OK since many of you like to study more detail about the ride, below are the ride maps. After the day's ride, riders perform bike maintenance and join up for happy hour and dinner. Despite its name, the Great Dividing Range is only sometimes considered a continental divide. The TransAmerica Bike Route is the classic bike touring route across America. Women: Jill Homer 24:07:24, Men: Matthew Lee 17:16:10 We were pretty spot on with our assessment but overlooked the monsoon season in New Mexico. Red Rock Discovery Trail. Pushed the trip due to fires and closures. I'm planning to do this trip on my 1290 SAR northbound in a counterclockwise loop departing from the SF Bay Area 8/16 through 8/31 ending back in the Bay Area if anyone is interested in joining. It was time. I have nothing else to be present for and its been too long since doing country-sized bicycle touring. Can run full rackless bags or may opt for a Tumbleweed rack hybrid setup. Attached is a concept map. If any self-sufficient riders with sorted adventure bikes would like to join me, shoot me a PM to discuss planning and logistics. The route follows the western mountains known as the Cascade Range and the Sierra Nevada Range. Tip: Before the Great Basin, stock up properly in Pinedale Atlantic city was completely closed when we passed through. This is mostly a paved road ride. 395 south to the 15 sounds more appealing than slabbing the 101 or I5. Michael McCoys Cycling the Great Divide guidebook. Better safe than sorry. The GPX data are comprised of Route Tracks and Service Points . TransAmerica Bike Route. The route follows the Continental Divide and is 90% off-pavement using high-quality dirt roads, gravel roads, trails, and a few short sections of unmaintained tracks. The special edition 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal is one you wont want to miss! If you decide to travel during June or early July, be aware that you will most likely experience snow in the high mountain passes. Both are around 3-4 hours drive from Antelope Wells. The Divide then proceeds south into western New Mexico, passing along the western boundary of the endorheic Plains of San Agustin. The tassel was turned, and the thrill of completing a multi-year project rushed in my veins. Not familiar with this. 2) Great Basin/Wamsutter (skipping Rawlins and the heavy construction south of town). A 29+ bike may be ideal, although some sections the extra fat could definitely slow you down. Also, a jaccuzzi. Let's start with the CDT in the United States. Researching and procuring gear is a long and important process in preparing for the GDMBR. The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panam) is an artificial 82 km (51 mi) waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean and divides North and South America. Added new ACA alternate into Butte, avoiding freeway riding. Sorry to hear your Africa Twin let you down early in the trip, but hats off to you for salvaging the trip and doing that many miles on the old XR650! , Great Divide Trail + Continential Divide Trail: A Challenging Epic Thru-Hike from Mexico into Canada. On April 22, I'll begin my third long trek, connecting the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in the United States to Canada's Great Divide Trail (GDT) for a 3,800-mile traverse along the spine of the Rockies. If anyone is interested in joining me on all or part of this adventure, shoot me a PM. Here are your Grand Depart winners since the inception of the race in 2008. Both the guidebook and map offer a couple of route alternates. Is anyone on the route or recently completed these sections? 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. For more information, please see our and our We rode on fully rigid rigs and were wished we had front suspension or a thud buster seatpost most of the ride especially in New Mexico. Gas stops and distance between gas stops is identified. and a complete Riders Packet which consists of a ride description booklet and large 11x17 daily ride maps as well as a set of quick reference 5x8 tank bag cards. Unlike the PCT, my route will cover a few hundred miles of route finding, including a next-level alternate on Wyoming's Wind River High Route. *By clicking submit, you're also subscribing to our email list. It will be a mix of camping and hotel/motel depending on weather, rider preference and other factors. Where is that blue switchback road? This was an amazing trip. Is it worth it to go through post-trail depression again. To avoid an extra 200 mile ride to the airport, it is best to secure a pickup from a shuttle service. Notes: I suggest you plan and order early. Then it is often to bed early as the next day comes quickly. In general, the route is mostly passable during late June through mid-October, but be aware that it can snow at elevation any time of the year. Plus, living outside is just freaking rad. Thanks for watching! http://www.gpskevinadventurerides.com/pacific-divide-route, https://advrider.com/f/threads/mexico-to-canada-on-dirt-the-continental-divide-trail.1219854/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Curious about this route myself. Scientists have not yet agreed on a specific number because the exact border between ocean basins is not universally accepted. "Continental Divide" redirects here. If you have your Africa Twin all fixed up and would like to do another epic trip on the big bike, let me know. NEBAT. There are only a few days on the trip when you will not be passing through a town with at least a gas station. Additionally there is all the normal stuff, come prepared to maintain your bike, fix your bike on the trail, repair flat tires, deal with bad weather and rain and make a joke or two. Great Pacific Divide Route Jul 2022 Don Juanson battles with Bernoulli in order to keep rolling. It separates the water that runs toward the Pacific Ocean from the water that runs toward the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and the Gulf of Mexico. But, with sleeping bags rated to 20 degrees we were fine. The remoteness and beauty are second to none. Page 3 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3 iCD55 , Aug 13, 2020 #41 iCD55 Still Kickin' Joined: Jan 17, 2014 Oddometer: 66 Location: PacNW, USA Migolito said: Good vids, but, was looking for some greater details. Hoping to go all the way to Jasper! Guess we'll see, eh? The best way to get to Banff is to fly into the Calgary International Airport (YYC). Coordinates: 40.2132N 121.3546W The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), officially designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. In Central America, it continues through southern Guatemala, southwestern Honduras, western Nicaragua, western/southwestern Costa Rica, and southern Panama. For the latestTour Divide GPX data from TopoFusion, to support us + get The Bikepacking Journal. What was your general route and how many miles were you averaging per day? Women: Mary Collier 29:17:37, Men: Matthew Lee 17:23:45 Another secondary divide follows the Appalachian chain, which separates those streams and rivers that flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean from those that exit via the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. What if I have to take 10 days off unexpectedly? This 750-mile loop trail spans three counties (La Paz, Yuma & Mohave) in western Arizona and traverses from Bullhead City & Kingman in the north down through the desert to Yuma. Great PACIFIC Divide route, NOT the Continental Divide Route. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. It draws geodesic flight paths on top of Google maps, so you can create your own route map. Have completely rethought the trip and decided to add additional miles and make a big bikepacking loopwhy not? We used the Tour Divide GPX here. Changes to Kanasakis Lakes Provincial Park Road instead of bike path through park. Adds new two re-routes in Wyoming, scouted by Matthew Lee. That 20 west to the 101 on the coast looks stunning on the mapmight have to follow your route. For example, the International Hydrographic Organization (in its current unapproved working edition only[2] of Limits of Oceans and Seas) defines the Hudson Bay, with its outlet extending from 62.5 to 66.5 degrees north (just a few miles south of the Arctic Circle) as being part of the Arctic Ocean, specifically "Arctic Ocean Subdivision 9.11.". You are responsible for your own riding and yourself. The CDT boasts world-famous landscapes through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, following the spine of the American Rockies. Adventure Cycling offers GPX data you can download and use on a GPS device, smartphone, or tablet. Long-distance hiking has become a tool to re-sharpen senses and better understand self. Several endorheic basins straddle or adjoin the Continental Divide, notably the Great Divide Basin in Wyoming, the Plains of San Agustin and the Animas Valley in New Mexico, the Guzmn Basin in New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico, and both the Bolsn de Mapim and the Llanos el Salado in Mexico. Great Pacific Divide Adventure Route: Two week adventure from Canada to Mexico through the western USA mountains Yosemite By Adventure Bike 4 Day Discovery ride to explore Sequoia National Park and Yosemite British Columbia Discovery Route Adventure Bike Ride, Inland Passage Curse to explore BC and Vancouver Island Yellowstone by Adventure Bike Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format. There are fears that I won't like it, or that the pace the linkage demands will take away from things I found most valuable on previous thru-hikesfriendship, stillness, and a pressure off of performance. The ride is named Passes and Peaks, because it will include some of the most spectacular passes and peaks in Colorado. Both the Chagres and Gatun rivers flow into Gatun Lake, which empties to both oceans. Pacific Divide Route. Women: Sara Dallman 22:19:05, Men: Jefe Branham 16:02:39 The PCT doesn't touch Montana. Also, see Trail Notes tab for more information on GPX and navigation. 2 Replies: 39 Views: 3,390 Send to : 2018 N Main St. Coeur d Alene ID 83814Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountryadvmotorsports/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackcountryAdvMoto/website- http:// www.ridewithbam.com Music from epidimicsound.com GPS Kevin Site gpskevin.comMusic from epidimicsound,com Links to some of my favorite gear: Arclite ETHOS VLD Moto Sunglasses- https://amzn.to/38xwRDu GoPro Hero 8 Black - https://amzn.to/2vLfe5W Giant Loop Round the World Panniers - https://amzn.to/39xoycn Giant Loop Diablo Tank Bag - https://amzn.to/2TuXvc5 Cardo Packtalk BOLD Dual Pack- https://amzn.to/3cFl5dN Single- https://amzn.to/32YdBOiNemo Forte Sleeping Bag - https://amzn.to/32WxKEF Nemo Fillow - https://amzn.to/32W7XME Camp Chair - https://amzn.to/32X8rCl Sea to Summit Pocket Shower - https://amzn.to/39xBHSy Sea to Summit Pillow - https://amzn.to/2TQZ7Mm Sea to Summit stuff sack - https://amzn.to/2TKo9fN Sea to Summit Cook Set - https://amzn.to/2uZF4CLNemo Fillo Stanley Coffee Press - https://amzn.to/3avFy2w Klymet Static V Luxe - https://amzn.to/2VYnpXr Thermarest Inflation sack - https://amzn.to/2wxJDF0 Thermarest NeoAir - https://amzn.to/2Tv22ev Baja No Pinch Tire Tool - https://amzn.to/2PUezpHGreat Tire Inflator - https://amzn.to/2W4aDX9 or https://amzn.to/33bOFD7Best Tire Lube! Self Guide Ride Badwater Pics. NGBAT. Examples of these are, respectively, North Two Ocean Creek and Isa Lake, both located on the Continental Divide in Wyoming. Red Rock Discovery Trail. Continents that are bordered by more than two bodies of water may have more than one continental divide. It's going to be amqzing, a mix of paved and dirt centered around the GPS Kevin PDR. Rawhyde's CDR South America 2017. Similar to my last two major hikes (PCT '17, JMT '18), I have a good feeling about this one. The audio, illustrations, photos, and videos are credited beneath the media asset, except for promotional images, which generally link to another page that contains the media credit. In some cases, water runs toward an endorheic basin, such as a saline lake or salt flat. Highlights include the Flathead Valley in Alberta, Grand Teton National Park, the Great Divide Basin in Wyoming, South Park, Boreas Pass in Colorado, Polvadera Mesa, and the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. MABDR. Although the book and maps have the same cue sheet, they are slightly off in the actual mileage, so take each with a grain of salt. March 28, 2019 There are plenty of primitive camping sites along the route. After having ridden this route last summer and hundreds of other rides like it, I understand why they say all the best riding is out west.". After much debate, we decided to fly out of El Paso. This trek affirmed a dream to cover more ground in 2019, with a penciled-in idea of what the project would look like. USGS: Continental Divide of the United States. The Divide crosses into the United States in northwestern Montana, at the boundary between Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park. Plus, she provided access to her custom resupply cheat sheet, which details exact mile marker locations and distances between all services within each of the seven sections along the entire Tour Divide 2023 route. Going up 1 tooth to 14t front sprocket fits the stock guard no problem and lowers revs for backcountry cruising. Note that the route and GPX featured here are the Tour Divide route and not the full GDMBR. The information found herein is simply a planning resource to be usedas a point of inspirationin conjunction with your own due-diligence. From the trees. Still looking for potential riding buddies for this trip in September if anyone is interested in joining. While riding, obey all public and private land use restrictions and rules, carry proper safety and navigational equipment, and of course, follow the #leavenotrace guidelines. 1) Union Pass / Fish Lake. All rights reserved. We are very excited to offer this new adventure route down the entire length of the west coast of America. A continental divide is an area of raised terrain that separates a continents river systems that feed to different basins. My goal for this ride is simple, great riding, so you can count on great routes and places to ride. Great Pacific Divide Adventure Route: . Reliable food and water sources on some portions of the route are over 100 miles (160 km) apart. We recognize Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of this land. National Geographic Headquarters 1145 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036. From this point, waters flow to the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Mexico, and the Arctic Ocean via Hudson Bay. We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. Gandalf pays homage to his Druidic roots while lounging in the dirt, doing nothing. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a conduit for maritime trade. I'd prefer to see new stuff I haven't seen before anywaytempted to skip the WABDR, but it was a smoke fest when we rode it in 2017 during the big fires, so hoping to experience it again in clearer conditions. The Blue lines are MAIN Backcountry Routes mostly dirt roads, The Red lines are Hard Alternate Routes (Dualsport), The Green lines are a mix of back Paved Routes, Black lines are out and backs to gas and motels, Drive time on a bike to the starting hotel is 5 hours, Drive time on a bike from the ride finish to San Diego is 1 hour, Recommend Federal Companies Transports: 888-483-7117, Note you can make arrangements with gpsKevin to store your bike and you can ship from this location. Rawhyde's CDR South America 2017. The guidebooks and ACA maps will have accurate camping and lodging recommendations, so depending on your daily pace and number of stops throughout the day, you can plan accordingly. [4] Thus, North America's status of having a single location draining into three oceans is unique in the world. You can find that here. Ah, right. Drainage divides, regardless of scale, occur in raised terrain such as mountain ranges or hills. You are responsible for your own riding. Their bikes featured Velocity Blunt 35 rims laced to Alfine dynamo hubs up front and XT in the rear. How do gpsKevin rides work? Here are some Basecamp screenshots of the counterclockwise loop starting and ending in the SF Bay Area. ****You Like Stickers? Tour begins in Port Angeles, WA in early April. All rights reserved. (The ACA version first goes along the Hood Canal, which is pretty, but not the coast). Also, take advantage of the cyclist only lodging listed on the map as much as possible. Lodging and eating establishments are identified as are points of interest. Lodging and eating establishments are identified as are points of interest. Like the Great Continental Divide Route it covers spectacular remote mountains but of the western states of California, Oregon and Washington. In spite of the fact that this route, associated GPS track (GPX and maps), and all route guidelines were prepared under diligent research by the specified contributor and/or contributors, the accuracy of such and judgement of the author is not guaranteed. Next chapter. Their tires of choice were Maxis Ardents 2.3 set up tubeless. PM me if interested in doing an epic summer adventure trip. Good info, thank you. Great Pacific Divide route Discussion in ' Americas ' started by Migolito, May 3, 2020 . These trip is broken down into episodes makes sure to check them out in order for the best story. 2017 Surly Troll bikepacking setup Have completely rethought the trip and decided to add additional miles and make a big bikepacking loopwhy not? !- https://amzn.to/2W6IKOsLight weight Tire Irons - https://amzn.to/3cQmPAXSuper Light Titanium wrenches - https://amzn.to/2vYRpaVBike Add Ons: Outback Motortek Crashbar system and skid plate - OutbackMotortek.com Ohlins Custom Front Forks - ohlinsusa.com Ohlins Rear Shock Akrapovic Exhaust - https://amzn.to/3aBjBPWPower Commander - https://amzn.to/32ZeC91 AltRider Radiator guard - https://amzn.to/3aB5KZP AltRider Headlight Guard- https://amzn.to/39yALgP AltRider Pillion and Luggage racks - https://amzn.to/32XyHwf AltRider Regulator guard - https://amzn.to/2xaROXU AltRider Clutch arm guard - https://amzn.to/3cFmMYH AltRider High Fender Kit - altrider.com Bark Buster Storm hand guards Black Dog Foot pegs - blackdogcw.com Camel ADV Windshield Support camel-adv.com Camel ADV Footpeg Bracket Camel ADV Aux Fuel Tank MOTOZ Tractionator - Front- Rear- https://amzn.to/3cDD0l6Motoz Desert HT - https://amzn.to/3cGyd23Double take ADV Mirrors - https://amzn.to/32XJUNq Touratech luggage racks Touratech Rear Brake Res Guard RAM Phone Mount - https://amzn.to/2IqiCWz20mm Bar risers Scotts Performance Steering Stabilizer STEGPegz Luggage: Giant Loop Fandango Tank Bag Giant Loop Pannier Pockets Gant Loop Tilimook and Rouge dry bags Giant Loop Round the World Panniers with quick release mounts Riding Gear: Klim Krios Pro Klim Badlands Jacket or Klim Carlsbad Jacket Klim Badlands Pants or Klim Carlsbad Pants Klim Inferno Fleece mid layer (Africa Twin edition) Sidi Adventure Boots Held Air N Dry Gortex Gloves (summer) Alpine Star Tech Touring Gortex Gloves (winter) This trail picks up at the northern terminus of the CDT at Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. North America has five major drainage systems: into the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans, plus Hudson Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Women: Caroline Soong 22:09:59, Men: Ollie Whalley (R) 16:02:54 This divide runs from Cape Prince of Wales in western Alaska, through the Rocky Mountains of western Canada and the continental United States, then through the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains in Mexico, through Central America and along the Andes Mountains of South America. I mounted full knobbies on the 1290 SAR (Scorpion Rally front) + (Adventure Wild rear) and tubes installed in both wheels to handle any terrain. For many folks, this information allows them to just experience the adventure without the burden of having to extensively plan or risk getting seriously lost or running out of gas well before a gas stop. This would put you right above Bridgeport and allow you to shoot into Bodie. Women:Alice Drobna (SS) 22:06:36, Men: Josh Kato 14:11:37 Plan is to head south to Lake Isabella area and then up north through Sequoia NP up the PDR all the way to the Canadian border, then across to Olympic NP and back down West Coast to Bay Area finishing trip by 8/30. Billy Rice 2013 Yo-Yo (NoBo & SoBo) 44:42:00 More here. Great Divide Route 2023 - Mountain Goat - Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 - The Unexpected Journey. You should be in the more likely to offer help camp. Click here to login, or start an account if youre not yet a member of the Bikepacking Collective. UP End of Track Dateline, 1865-1869 - historic construction timeline of the original Union Pacific overland . And sometimes I am out riding and building new adventures so that can be hard too. Much of the route passes through BLM, national parks, and dedicated wilderness. Reddit, Inc. 2023. Still looking for other adventure riders to join on this trip departing from SF Bay Area on 8/14. And sometimes I am out riding and building new adventures so that can be hard too. The Continental Divide extends from the Bering Strait to the Strait of Magellan, and separates the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean from those river systems that drain into the Atlantic and (in northern North America) Arctic oceans (including those that drain into the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and Hudson Bay). But sometimes I run out and it can take me several weeks to get new cards and maps. Can I really eat ramen and mashed potatoes for another 5 months? The exciting part about this ride is that riders can choose their own level of adventure exposure each day to meet their desire and excitement. Day three back north up the PDR all the way to Canadian border. Continental divides are broad, continent-wide example of drainage divides, sometimes just called divides. To avoid significant backtracking, we twice forded a massive river. As such, our editorial team, route creators, and Route Stewards serve as mediators for route improvements and opportunities for connectivity, conservation, and community growth around these routes. I'm leaning toward camping as much as possible, even if it's at an RV park, KOA, primitive camping on BLM land, etc. Using just the five, there are four secondary continental divides and three secondary triple points, the two mentioned previously and a third near Hibbing, Minnesota, where the Northern Divide intersects the Saint Lawrence Seaway divide. An example is the "Committee's Punch Bowl", a small lake located in the Athabasca Pass.[a]. I'm looking for new intel on the route in California. Much of the Sahara Desert in Africa, for example, is an endorheic basin. Will I experience the Wind River Range solo? Brush Mountain Lodge is also a must. Despite its name, the Great Dividing Range is only sometimes considered a continental divide. Here are some additional details on my journey ahead. Hopefully the Apple fire burns out by September. Other sources such as the International Hydrographic Organization add a sixth: Canada's Northwest Passage basin.

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