Filed under Cycling the Great Divide

Steep Gravel Climbs and Cold Mountain Streams

Steep Gravel Climbs and Cold Mountain Streams

Now that we are on the official Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, there is very little pavement, few towns, and no services. It’s been a hard three day’s ride from Eureka to Whitefish during which time we saw virtually no pavement and not a single store or water source other than lakes and streams. This … Continue reading

Goodbye Pavement!

Goodbye Pavement!

Posting from my phone is still awkward, sorry! I’m currently in my tent in a city park in Eureka Montana. It’s 10:30 pm and there are air horns and sirens everywhere, but I have no idea why. If I learn anything by the end of this note, I’ll let you know! I’ll start by saying … Continue reading

Banff, Bikes, and Bolts

Banff, Bikes, and Bolts

Welcome to Banff! Becky and I stayed in a airport hotel in Boston Monday night, and I arranged a 230 am shuttle to the airport for Tuesday to prepare for a 5 am flight, I knew this would be a long day. My flights to Houston and then on to Calgary were largely uneventful and … Continue reading

Gearing Up and Flying Out

Gearing Up and Flying Out

This week has been a chaotic mix of planning our alternate route, purchasing last minute items, and deciding what gear to bring and what to leave at home.  Tomorrow morning Becky and I drive to Boston and at 5 am Tuesday morning I fly out.  The moment of truth is upon us.  I’ve been working … Continue reading

Fire and Water – Nothing’s Ever Simple!

Fire and Water – Nothing’s Ever Simple!

Bike trips always require a certain amount of flexibility.  My general preference is to not have a specific unchangeable end date and not map out exactly how many miles each day for the entire trip.  That way you can get up in the morning and say “well, I’m tired and lazy, let’s do a short … Continue reading