Paula and scotts 2004 gdmbr trip gps data, journal, photos. The wild west route is the countrys newest bikepacking epic. Like the first edition of cycling the great divide, edition two provides a wealth. From canada to mexico on americas premier longdistance mountain bike route. From banff, canada to antelope wells, new mexico, the great divide mountain bike route is the longest continuous offpavement bike route in the world. Crowley completed the tour divide in 20 missing out on third by a couple of bike lengths in a sprint finish. Chief route architect michael mccoy writes in his book cycling the divide. Overall, a bit of a frustrating day we started late and made slow progress, i crawled into my sleeping bag hoping for a better day tomorrow.
This too was a fairly uneventful section until 750 yards out when i decided to push the pace and head out into the cross wind alone. He is approaching the 2016 event with cautious optimism. Dividing the class into teams is a great way to mix up a ride, foster group interaction, increase motivation and make participants feel that they are part of a select group. The adventure cycling association maintain and map the route. The route is well described in cycling the great divide by michael mccoy and in the map series published by the adventure cycling association. The tour divide is an annual, selfcontained mountain bike race that runs the full length of the great divide mountain bike route, starting in banff. June 20 day two chester lake trailhead to elkford 66 miles 109 miles total. It is not the official gdmbr aca route, as described on the aca maps. New book about riding the great divide mountain bike route gdmbr on. S22s27, the retrieved hits were partitioned into two distinct groups. Great divide mountain bike route is a 2,500mile long distance cycle. The great divide mountain bike route gdmbr is adventure cyclings premier offpavement cycling route, crisscrossing the continental divide in southern canada and the u. Id been feeling great all the previous day and even riding into swan lake, id felt like i could carry on further, so it was quite a shock and a worry when i woke up feeling very tired indeed. Do this for each page that you want to split into a separate file.
From may to july 2010, i rode my bicycle 3,000 miles from antelope wells, nm to banff ab, canada following adventure cyclings great divide mountain bike route, then to jasper ab, canada. I bought a specialized diverge gravel bike which is suitable for fire roads with moderately rough conditions. Jan 30, 2018 into the great divide is unique in that every other track is a spoken word intro that sets the tone and setting for the following instrumental track. Planning to ride the great divide mtn bike route but i only have 78 riding days available. For 31 days, these occurrences came to be typical for greg goodman as he conquered a 2,768. The ogre is a nononsense steel 29er offroad doanything bike. The offpavement route is also the course for the toughest mountain bike race on earth. The great divide mountain bike route, mapped by the american cycling association stretches for 2766 miles from banff, alberta to the mexico border. In 2018, for the 20th anniversary of the great divide mountain bike route, we completely redesigned the maps.
He pedals on through beautiful scenery and meets up with other riders at the end of a long day. Ultra cycling, including this route through the rockies, are increasing in popularity 245 miles have been added to the route since the first edition was published and are now covered in this new update mostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great divide mountain bike route from canada to mexico. Information about the book and a discount can be found here. Paradoxically, the route feels somewhat more settled, or civilized, than many sections to the south in the united states. This division with two great populations on earth, each oblivious of the other continued until christopher columbus discovered america just before 1500 a. In 2000, about two years after all of the maps for the great divide mountain bike route had been printed, in partnership with the mountaineers books of seattle, we published a guide to the route with possibly the longest book title ever. T and dan hike 2300km in the canadian rockies over 5 months june 1 november 1 to complete the first yoyo of the great divide trail. This multiday ride consists of dirt roads and steep mountain passes that cover over 200,000 feet in.
Ive posted about all aspects of my trip planning and preparation, the equipment i use, stories, photos, and video from the trail, as well as some random. Completed in 1997, the gdmbr was developed by adventure cycling association, who continue to maintain highly detailed route maps and a guidebook. You can also break the trail up into sections and do a section at a time. Cyclists dream of and plan for this lifelist trip that starts in banff, alberta and rolls through 2,745 miles of wild mountainous beauty all the way to antelope wells, new mexico. Preparing for the great divide mountain bike route gdmbr we decided that the surly ogre would be our bike of choice. There is no need to split into 500 pt chunks anymore. Wanted more information as my brother was cycling the great divide and was giving a good blog as he went with lots of photos. Oct 21, 2019 planning to ride the great divide mtn bike route but i only have 78 riding days available. The divide of roughly 2,800 miles between canada and mexico splits the north american continent in two. Within ten minutes of being on the bike, i knew that i was going to struggle. These cues are mainly reassuring, but also serve to calibrate the bike computer. From canada to mexico on north americas premier longdistance mountain bike route, 2nd edition. From the steep and lush mountain canyons of montana and idaho to the high plateaus of utah and the parched grasslands and deserts of arizona, 80 percent of the route is off pavement, largely on dirt roads and 4. Right then, two southbound riders appeared from around a corner.
Cycling the great divide, edition two october 8, 20 in 2000, about two years after all of the maps for the great divide mountain bike route had been printed, in partnership with the mountaineers books of seattle, we published a guide to the route with possibly the longest book title ever. Several bikers told me they had to walk for large sections because the mud was so deep it got caught in their front fork and they got sick of sinking in. Tips for riding the great divide mountain bike route. Completed in 1997, the gdmbr was developed by adventure cycling. We got the tents up and got some tea and food on the go, before making it an early night. Tour divide gpx is the route used for the annual event. Not to be confused with the great divide mountain bike route gdmbr, the basis for the annual tour divide race, the wild west route sits farther west, running through utah and arizona as opposed to wyoming, colorado and new mexico, and is a predominantly northbound complement to the gdmbrs largely southward flow. The entire route is basically dirtroad and mountainpass riding every day.
Afterwards, we pushed to the top of another continental divide crossing. And, although i didnt put much of any thought into it at the time, the idea of riding the great divide never left my mind. Great divide canada, which connects to and extends the u. When you drag a page from the thumbnails frame onto your desktop, it creates a new pdf file containing just that page. This is one of the cutest places to eat on the entire great divide trail. Ive toured for years on a road bike, coast to coast included, and want to try something new next summer. Celebrating its 20th year, the great divide mountain bike route stretches the length of the united states, and was researched and mapped by the adventure cycling association to provide a nonpaved cycle touring route for those who are so inclined. After a full meal at the top, we descended 2,000 feet over 10 miles. The great oxidation event expanded the genetic repertoire of. Chapter two covers km 340 to 550, which runs from peter. It has eyelets for days, its tough, and is built to take a beating. It follows the continental divide along the rocky mountains.
Ovando more dogs than people and home to the best sandwiches on the great divide trail. Dec 15, 2017 t and dan hike 2300km in the canadian rockies over 5 months june 1 november 1 to complete the first yoyo of the great divide trail. A view from two wheels great divide mountain bike route. In the summer of 2012 i intend to ride a substantial portion of adventure cycling s great divide mountain bike route on a surly pugsley fat bike. It is probably a bigger challenge to traverse the united states from north to south over the dirt roads of the rocky mountains, following the continental divide. In the end i collected some 140,000 points along the route. I was so slow that marco was asleep by the time i got to our meeting point. Great divide mountain bike route northward, showcases some of the most magnificent scenery in the entire rocky mountain chain. Two thousand eighteen seems to be off to a great start in instrumental progressive music. A view from two wheels great divide mountain bike route bike. We did the divide in 2 trips taking about 6 weeks each. The geronimo trail is a more worthy finish than 45 boring miles on pavement between. In the summer of 2012 i intend to ride a substantial portion of adventure cyclings great divide mountain bike route on a surly pugsley fat bike.
They produce a terrific detailed set of maps for this route which are a musthave for anyone attempting this trip. T he great divide route, for the uninitiated, has been mapped by the adventure cycling association, a bicycle group based in missoula, montana. Great divide mountain bike route adventure cycling route. Just riding back up the road seemed like hard work. Many map cues have a go on character near a coming route change. For the first half of the trip i collected data at 7 second intervals. Cycling the great divide, edition two adventure cycling. From canada to mexico on americas premier long distance mountain bike route. I am a bike tourist, traveler, writer, minimalist, and life engineer. The route follows the continental divide and is 90% offpavement using highquality dirt roads, gravel roads, trails, and a. I will be the first to admit, however, that spoken word can come across as a little cheesy or exaggerated, though the voice actor himself may do a really good job. Jan 31, 2003 to make indoor cycling drills motivational and up the fun factor in my classes, i have created these cycling games.
The route follows the continental divide and is 90% offpavement using highquality dirt roads, gravel roads, trails, and a few short sections of. Aug 07, 2019 split into nine segments of around 300 miles, the wwrs biggest appeal is its geographic diversity and wild feel. Jul 07, 2017 i am a bike tourist, traveler, writer, minimalist, and life engineer. Drag each page that you want to split onto the desktop. New book about riding the great divide mountain bike route. This blog will chronicle my philosophy of, preparations for, and completion of this goal. The geronimo trail is a more worthy finish than 45 boring miles on pavement between hachita and antelope wells. I didnt actually go into this one, but both kevin and mark to other great divide riders raved about it. Mostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great divide mountain bike route from canada to mexico. This race began june 12, in banff, canada and goodman arrived in antelope wells, new mexico on july.
He just returned from a gigantic loop of the western half of the u. Jun 01, 2000 i picked up this book, as well as dividing the great, because im planning to ride the great divide route a little later this year. In many ways douglasaz would be a much better terminus for the great divide mountain bike route than antelope wells. Before long, i became overlyinformed and during that time i stumbled across the documentary ride the divide which seemed unarguably to be the holy grail of bikepacking and cycle touring as a sport. This is the fascinating subject of the great divide, which compares and contrasts the development of humankind in the old world and the new between 15,000 b. This blog shares my stories as i honor my compass and live my life by design.
Team great divide road, cross, mountain, and tri in. The great divide mountain bike route gdmbr is the most recognized and important offpavement cycling route in the united states. The great divide mountain bike route gdmbr is adventure cycling s premier offpavement cycling route, crisscrossing the continental divide in southern canada and the u. It was purposefully scouted and mapped over a decade ago by adventure cycling to intersect civilization virtually every day. View from the back week one biking the great divide. From canada to mexico on americas premier long distance mountain bike route michael mccoy on. The great barrier, a 1937 british film based on the novel the great divide along the great divide, a 1951 us western film directed by raoul walsh across the great divide film, a 1976 us film about an unlikely trio crossing the rocky mountains. Many riders have cycled the united states from east to west or the other way around. The great oxidation event expanded the genetic repertoire. For example, if you have an 8page pdf file and want to create a separate file with just the first four. Its remoteness equates with spectacular terrain and scenery.
Many sections of the route are very remote with limited cell service, so traveling in a group of three or more is highly advised. Team great divide road, cross, mountain, and tri in helena. Bike the great divide trail, multistate, best american. The sn rider must fiddle out the name or number of the next road from the other cues and he may or may not find a road sign. The great divide mountain bike route is incredibly popular with nonracers. It has been riveting watching his progress since the beginning of august and this book was very helpful. Great divide cyclery have a big focus on community, and helena is definitely a mountain biking town. Bike the great divide mountain bike route, an offpavement route that crisscrosses the continental divide for 2,768 miles from banff, alberta to antelope wells, new mexico. Drops on your right side will find their way to the pacific. The route follows the continental divide and is 90% offpavement using highquality dirt roads, gravel roads, trails, and a few short sections of unmaintained tracks. Hey fellow tourers, i want to do the great divide mountain bike route this summer. I spent 4 days crossing southern wy we and i dont need to go back there again. At the bottom, we met a group of three more southbound great divide riders. Aug 28, 2018 mountain bike trail along the continental divide.
If you are a cyclist on a roadbike in the rocky mountains, the great divide switches between a place that gifts nigh on unbelievable mountain panoramas, however hardwon. The entire route is basically dirtroad and mountainpass riding. You can do as many or as few miles each day as you feel like. From may to july 2010, i rode my bicycle 3,000 miles from antelope wells, nm to banff ab, canada following adventure cycling s great divide mountain bike route, then to jasper ab, canada.
The group collected at the fire station the portapotty is back and prepared for the second leg. Great divide mountain bike route adventure cycling association. Kate now lives in cumbria and teaches environmental issues at the university of cumbria. See more ideas about bike, mountain bike trails and continental divide. While riding the transam road route i crossed the gdmbr about half a dozen times during their race in 2014. Cycling the great divide recommended reading hit the road.
Stop in to try out a mountain bike for yourself of the kids and start tearing it up on the south hills trails today. The great divide mountain bike route gdmbr is a 3,083. Ride, eat, sleep, repeat 14 days on the great divide. To make indoor cycling drills motivational and up the fun factor in my classes, i have created these cycling games. Dragging my bike into the dunes and digging in the tent in a dust storm is something ill never forgot. I have a 2005 cannondale r900 road bike aluminum racing bike. Shop for magna great divide bicycle online at target. Guidebook for longest offpavement bicycling route in the world rereleased as popularity of bikepacking and dirt touring grows.
The data was downloaded into topofusion software and saved into the gpx format. This multiday ride consists of dirt roads and steep mountain passes that cover over 200,000 feet in elevation gain. The great divide mountain bike route gdmbr, developed and mapped in 1997 by the adventure cycling association, is approximately 2,700 miles long and is considered by many to be the birthplace of bikepacking as a sport. Into the great divide into the great divide the prog mind.
By comparison, there is a great divide race the tour divide each year with the record being 15 days, 16 hours and 14 minutes to complete the entire route. Aug 09, 2017 from banff, canada to antelope wells, new mexico, the great divide mountain bike route is the longest continuous offpavement bike route in the world. He finished last week, having cycles 2900 miles in total with a couple of detours due to fires in wyoming etc. Pdf the great divide download full pdf book download. Biking the great divide a womans point of view cycling. What became quickly apparent was that although this is called a mountain bike route, it is primarily a moderate gravel road touring route and not a gnarly bikepacking sufferfest. Great divide mountain bike route reflections and observations.
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