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Right, that's a bit clearer.
So, it's like they're claiming they're breaking the marathon record but only running 25miles.
hippy-
I wouldn't say that. The routes are very similar, but not insignificantly different. They also have different names. The tour divide comes from the great divide MBR but over the years has been modified and then the GD was modified too, and now they're distinctly different things. It doesn't take a lot of research into the sport to know that.
skinny
That's the whole fuck up.
They're not doing the GDMBR they're doing the TD route. But they can't go for mike's record as there are diversions. And no, Jay didnt finish the GDMBR he was just riding, he got hit my a car and is currently undergoing multiple surgerys. Talk about pissing salt in his wounds. His whole ride was about raising awareness to the difference etc.
I suport showing the record time on the map, it shows respect to Mike. But they can't even get their communication about what they're doing factual and that lacks respect.
Someone can call me a jealous naysayer again, but it's not hard to get right.