Tour Divide

In this video Neil walks us through his ultimate Tour Divide drivetrain, a 585%, ultra-wide range 2×11 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…

We 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…

The 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…

I 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…

Just 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…

We’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…

Starting 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…

Ben 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…

After 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…

In 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.”

Applause, 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…

Eight-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…