tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post8643768501243618444..comments2023-07-18T09:53:33.094-06:00Comments on the observatori: Tour Divide Day 16.torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14920267988935670235noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post-20836806752986501612011-06-27T11:11:59.828-06:002011-06-27T11:11:59.828-06:00Hi Tori,
I've been following your trip since ...Hi Tori,<br /><br />I've been following your trip since I discovered your blog. I'm amazed at the depth and coherence of your posts. I remember in the later days of the 2009 Tour Divide, I felt abnormally intelligent when I was still able to string full sentences together at the end of the day.<br /><br />In 2009, I wrestled with many of the same desires that you're processing. I too really wanted the open reflection of a solo ride but also found myself at times unbearably lonely and wishing for company. I was lucky to find a friend to ride with for the first week through Montana, and I was alone the rest of the race. Now, two years later, I find myself valuing my solo time the most, especially the times where I was really forced to face my weaknesses and fears. I think you'll find what you're looking for. And thanks for the pictures/blog. This is a fantastic record.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post-25014268937327503452011-06-26T14:26:45.243-06:002011-06-26T14:26:45.243-06:00It also might be that 20 years later you won't...It also might be that 20 years later you won't even remember how many days it took, but that you'd remember the faces and the camps and stories. I know it's a race but even for me saying fast is fun most of the time, I'm not sure feeling the gun to the head 24/7 on this one is what it's all about.BikingBakkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022849132312962138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post-37099978944492753642011-06-26T13:50:09.179-06:002011-06-26T13:50:09.179-06:00Go for it Tori. From a Belgian follower.Go for it Tori. From a Belgian follower.Big Bad Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12276921410333936422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post-81907100468826564562011-06-26T12:50:03.518-06:002011-06-26T12:50:03.518-06:00Hey, that's my dad! Our whole family has been...Hey, that's my dad! Our whole family has been reading your blog as we track JP and Tom. Your insights into all the things going on in your head and how you are trying to balance them are so compelling and you write about them so beautifully. Quite the feat when so much of your energy has to be spent on the ride. I saw the photos of you from Brush Mountain Lodge - that must be one magical place as everyone who passes through there looks so energized when Kirsten catches them on camera. You were glowing!<br />-CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post-44576596600125346322011-06-26T01:23:52.658-06:002011-06-26T01:23:52.658-06:00Hello from California, Tori. There is a wonderful...Hello from California, Tori. There is a wonderful freedom to being alone....and at the same time....as in the distance....knowing that we are not.JP's Dadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005840195004223380.post-18147463041527440382011-06-26T00:38:04.284-06:002011-06-26T00:38:04.284-06:00Love reading for blog. A true insight into what it...Love reading for blog. A true insight into what it takes to race the TD. <br /><br />Good luck with breaking freemartin_hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264576594275670582noreply@blogger.com