From four-pannier touring bikes to fast-and-light gravel racing setups,
you really can ride this route on almost anything
.
How long does it take to bike the Tour Divide?
Typical times to ride the entire route range from
six to ten weeks
. Logistical issues complicate riding the GDMBR. Reliable food and water sources on some portions of the route are over 100 mi (160 km) apart.
What bike is used in the great divide?
The most popular bike in the field is clearly the
Salsa Cutthroat
, representing over 25% of the field. Other popular models include the Surly Krampus, Salsa Fargo, and Salsa Woodsmoke. A big thank you to all the riders who submitted your photos and information. Good luck out there, and have fun!
How hard is the Tour Divide?
It is
exceedingly difficult simply by the sheer volume of daily miles
, which are a primary reason it flaunts a heart-breaking 60% attrition rate. Self-supported grand tour racing (ie. > 2 weeks) along the GDMBR is like none other. Simply on scale, it's the hardest form of bike racing, period.
What bike does Lael Wilcox ride?
Lael Wilcox's
Specialized Epic
Wilcox rode the event on a custom-painted Specialized Epic hardtail she first built up for the 2019 Tour Divide. Yes, she won this “gravel” event on a mountain bike, albeit one fitted with drop bars.
Can you bike the Continental Divide Trail?
The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) is Adventure Cycling's premier off-pavement cycling route, crisscrossing the Continental Divide in southern Canada and the U.S.
This route is defined by the word “remote.” Its remoteness equates with spectacular terrain and scenery.
What is Bike rig?
The bicycle banking rig
gives the full control of the bicycle to the Bickers operator, thus enabling the cast member to act without having the ability to ride
. This equipment has been used on a number of TV commercials and feature films inc. Halfords and One Day.
Where is Lael Wilcox now?
As of 2018-2019, Lael co-leads
Anchorage GRIT
to get more local girls on bikes, and talks about it and other programs. In 2018 Wilcox began the Lael Rides Alaska Women's Scholarship. As of 2018-2020, Wilcox has general sponsorships from Specialized and Revelate Designs.
How hard is the GDMBR?
So how hard is the GDMBR? This is
entirely relative to your skills and experience
. If you primarily ride flat terrain or paved roads, are not used to camping or mountain weather, or don't have much experience with loaded riding, the GDMBR might be the hardest thing you've ever done.
How much does it cost to do the great divide?
| • The price of your complete journey can be calculated by summarizing the prices of the individual sections . | • You can contact us if you want to join or leave us half way a section. |
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How long does it take to ride the Continental Divide Trail?
Completing the Continental Divide Motorcycle Trail takes
roughly two weeks
and covers 2,700 miles through spectacular remote wilderness, crossing five states (New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana), with elevations raging from 4,000 to 12,000 feet.
How long is the Great Divide?
| Great Divide Trail | Length 1,130 km (700 mi) | Location Alberta and British Columbia, Canada | Use Hiking | Elevation |
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Can you bike the Appalachian?
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most beautiful networks of trails in the world. However, this 2,200 mile trail extending between Maine and Georgia is a hiking-only trail. So the short answer is that
no, you can't bike the Appalachian Trail
.
How long is the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route?
This
2,700 miles
mostly off-road route navigates through the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada, crossing over the Continental Divide 36 times, resulting in 200,000+ ft of climbing.
What saddle does Lael Wilcox use?
—
Ergon SR women's road saddle
. I use this saddle on every bike.
How many miles is the Tour Divide?
Race the length of Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, from Banff to New Mexico,
2,745 miles
of ultra-endurance bikepacking.
Who won Tour Divide 2019?
A big congratulations to 38 year-old
Chris Seistrup
from Prescott, AZ, winner of the 2019 Tour Divide!
How many miles a day can you bike?
The distance someone can bicycle in a day depends on a number of things that range from the health of the cyclist to the bike they're using. Also road and environmental conditions matter. And, well, luck counts too. On average, a person can cycle between
56 to 60 miles
in a day.
When should I start the Continental Divide trail?
Most thru hikers start the Continental Divide Trail in April or early May. The ideal start date for thru hiking the CDT Northbound would be
15th April
. This would allow someone hiking the Continental Divide Trail northbound to not rush the trail and risk injury. New Mexico is the cheapest state for the whole trail.
Can you mountain bike the CDT?
Yes, we are actually riding the singletrack CDT
– not the dirt road Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. We made some great friends out there amongst the hikers. A big challenge for a CDT rider is avoiding Wilderness, but we found a few places where even non-Wilderness CDT is closed to bikes.
How do you put a bike on a Bikepack?
What is ultra endurance cycling?
Ultra-Endurance cycling events are typically defined as
a race that is over 100-miles
. These events can take place on a variety of surfaces and with any sort of bike, but their duration brings into focus the importance of your nutrition, hydration and pacing strategies.
What is the Baja divide?
The “Baja Divide” is a new but already established 2.735km long off-pavement bikepacking route, starting in San Diego, USA and following the length of the Baja California Peninsula all the way to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. It crosses the Peninsula several times, connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.
