be tricky. Wind forecasts look pretty good so far. I'm hoping for a finish latish on the fourth day, but if the wind decreases near the island, which it sometimes does, or we break something in the Gulf Stream, which happens, we could be out there for a week.
If you look at the tracker, you'll see everyone going south of the most direct route initially, which is because the Gulf Stream pushes you north. Also, virtually everyone is using routing software, which should put you in the most favorable wind and current for your boat.
Here's a recent snapshot of the Gulf Stream across the course. We'll have to hit the favorable sides of that "cold eddy" shown in blue and deal with the subsequent "warm eddies" in orange. We are paying for proprietary info, which may help with that, but it's going to be tricky. Wind forecasts look pretty good so far. I'm hoping for a finish latish on the fourth day, but if the wind decreases near the island, which it sometimes does, or we break something in the Gulf Stream, which happens, we could be out there for a week.
I hope it's both fun,. and safe.
06-10-19, 01:56 PM
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