The Tour Divide

The second Friday of June has quietly become a holiday for me. It marks the launch of one of the most legendary self‑supported bike races on earth: The Tour Divide. Every year, more than 200 riders roll out of Banff, Alberta for a 2,700‑mile adventure to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.

At the sharp end, racers chase a mind‑bending 13–15 day finish. Behind them, a larger wave aims for sub‑21. Behind that group of racers, a touring crew of riders who simply want to finish the longest off‑pavement route in the world.

Someday, I hope to line up for the Grand Depart myself. But this year, I’m easing in by riding a section I’ve been obsessed with for years, Montana. A friend and I are taking on 361 miles and 26,500 feet of climbing from Eureka to Helena, following the same Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. We’re heading out a month after the Grand Depart to dodge lingering snow and the heavier traffic that comes with the racers.

We fly to Montana in 29 days! After more than a year of dreaming and six months of planning, this is suddenly very real, and I’m beyond hyped.

Stay tuned here and on social for what we’re riding, how we’re packing, and the gear we’re trusting for the trip, and how we get it all to Montana and back. If you’re dreaming about a ride like this but don’t know where to start, fill out our intake form and reach out. We’d love to help you build your own adventure.

View of our route

Our planned first night camp at Red Meadow Lake