#1134706 - 06/30/12 10:44 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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Mike Musgrove
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He made it to Idaho. We should sponsor the lad for something. How many miles does he have left?
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#1134749 - 07/01/12 02:19 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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RGR
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Hi guys..just checking in from my tent in city park New meadows idaho.
It been a really hot two days in cluding a ride through hells canyon.
Pics on blog and videos on facebook..any just friend me on fb to see the videos..
Thanks for all the interest and support..cheers.
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#1134754 - 07/01/12 02:47 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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NOK
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man .. you seem a little tired .. I can understand... keep up the stamina.. call me when u get to cave in rock// free shower and bed and food
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#1134763 - 07/01/12 03:09 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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NOK
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rolf is blogging,, check him out///
love you Man
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#1134765 - 07/01/12 03:13 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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RGR
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Thanks mate.
My exact route is here.
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#1134766 - 07/01/12 03:14 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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RGR
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#1134767 - 07/01/12 03:34 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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NOK
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as i said cave in rock is 60 miles away.. your forward skipped that spot ..
how you doing MAN? glad to have you here<<<>>>>
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#1134777 - 07/01/12 04:58 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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Damn it... I am going to be gone out to California from about the 12th to the 20th of July
Watching your progress I think this may be when you cross through Colorado....
I would really consider driving up to meet you if I was around...
Do give me a call and let me know when you know when you will be going through Pueblo Colorado. I PM'd you my phone earlier...
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#1134791 - 07/01/12 06:21 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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Hmmm looking at the map, you are not going to be in any city of size until Missoula Montana
I did a quick look on the web - there appear to be about 8 big bike shops in Missoula Montana
The only one I could see information about Brooks saddles is REI, and they show no stock on any Brooks saddles. Maybe one of the others will have one - they don't really list stock. I can do some checking for you but it will have to be on Monday when they are open.
In fact the only place I see that lists stock on a BROOKS B17 CHAMPION is in Boulder Colorado.
Damn, those things are pricey - a Brooks B17 champion lists at $170
Give me the exact model you need, and I will try to run one down for you. Maybe I can get it shipped to a bike store in Missoula.
I can do some checking.. but it will probably have to be on Monday
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#1134793 - 07/01/12 06:50 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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Missoula shows as 250 miles from New Meadows where you are now. And basically nothing in between.
There are a couple small town - Grangeville - about 80 miles north of you and then Kooskia about 25 miles past that, and then about 140 miles of NOTHING
Your arse is going to be mighty pinched by then.... get some duct tape...
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#1134794 - 07/01/12 07:52 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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Timster
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You will love Missoulla. Keep on truckin'...aahh ridin'
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#1134817 - 07/01/12 02:48 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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RGR
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Bear that's great info thanks. The model I want is a brooks b17 champion. It the model with no springs under my arse..the bike shop will know the one. If it can be shipped to Missoula that would be ace. I can get them a credit card number. phone connection s seem few and far between out here..got WiFi on park here. Oh the saddle should be in tan colour not black I will also try to hunt one down but if you can help I'd be very appreciative mate :))))
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#1134838 - 07/01/12 04:23 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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Man - the B17 champion is very hard to find in the US
B17 Standard is pretty available
B17 Special is pretty available
B17 Team Professional is pretty available
B17 Narrow is pretty available
B17 Imperial is pretty available
B17 Select is pretty available
So far the only place I see that even mentions the B17 Champion is the shop in boulder Colorado, and direct shipment from the UK
I can check with the Boulder shop tomorrow to see if they really have stock
Or you can check for yourself, if you have wireless access - here is their website.
http://www.therandonneeshop.com/content/shipping_info
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#1134848 - 07/01/12 05:41 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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pbrowne
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what a cool read - glad you're handling the weather well - i promise the states get smaller the further east you go rolf (with the exception of Montana) - can't wait to meet you.
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#1134914 - 07/01/12 11:28 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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RGR
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A b 17 standard in tan leather would be just fine to. I have WiFi but can't call anybody. Guess what I need is to have one to collect in Missoula...ill c if I can find a bike shop there who can get one but its easier by phone ...do you think you could call one for me if I get you my credit card details? I don't have time to wait for e mail and if I have WiFi on next town or not...I think I'm asking you to literally save my ass here lol!
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#1134928 - 07/02/12 12:20 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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GAMBLE
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You'll wish you lived in Missoula....and never rode a bike through those roads the entire time you're passing through MT. 
Let me know if you need any "assistance" in Missoula. I would recommend stopping there for a couple days.
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#1134929 - 07/02/12 12:27 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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I will call the bike stores I see on the web in Missoula tomorrow and see if any stock a B17 standard. I see it comes in Black, Honey and Brown (pretty dark). I assume when you say tan, you want the Honey.
I do see three bike stores in Portland that show stock on the B17 standard. Maybe if none of the stores in Missoula stock it, the Timster can help get one to you....
Or we can work on getting one shipped into Missoula from some online seller somehow. The trick is figuring out who to ship it to....
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#1134930 - 07/02/12 12:28 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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Gamble, do you have an address in Missoula where a bike saddle could be shipped for him to pick up?
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#1134932 - 07/02/12 12:30 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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GAMBLE
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Man....I hope you don't have to go onto Highway 2.
It's a long ride. I would seriously take a break in Missoula.
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#1134933 - 07/02/12 12:31 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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GAMBLE
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Give me a minute....tracking now.
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#1134940 - 07/02/12 12:51 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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GAMBLE
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Rolf...Monday morning call 406-543-6623.
This is the number to the Missoula Chamber of Commerce.
Tell them you are a foreigner and are riding through MT and need a place to receive a new bike seat.
The president/CEO is Kim Latrielle.....Instead of calling I would highly recommend you just show up in person at 825 E. Front St and they will likely do what they can to help.
Play your cards right.
Oh...and enjoy MT.
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#1134947 - 07/02/12 01:11 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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NOK
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can you use duct tape on the split till you get another seat?
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#1135067 - 07/02/12 04:36 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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I found you a B17 STANDARD saddle in Honey color in stock in Missoula!!!!!!!!!
Open Road Bicycle
406-549-2453
517 South Orange street
He says he has it hanging on the wall. Also has it in Dark Brown. $99
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#1135099 - 07/02/12 06:53 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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C Jo Go
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A b 17 standard in tan leather would be just fine to. I have WiFi but can't call anybody. Guess what I need is to have one to collect in Missoula...ill c if I can find a bike shop there who can get one but its easier by phone ...do you think you could call one for me if I get you my credit card details? I don't have time to wait for e mail and if I have WiFi on next town or not...I think I'm asking you to literally save my ass here lol!
You are in good hands ~! Best "support" team in the US ~!!
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#1135125 - 07/02/12 10:02 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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RGR
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Just got to kooskia hog WiFi in a bar but no phone signL anywhere here. BeT you are a star mate..thankyou. I'm going to try email them now and have them hind it for me . Maybe you could call them as welll for me and tell them to hold it and ill ggive them a visa card when I get
there? The honey colour is the one for me.
I should make missoullA in two or three days. I leave my cell off to preserve battery life so the best thing is e mail if they want to reach me.
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#1135140 - 07/02/12 11:52 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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Looks to me like it is going to be real empty between Kooskia and Missoula... make sure you are carrying enough food - you are going to be following a river so water is probably OK
I do not know what your maps show but GOOGLE maps show NOTHING except one travel lodge and rafting outlet up a ways from Kooskia, and then absolutely NOTHING
I bet it is going to be just gorgeous country though
I asked the guy at the bike store if he could hold the saddle and he just laughed and said he really doubted it would get sold in the next 2 or 3 days...
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#1135148 - 07/03/12 02:18 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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Eric Collins
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Silvey and String Jammer will rendezvous with you in Missoula and serenade you with "Back in the Saddle Again." Please tip generously.
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#1135184 - 07/03/12 07:27 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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Timster
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I am hoping someone is writing a song about Rolfs trip. Yup pretty dead till you get to Missoula. Pretty as hell though.
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#1135273 - 07/03/12 04:12 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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bear
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My butt is sore just thinking about this....
Why is your butt thinking about this?
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#1135468 - 07/04/12 10:34 AM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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Delso
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Nothing on the blog for three days???
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#1135537 - 07/04/12 04:34 PM
Re: Flying out to Portland this friday
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pbrowne
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bear did say there was basically nothing between Kooskia and Missoula and according to Google, it's around 150 mi so three days doesn't sound out of the question.
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And of course there will be fireworks displays tonight (fire codes permitting). 
