Great Divide ride

[luckett]

Let's get his forum started off with a short ride to commemorate. Anyone interested in doing the Great Divide ride with me this summer? I'm shooting for sometime in July, but I'm somewhat flexible on timing.

 

[HiggyB]

Oh man I wish, if you push to next year then I'm in!

 

[flying_hun]

My summer is already committed, but I'm interested in your plans. North to south or south to north? The whole length, or part of it. How many miles of range is needed between fueling opportunities?

It would be cool to follow your planning and progress here. :thumbup

 

[luckett]

You mean I need a plan for this ride? :wow








My route is going to be based on the Adventure Cycling Assoc. route with a few detours to some enticing places that are near the route. It's about 2700 miles long from Mex. to Canada, but I'm going to be starting in northern NM and heading north. The ACA maps have lots of info such as area history, local amenities, elevation profile and camp sites. No gas stations, but the GPS can provide that. Not sure of required range yet.


I just got done reviewing the route thru Colorada and it looks like this segment is going to be amazing.

Stunner Pass 10,541
Elwood Pass 11,631
Summitville 11,480
Carnero Pass 10,166
Cochetopa Pass 10.032
Marshall Pass 10,842
Boreas Pass 11,481
Ute Pass 9,588
Simpson Mtn 8,103
Yellow Jacket Pass 7,428

If anyone wants to ride a segment with me, I'd love some company.

 

[flying_hun]

Wow! That could be big fun!

 

[HiggyB]

How long are you going for? When are you leaving? <--- n/m, you said July, but would August work?

<off to scour my work schedule for some time off 'cause I really wanna go>

 

[luckett]

No firm dates set yet and I'm flexible. I've heard of people finishing the whole ride in two weeks, but I haven't really figured out what my schedule will be.

 

[HiggyB]

I've got a friend who did it in two weeks and he said it kinda sucked that way. Every day on the road by 7-8am, riding til dark, no days to chill, little time to enjoy where you are. I'll let you know if I can swing 2-3 weeks off in August as this would be awesome!