Tour Divide Coverage, Bikes, and Videos - BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/tag/tour-divide/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:55:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Check Out JJJJustin’s Tour Divide Recap Video https://bikepacking.com/news/jjjjustins-tour-divide-recap-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/jjjjustins-tour-divide-recap-video/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:55:33 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=219373 JJJJustin's Tour Divide VlogJJJJustin's Tour Divide Recap video is the final release in Justin McKinley's long journey trying to finish the 2,700-mile race, giving viewers a peek at what it was like on a day-to-day basis. Watch the 80-minute video here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/jjjjustins-tour-divide-recap-video/feed/ 2 Life in the Mid Pack: A Tour Divide Documentary by Josh Reid (Video) https://bikepacking.com/plog/video/life-in-the-mid-pack-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/video/life-in-the-mid-pack-video/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:34 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=218019 Life in the Mid Pack, Josh Reid"Life in the Mid Pack" is a Tour Divide documentary from ultra-cyclist and videographer Josh Reid. Taking a vlog-style view of his time riding the iconic 2,700-mile race, it’s a who's who of this year’s Tour Divide. Featuring cameos from JJJJustin, Lael Wilcox, Andrew Onermaa, and many more, this well-shot documentary is a must-see...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/video/life-in-the-mid-pack-video/feed/ 19 Faces of the 2025 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/plog/faces-of-the-2025-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/faces-of-the-2025-tour-divide/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:17:58 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=215928 Faces of the 2025 Tour DivideTo wrap up his most ambitious Tour Divide coverage to date, photographer Eddie Clark brings a fresh perspective to the 2025 edition with a series of rider portraits. Shot with intention and restraint—using tight, square-cropped headshots composed in-camera—this visual essay captures the raw humanity of 16 riders who finished this monumental event. Here's the gallery and the story behind the images...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/faces-of-the-2025-tour-divide/feed/ 11 Robin Gemperle Wins the 2025 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/news/robin-gemperle-wins-the-2025-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/news/robin-gemperle-wins-the-2025-tour-divide/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:25:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=214767 Robin Gemperle 2025 Tour Divide WinnerRobin Gemperle has officially etched his name in Tour Divide history, arriving in Antelope Wells in under 12 days, the fastest time ever recorded on the roughly 2,700-mile route. Despite wildfire smoke, the Swiss rider stayed cool, consistent, and brutally efficient—riding fast, sleeping just enough, and setting a new benchmark for what’s possible on this legendary course. Find details and photos from the finish here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/robin-gemperle-wins-the-2025-tour-divide/feed/ 26 2025 Tour Divide Day 3: Single Steps https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-day-3/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-day-3/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:17:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=213726 2025 Tour Divide Day 3 UpdateDay three of the 2025 Tour Divide saw riders deep in the wilds of Montana, a state that’s proving—as always—to be one of the route’s biggest tests. With nearly 750 miles under his belt, Robin Gemperle continues to lead the charge, whistling his way through Butte with a commanding gap over the field. Catch the full update for wild stories, smart strategy, and snapshots from one of the most dramatic stretches of the Divide...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-day-3/feed/ 7 Detours Podcast: The Women of the 2025 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-women-detours/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-women-detours/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:26:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=213377 2025 tour divide womenThe latest episode of Mel Webb's "Detours" podcast highlights the women participating in the 2025 Tour Divide, featuring voice snippets from many of the women who are out riding. Listen to it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-women-detours/feed/ 1 Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part Two): Drop-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:18:58 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=208252 2025 Tour Divide RigsCarrying on from yesterday's massive roundup of over 90 flat-bar rigs, part two of the 2025 Rigs of the Tour Divide features more than 70 drop-bar rigs that will set out this morning on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find key details and photos on all of them here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/feed/ 24 Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:29:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=208251 2025 tour divide rigsJust in time for tomorrow's grand depart, we're thrilled to present the Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide. With a record number of submissions, we once again split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 90 flat-bar rigs that'll be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/feed/ 48 2025 Tour Divide Preview: Who to Watch, Weather, and More https://bikepacking.com/plog/2025-tour-divide-preview/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2025-tour-divide-preview/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:43:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=212949 2024 Tour Divide Part 2 Eddie ClarkThe 2025 Tour Divide is right around the corner, and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting dot-watching editions yet! To kick things off, we compiled a comprehensive preview with everything you need to follow along. From weather outlooks to notable route changes, find the latest updates for this year's race. Plus, we look at the top contenders to follow in both the men's and women's fields. Dive into all the details here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2025-tour-divide-preview/feed/ 38 The 2025 Tour Divide Route is now Available https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-route/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-route/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:03:24 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=211816 2025 tour divide routeNext Friday, hundreds of riders will take off from Banff, Alberta, in Canada, for the 2025 Tour Divide along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The official 2025 route was recently made available for download. Find it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2025-tour-divide-route/feed/ 3 Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:25:51 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=176908 Rigs of the 2024 Tour DivideWith this year's Tour Divide grand depart coming up tomorrow morning, we're pleased to present the Rigs of the 2024 Tour Divide, our largest rig roundup yet! Once again, we split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 80 flat-bar rigs that will be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/feed/ 41 Jackson Long’s 2024 Tour Divide Bike Check (Video) https://bikepacking.com/plan/jackson-long-2024-tour-divide-bike-check-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/jackson-long-2024-tour-divide-bike-check-video/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:20:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=178701 Jackson Long 2024 Tour Divide Gear ListIn preparation for the 2024 Tour Divide, mountain endurance athlete Jackson Long just released an in-depth video look at the bike and gear he's bringing along for the ride. Watch the video, dig into his complete gear list, and learn more about his 2024 Tour Divide film project here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plan/jackson-long-2024-tour-divide-bike-check-video/feed/ 2 Ulrich Bartholmoes’ 2024 Tour Divide Pack List + Triple Crown Challenge https://bikepacking.com/plan/ulrich-bartholmoes-2024-tour-divide-packlist/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/ulrich-bartholmoes-2024-tour-divide-packlist/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:33:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=178297 ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 tour divide pack listFollowing a first-place finish at last year's Tour Divide, Ulrich Bartholmoes is lining up at the 2024 edition and also has his sights set on the Triple Crown Challenge record. Find his complete gear list and details on the bike he'll be riding here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plan/ulrich-bartholmoes-2024-tour-divide-packlist/feed/ 8 Alexandera Houchin and the 2023 Tour Divide (Video) https://bikepacking.com/plog/houchin-2023-tour-divide-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/houchin-2023-tour-divide-video/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:38:34 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=152364 2023 tour divideAlexandera Houchin shot a bunch of short clips during her record-setting ride at the 2023 Tour Divide race and stitched it all together into a 20-minute video. Watch her recap video and find a handful of photos here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/houchin-2023-tour-divide-video/feed/ 9 Tracking the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 1): Elemental Moves https://bikepacking.com/plog/2023-tour-divide-recap-part-1/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2023-tour-divide-recap-part-1/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:04:36 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=151063 2023 Tour Divide Eddie ClarkIn part one of our from-the-field reportage of the 2023 Tour Divide, seasoned photographer and documentarian Eddie Clark shares his experiences from the first week, tracking down riders in Montana and Wyoming along the faint singletrack and mud-caked roads of this iconic route. Find his recap, thoughts from several riders, and an excellent photo gallery here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2023-tour-divide-recap-part-1/feed/ 14 Tour Divide Debrief (Days 5-7): Trouble’s a Brewing https://bikepacking.com/news/tour-divide-debrief-days-5-7/ https://bikepacking.com/news/tour-divide-debrief-days-5-7/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:09:40 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=150970 2023 Tour Divide, Days 5-7, Eddie ClarkThe 2023 Tour Divide clock just struck one week, and the leaders are just at the halfway mark, albeit stuck in the mud. In this update, we take a look what's gone on over the last couple of days and showcase an excellent gallery from the field by photographer Eddie Clark...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/tour-divide-debrief-days-5-7/feed/ 18 Packing for the Tour Divide with Lael Wilcox (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/2023-tour-divide-lael-wilcox-pack-list/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2023-tour-divide-lael-wilcox-pack-list/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:05:31 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=150577 Rigs of the 2023 Tour DivideCurious about what exactly Lael Wilcox brought along for the 2023 Tour Divide? Revelate Designs just shared a video that outlines the bike and gear she's currently using on her way south to the US/Mexico border. Watch it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2023-tour-divide-lael-wilcox-pack-list/feed/ 6 Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Flat-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/rigs-of-the-2023-tour-divide-part-2/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/rigs-of-the-2023-tour-divide-part-2/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:02:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=148387 2023 Tour Divide RigsThe second part of our massive Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide roundup features a collection of more than 60 flat-bar bikes that will be setting out on the 2,750-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/rigs-of-the-2023-tour-divide-part-2/feed/ 68 Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 1): Drop-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2023-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2023-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:13:02 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=148248 2023 Tour Divide RigsWith the Tour Divide grand depart coming up on Friday, we're pleased to present the Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide. Like last year, we've split them into two categories and are kicking things off with more than 50 drop-bar rigs that will be taking on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Dive in here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2023-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/feed/ 69 Sofiane Sehili Talks Tour Divide on the Bikes or Death Podcast https://bikepacking.com/news/sofiane-sehili-bikes-or-death-podcast-2022/ https://bikepacking.com/news/sofiane-sehili-bikes-or-death-podcast-2022/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:45:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=126551 Sofiane sehili bikes or deathThe "Bikes or Death" podcast just released an episode featuring 2022 Tour Divide champion Sofiane Sehili. Listen to the conversation here, recorded the day after Sofiane's incredible finish...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/sofiane-sehili-bikes-or-death-podcast-2022/feed/ 2 Congrats to Katie Strempke, 2nd Woman to Finish the 2022 Tour Divide, on a Singlespeed https://bikepacking.com/news/katie-strempke-2022-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/news/katie-strempke-2022-tour-divide/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:05:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=126536 Katie Strempke 2022 Tour DivideA big congratulations goes out to our friend Katie Strempke, who became the first woman singlespeeder, and second woman overall, to complete the 2022 Tour Divide. Find the details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/katie-strempke-2022-tour-divide/feed/ 11 Tracking the 2022 Tour Divide (part 1): Light Stalking https://bikepacking.com/plog/2022-tour-divide-recap-1/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2022-tour-divide-recap-1/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:47:14 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=125989 2022 Tour Divide Recap, Josh Ibbett, Eddie ClarkIn part one of two documenting the 2022 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark recounts his time chasing light and finding riders between the mud, mountains, and sagebrush along the iconic and beautiful route. Find his recap and an excellent photo gallery here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2022-tour-divide-recap-1/feed/ 17 2022 Tour Divide: The First 48 Hours https://bikepacking.com/news/2022-tour-divide-48-hour-update/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2022-tour-divide-48-hour-update/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:18:45 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=125064 2022 Tour DivideThe racers and riders of the 2022 Tour Divide are just starting their third morning on the route, and it's already been an exciting event to follow. We've put together a quick update on how the leaderboard is shaping up along with some photos from the first day taken by Aydin Odyakmaz...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2022-tour-divide-48-hour-update/feed/ 11 Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 2): Drop-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2022-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2022-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:30:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=124871 2022 Tour Divide RigsPart 2 of our massive Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide roundup features more than 60 drop-bar bikes that'll be setting out on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each..

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2022-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/feed/ 62 Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 1): Flat-Bar Bikes https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2022-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2022-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:47:08 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=123508 2022 Tour Divide RigsOur largest rig roundup to date and one of our most popular articles each year is finally here: the Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide! This time, we’ve split them into two categories: drop-bar and flat-bar bikes. Find details on more than 50 flat-bar rigs here, including bag and gear highlights for each, all of which will soon take on the roughly 2,700-mile route...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2022-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/feed/ 47 Rapha Gone Racing – Tour Divide (Film) https://bikepacking.com/plog/rapha-gone-racing-tour-divide-film-lael-wilcox/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/rapha-gone-racing-tour-divide-film-lael-wilcox/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:27:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=108587 Lael Wilcox, Tour Divide, RaphaThe latest film in Rapha's "Gone Racing" series follows Lael Wilcox's most recent attempt to set the new fastest known time on the iconic Tour Divide route earlier this summer. Watch the entire 22-minute film here, and find a gallery of photos from behind the scenes...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/rapha-gone-racing-tour-divide-film-lael-wilcox/feed/ 5 Bailing on the Tour Divide (Bikepacking in Montana) https://bikepacking.com/plog/bailing-on-the-tour-divide-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/bailing-on-the-tour-divide-video/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:42:39 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=105919 Bikepacking in Montana - Bailing on the Tour DivideChris Wilson and his riding partner Rob had to face a tough decision and bail on their Tour Divide ride this year. But with train tickets in hand, the two made some adaptations and traveled from their home in Vancouver to Whitefish for a weeklong trip in the wilds of Montana. Watch the lovely video Chris made about their trip here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/bailing-on-the-tour-divide-video/feed/ 5 Smoked out on the 2021 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/plog/smoked-out-on-the-2021-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/smoked-out-on-the-2021-tour-divide/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:26:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=104534 Lael Wilcox 2021 Tour DivideLael Wilcox rolled out of Banff just a couple weeks ago for her 2021 Tour Divide individual time trial. The first couple of days seemed to be going well, despite a run-in with a mountain lion. However, the wildfire smoke that blanketed Montana forced Lael to make a decision for her own safety. Find Lael's reflection on the ride here alongside a photo gallery from the trip...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/smoked-out-on-the-2021-tour-divide/feed/ 41 Lael Wilcox Starts Her 2021 Tour Divide ITT https://bikepacking.com/news/lael-wilcox-2021-tour-divide-itt/ https://bikepacking.com/news/lael-wilcox-2021-tour-divide-itt/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:38:47 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=103526 Lael Wilcox 2021 Tour DivideJust a little while ago, Lael Wilcox set off from Canmore, Alberta on a solo, individual time trial of the Tour Divide. Find her live tracking map alongside some photos that Isaac Karsen snapped during yesterday's prep...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/lael-wilcox-2021-tour-divide-itt/feed/ 47 The Bike that Flew: Sarah Swallow’s 2021 Tour Divide Story https://bikepacking.com/news/sarah-swallow-bike-that-flew/ https://bikepacking.com/news/sarah-swallow-bike-that-flew/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:54:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=102494 Sarah SwallowDespite months of preparation, an unlucky twist of fate on the drive to the starting line of the Tour Divide nearly forced Sarah Swallow to withdraw from the event before it even started. Find a link to read Sarah's story over on the Rapha blog here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/sarah-swallow-bike-that-flew/feed/ 0 Sarah Swallow’s 2021 Tour Divide Interview with Jorja Creighton https://bikepacking.com/news/sarah-swallow-2021-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/news/sarah-swallow-2021-tour-divide/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:44:11 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=101535 Sarah Swallow 2021 Tour Divide InterviewJorja Creighton of Jambz Distro in Australia sits down with Sarah Swallow to discuss her time on the Tour Divide this year. Watch the entertaining hour-long interview here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/sarah-swallow-2021-tour-divide/feed/ 2 POI Map of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route https://bikepacking.com/news/tour-divide-poi-map/ https://bikepacking.com/news/tour-divide-poi-map/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:19:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=100448 Tour Divide POI MapAfter hours of research, Sarah Swallow created this incredibly detailed POI map for the US portion of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Watch Sarah's video about the process and find the interactive map here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/tour-divide-poi-map/feed/ 13 The Best Tires For The Great Divide? (video) https://bikepacking.com/gear/best-tires-for-the-great-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/best-tires-for-the-great-divide/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:50:40 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=99550 The Best Tires For The Great DivideWith the Tour Divide kicking off tomorrow, folks might be wondering how riders choose the best tires for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, a long and intense ride that tests all bike components, especially the ones grinding along day after day. In our latest YouTube video, we talk about what factors to consider and reveal a few of our favorite tires for long, mixed-terrain routes...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/best-tires-for-the-great-divide/feed/ 37 Rigs of the 2021 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2021/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2021/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:16:49 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=97739 Sarah Swallow 2021 Tour DivideBack after a brief hiatus, we're excited to present the Rigs of the 2021 Tour Divide! Find details on more than 70 bikes here, including the gear this year's riders are bringing along for their roughly 2,400-mile journey...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2021/feed/ 119 The 2021 Tour Divide and the Great Divide Classic https://bikepacking.com/news/2021-tour-divide-great-divide-classic/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2021-tour-divide-great-divide-classic/#comments Mon, 24 May 2021 14:11:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=98414 2019 Tour Divide Recap, Eddie ClarkWith regional COVID-19 restrictions changing every day and the border closure between the US and Canada extended, there's been an official announcement on what this year's Tour Divide will look like. Find that here, alongside details on the US border-to-border Great Divide Classic...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2021-tour-divide-great-divide-classic/feed/ 4 The Path Divided (Film) https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-path-divided-film/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-path-divided-film/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:13:01 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=83339 The Path DividedThe Path Divided is a film by Jonny Moses Altrogge that chronicles his experience riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in 2019 and challenges the narrative of who belongs in the outdoors. Watch the full film here, including a reflection and photos from Jonny...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-path-divided-film/feed/ 22 We Miss You, Tour Divide! https://bikepacking.com/news/miss-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/news/miss-tour-divide/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:33:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=77544 Alexandera Houchin, Tour Divide 2019 WinnerAs many of you know, if not for Covid-19, the Tour Divide Grand Depart would be setting out from Banff this morning. Here are some thoughts, photos, and links past content to keep the spirit alive...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/miss-tour-divide/feed/ 10 The Ideal Tour Divide Drivetrain? Ultra-wide Range GRX 2×11 https://bikepacking.com/gear/wide-range-grx-2x11/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/wide-range-grx-2x11/#comments Wed, 06 May 2020 12:47:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=75540 Wide Range GRX 2x11In this video Neil walks us through his ultimate Tour Divide drivetrain, a 585%, ultra-wide range 2x11 using an 11-42 cassette with a Shimano GRX 815 or 810 derailleur. We tested three different cassette ranges and the limits of the GRX derailleurs in this how-to video...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/wide-range-grx-2x11/feed/ 168 For Sale: Tour Divide Maps by Alex Hotchin https://bikepacking.com/news/alex-hotchin-tour-divide-map-sale/ https://bikepacking.com/news/alex-hotchin-tour-divide-map-sale/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:14:33 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=75119 Printed Tour Divide Map, Alex Hotchin, GDMBRWe shipped one of these beautiful large-format, hand-illustrated maps of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route to all of our members along with the third issue of The Bikepacking Journal last fall, and today we're selling off our remaining unfolded copies. Find out how you can get one for your wall here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/alex-hotchin-tour-divide-map-sale/feed/ 10 The Length of Time (Film) https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-length-time-film/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-length-time-film/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:25:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=68403 Length of Time Film, Tour DivideThe Length of Time is a reflection of Josh Ibbett's 2019 Tour Divide experience, a mix of self-filmed GoPro footage and video captured by Ryan Le Garrec and Lander Deldime, highlighting the highs and the lows of his ride. Watch the full film here, including a synopsis from Josh and additional photos by Ryan...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-length-time-film/feed/ 63 I Just Want To Ride (Film) https://bikepacking.com/plog/just-want-ride-film/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/just-want-ride-film/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:02:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=66614 I Just Want to Ride Film, Lael Wilcox, Tour Divide FilmI Just Want to Ride is now live and available to watch! This 38-minute film was shot during the 2019 Tour Divide race and beautifully captures the spirit of the race, it's participants, places along the route, and Lael Wilcox's unique ride. Watch it here and read an interview with the filmmaker...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/just-want-ride-film/feed/ 40 Back to Basics on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route https://bikepacking.com/plog/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-basics/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-basics/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:05:24 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=66035 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route BasicsJust weeks after first hearing of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Rajiv Dhaliwal purchased a $250 mountain bike, cobbled together a basic set of bikepacking bags, and headed to Banff to begin riding south. Here's his story of not letting a lack of gear or experience hold you back from taking the leap and attempting something remarkable...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-basics/feed/ 73 Tour Divide Map with Every Copy of The Bikepacking Journal 03! https://bikepacking.com/news/printed-tour-divide-map/ https://bikepacking.com/news/printed-tour-divide-map/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:53:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=64074 Printed Tour Divide Map, Alex Hotchin, GDMBRWe're excited to announce that we'll be including a large format, hand-illustrated map of the Tour Divide with every copy of the upcoming third issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Find details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/printed-tour-divide-map/feed/ 38 “I Just Want to Ride” Film Screenings Announced https://bikepacking.com/news/i-just-want-to-ride-film-screenings/ https://bikepacking.com/news/i-just-want-to-ride-film-screenings/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:14:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=64057 I just want to ride film screeningsStarting October 15th, filmmaker Rugile Kaladyte will present a series of screenings featuring her new film about Lael Wilcox's 2019 Tour Divide race attempt. Here are the details and screening dates...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/i-just-want-to-ride-film-screenings/feed/ 9 Watch “Music for Free”… for free (for 48 hours)! https://bikepacking.com/news/music-for-free-screenings/ https://bikepacking.com/news/music-for-free-screenings/#comments Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:00:02 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58883 Music for Free, Ben WeaverBen Weaver's new film, Music For Free, is available to stream here for free from 5PM CST Friday to 5PM CST Sunday, August 18th. Watch the film here, plus find screening dates and details...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/music-for-free-screenings/feed/ 12 2016 Interview with Tour Divide Legend Mike Hall https://bikepacking.com/plog/2016-mike-hall-interview/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2016-mike-hall-interview/#comments Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:24:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58962 2016 Mike Hall interview, Tour DivideAfter the Tour Divide dust has settled, legend, Mike Hall's 2016 sub-14-day record still goes unchallenged. Here's the 2016 post-race interview with Mike, refreshed and reposted from Bikepacker.com...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2016-mike-hall-interview/feed/ 2 Tracking Down the 2019 Tour Divide, Part 2 https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-recap-2/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-recap-2/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:13:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58826 2019 Tour Divide Recap, Eddie ClarkIn part two of our Tour Divide recap, Eddie Clark gets into the thick of things as the weather goes south in the high mountains of Colorado, capturing a stunning set of photos that show why the Tour Divide is one of the "most demanding and beautiful bike races in existence."

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-recap-2/feed/ 25 Alexandera Houchin Just Set the Tour Divide Women’s Singlespeed Record https://bikepacking.com/news/alexandera-houchin-2019-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/news/alexandera-houchin-2019-tour-divide/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:22:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58866 2019 Tour Divide Recap, Eddie ClarkApplause, salutes, and cheers to Alexandera Houchin, the first woman to finish the 2019 Tour Divide, with a new women’s singlespeed record. Here are details, photos, and more about her bike...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/alexandera-houchin-2019-tour-divide/feed/ 48 Tracking Down the 2019 Tour Divide, Part 1 https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-recap-1/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-recap-1/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:52:05 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58720 2019 Tour Divide Recap, Eddie ClarkEight-year Tour Divide veteran documentarian Eddie Clark spent the last week tracking down riders during this year's race. In this piece, he shares his experiences, observations, and a fantastic set of photos. See part one of his coverage of the people, places, and spirit of the 2019 Tour Divide here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-recap-1/feed/ 17 Congrats to Chris Seistrup, 2019 Tour Divide Winner https://bikepacking.com/news/chris-seistrup-2019-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/news/chris-seistrup-2019-tour-divide/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:42:56 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58695 Chris Seistrup, Winner of the 2019 Tour DivideIn case you missed it, Tour Divide rookie Chris Seistrup was the first to cross the finish at Antelope Wells. Congrats Chris! Here are the details and a few photos by Eddie Clark...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/chris-seistrup-2019-tour-divide/feed/ 8 Lael’s 2019 Tour Divide Bike Build and Gear List https://bikepacking.com/plan/lael-wilcox-2019-tour-divide-gear-list/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/lael-wilcox-2019-tour-divide-gear-list/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:44:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58122 Lael Wilcox 2019 Tour Divide Gear ListInterested in what Lael Wilcox is riding and carrying on her 2019 Tour Divide attempt? Here's the full gear list, bike build, a video about her kit, and a Q&A exploring a few of the gear choices we found particularly interesting...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plan/lael-wilcox-2019-tour-divide-gear-list/feed/ 26 36 Hours of Pain on the Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/plog/36-hours-of-pain-tour-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/36-hours-of-pain-tour-divide/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:00:14 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=58037 35 Hours on the Tour Divide, Neil BeltchenkoDuring Neil Beltchenko's rookie Tour Divide run in 2015, about 1,400 miles in, pain set in. Read the full story of Neil's 36 Hours of Pain on the Tour Divide here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/36-hours-of-pain-tour-divide/feed/ 2 Rigs of The 2019 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2019/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2019/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:23:28 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=57218 Tour Divide Rigs, 2019Continuing our annual tradition, here are the Rigs of the 2019 Tour Divide, featuring nearly 80 riders, their bikes, and gear kit details about what they're bringing along for the 2,750+ mile journey...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2019/feed/ 65 2019 Tour Divide Race Prep With Lael Wilcox https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-prep-lael-wilcox/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-prep-lael-wilcox/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:02:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=57762 2019 Tour Divide Race Prep With Lael WilcoxRugile Kaladyte's latest video follows endurance athlete Lael Wilcox during her time in Anchorage and ride from Boulder to Emporia to prepare for the 2,750 mile Tour Divide race, set to commence this Friday.

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/2019-tour-divide-prep-lael-wilcox/feed/ 11 Divided (film) https://bikepacking.com/plog/divided-film/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/divided-film/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:32:33 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=50284 Divided film, lee Craigie, Rickie Cotter, Tour divideIn 2017, Rickie Cotter and Lee Craigie rode the Tour Divide and documented their trip. Shot entirely using a Go Pro and an iPhone, Divided, an official selection of the Banff Film Festival, follows the two friends on an inspirational journey from Canada to Mexico.

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/divided-film/feed/ 21 GDMBR Colorado: Things That Worked, Things That Didn’t https://bikepacking.com/plan/gdmbr-colorado/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/gdmbr-colorado/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:19:41 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=47616 GDMBR Colorado, Neil BeltchenkoNeil Beltchenko just rode the Colorado portion of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in less than two and a half days. In this reflection, he shares a few things that worked well during the ride, and others that didn’t...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plan/gdmbr-colorado/feed/ 30 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) Officially Extended by 400 Miles https://bikepacking.com/news/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-extended/ https://bikepacking.com/news/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-extended/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2018 05:06:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=45196 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route ExtendedAs part of the route's 20th anniversary, Adventure Cycling Association has officially extended the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) by 400 miles. Along with the press release, we spoke to local expert Jonathan Hayward about how he got involved with the development and what to expect with the new addition...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-extended/feed/ 3 Rigs of The 2018 Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2018/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2018/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:57:13 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=44274 Tour Divide Rigs, 2018Continuing our 2018 Tour Divide week, here are the Rigs of The 2018 Tour Divide, featuring over 80 bikes with kit details and information about the riders...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/tour-divide-rigs-2018/feed/ 53 A Matter of Dust: 10 Days on the Great Divide https://bikepacking.com/plog/a-matter-of-dust/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/a-matter-of-dust/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:20:24 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=44397 Pat Valade, Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteLast summer, Canadian photographer Pat Valade headed out on his first extended bikepacking trip, a 10-day stint along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Here, he shares images from the ride and recaps some of the lessons he learned while forgetting about his day-to-day worries and settling into life along the trail...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/a-matter-of-dust/feed/ 28 One Question, Five Voices: Taking on the Tour Divide https://bikepacking.com/plan/tour-divide-preparation/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/tour-divide-preparation/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:20:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=44104 Tour Divide, One Question Five VoicesIn our third installment of One Question, Five Voices, we ask a group of Tour Divide finishers to share their secrets for mentally preparing to race from Banff to Mexico along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Read on to glean some insights for getting into the Tour Divide mindset, whether you're hoping to set a new record or just want to make it to the finish...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plan/tour-divide-preparation/feed/ 9 Ben Weaver Announces 15 Concerts Along The Great Divide MTB Route https://bikepacking.com/news/ben-weaver-music-for-free/ https://bikepacking.com/news/ben-weaver-music-for-free/#comments Thu, 24 May 2018 12:33:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=44038 Ben Weaver, Music for Free on the Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBikepacker and musician Ben Weaver is cycling the full Great Divide Mountain Bike Route with his instruments in tow, performing 15 free concerts along the way. The dates were just announced. Learn more and watch the trailer here...

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