How long does it take to ride the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route?

six to ten weeks
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.

How long does it take to ride the Great Divide Trail?

How long does it take to hike the entire trail? A safe estimate for hiking the Great Divide Trail is eight weeks. The total time to hike the entire trail from Waterton Lakes National Park to Kakwa Provincial Park is dependent on individual hiking pace, planning and selection of routes.

Can you bike the Great Divide Trail?

The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) is the longest off-pavement bicycle route in the world. The entire route is basically dirt-road and mountain-pass riding with some singletrack and double track miles.

Can you mountain bike the Continental Divide trail?

The CDT is not the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route; instead, it’s nearly 3,100 miles of trail stretching border to border along the spine of the continent. It’s the only long trail that’s open to mountain bikes. Our goal is to thru-ride as much of the trail as possible, outside of Wilderness Areas, this summer.

How many miles a day can you bike?

Typically, an average person can cycle between 56 to 60 miles (90 to 96 Kilometers) in a day. Give or take a few. That said, it’s worth repeating, in my opinion what matters more is the bike ride itself and not really how far you went in a day.

Where does the great divide run?

The larger Great Divide separates the North American continent into eastern (Atlantic) and western (Pacific) watersheds. It runs some 650 miles through the heart of Colorado, crossing twenty-one counties and many of the state’s famous mountain peaks.

Where does the Great Divide end?

A less-developed Canadian extension called the Great Divide Trail continues through five national parks and six provincial parks, ending at Kakwa Lake in east-central British Columbia.

How long does it take to bike the CDT?

Whereas walking the Continental Divide can take half of a year or more, the typical thru-biker can complete it in 10 weeks or less (and some extreme riders race it in two weeks or less) [source: Gorman and Earle Howells].

Is biking 100 miles Hard?

Even the most experienced riders cannot hide the satisfaction of ticking off 100 miles in the saddle. But, unfortunately, riding a century is not quite as easy as just riding a bike. Hitting that mercurial 100-mile mark involves plenty of off-the-bike preparation as well as some prior training and nutrition knowledge.

What is the longest Continental Divide?

Continental Divide of the Americas
Spanning from Cape Prince of Wales in Alaska, down to the Rockies of Colorado, and into Central America and eventually ending in Andes of South America – the Continental Divide of the Americas is the longest continental divide in the world. In Colorado, it divides the front range and western slope mountains.

How long is the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route?

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. The route follows the Continental Divide and is 90% off-pavement using high-quality dirt roads]

Where can I find the Great Divide route?

From the ridewithgps.com route profile, click on MORE and then EXPORT FILE. Full GDMBR guide providing route description details, plus tips on finding food, water, bike supplies, and shelter over the entire adventure. Available in hard copy or Kindle. Inspiration for your Great Divide cycling adventure.

What kind of bike do you need for the Great Divide?

Most Tour Dividers cycle it with a drop-bar bike similar to the Salsa Cutthroat. However, this route is very long and requires a lot of planning as it pertains to proper weather gear and resupply. Other dangers that amp up the difficulty include wild animals, such as grizzly bears in Montana.

Which is the highest point on the Great Divide?

Colorado’s Indiana Pass, at 11,910 feet (3630 meters), is the highest point on the route. Throughout the route riders encounter wild river valleys, remote mountain wilderness, open grasslands, high desert, and towards the southern end of the route, an amazing span through the Chihuahuan Desert.