tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477662232921437040.post2522066542842219966..comments2023-08-21T08:03:30.929-07:00Comments on ride on purpose: Dubuque Dyersville Durangorideonpurposehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06841233464784027037noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477662232921437040.post-28463176561760020062011-01-20T18:46:24.365-08:002011-01-20T18:46:24.365-08:00Congratulations Drew, and good writeup. See you ou...Congratulations Drew, and good writeup. See you out there again next year (hopefully more than I did this year!)<br /><br />-Michael, 2011 DDD 6th place finisher.Michael Lembergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749139439039241349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477662232921437040.post-85132157483461415922011-01-19T08:11:53.244-08:002011-01-19T08:11:53.244-08:00Nice write up. Great ride against the "Fats&q...Nice write up. Great ride against the "Fats" I opted for the 'skinnie' over my new FatBack, after Lance,s prerace trail report. The snow mobile trails made me doubt my choice. <br />I snapped my chain as I was getting close to Heritage. DUH!! for me I lost my multi tool a while back and didn't replace. I walked to the road and sagged. <br />DaveMrDaveyGiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761064063470978028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477662232921437040.post-27699965477131039852011-01-18T20:38:00.441-08:002011-01-18T20:38:00.441-08:00yeah...pretty sure my competitive side takes over ...yeah...pretty sure my competitive side takes over whether i want it to or not. although i'm sure i would have enjoyed it far more had i waited for you at chad's pizza. great to see you again and congrats on a hell of an effort. this was my 1st year on a fatbike so 3 years of experience on a "skinny bike" goes into that congrats.shockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982705049233978298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477662232921437040.post-48980855460849134402011-01-18T08:26:30.050-08:002011-01-18T08:26:30.050-08:00This has the potential for being a VERY hard 67 mi...This has the potential for being a VERY hard 67 miles and I think that a race is always a better way to prepare than anything else. <br /><br />I can't speak directly to the Arrowhead or Tuscobia, (wish I could, but I'm waiting for my own fatbike) but from others I've talked to... this race is hard, the trail is similar to the Arrowhead although less hilly on the main snowmobile section, this race is a perfect length to test your equipment etc.. Probably don't be fooled by my riding it during the daylight on a 29er THIS year, next year it will likely be a solid 8-12 hrs on a Pugsley! Sounds like exactly what I'd want to do to prepare for the Arrowhead (that, and practice my winter camping).<br /><br /><br />All that leaves out how much fun this event is... I don't think you could regret coming to this event regardless.<br /><br />I would think that doing the 60ish mile race at Tuscobia, this race, a few nights of camping with your gear etc. would be how I'd prepare. Let's hope we are both doing something along those lines next year.rideonpurposehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841233464784027037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477662232921437040.post-80571154551384941172011-01-18T06:34:32.278-08:002011-01-18T06:34:32.278-08:00Thanks for the write up on this race!! It was so l...Thanks for the write up on this race!! It was so long!! ;)<br />So, a few questions for ya............<br />As someone who has the AH135 in his sights for 2012........ And me being from northern Mn. <br />For 60 some odd miles is it worth it to head down for this ride??<br />Or would the Tusco be enough of a primer?<br />I do like the fact the hotel has the H2O park; something for the kids to do while I ride!!<br />Thanks again for the nice write up!!<br /><br />PeaceJoboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386354936997015516noreply@blogger.com