Tour Divide Planning Guide - Know Before You Go - Logistics, Costs & Lessons Learned

Описание: Are you planning on racing the Tour Divide either this year or at some point in the future? In this video, I break down the logistics and total costs of racing the 2024 Tour Divide, covering my ride from Banff, Alberta to the New Mexico border. I share how I planned for the route, what resources and tools I used along the way, and how I managed transportation, amenities, and accommodations across five U.S. states and two Canadian provinces.

I also highlight some of the longest, most remote stretches of the route, where resupply options are scarce and water is limited, and how I prepared for those challenges. At the end, I go over how much I actually spent, what I wish I’d known before starting, and my favorite and least favorite parts of the ride. If you're planning to ride the Divide, this is the behind-the-scenes info you’ll want.

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Tour Divide All Episodes:    • Tour Divide 2024  
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Tips for traveling with your bike:    • Traveling With Your Bike: Tips for Buses, ...  

Links Discussed in This Video:
One of Seven Planning Guide: https://oneofsevenproject.com/tour-di...
One of Seven Free Resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
ACA: https://www.adventurecycling.org/rout...
Sarah Swallow: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/1...
Topofusion: https://topofusion.com/divide/gps.php
2024 GPX: https://topofusion.com/divide/TourDiv...
Jeff Sharp – Hachita (rides to/from Antelope Wells)
Amigo Shuttle: https://amigoshuttle.info/great-divid...
TD Facebook group:   / 1ajo1cu2tg  
2019 PDF with POI info and phone numbers (some info not the same but it can still be helpful): https://www.rowlo.com/Biking/GDMBR/Ma...
The rules: https://tourdivide.org/the_rules

Waterproof gloves: https://amzn.to/3HmBtUl
Outdoor Research Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/4h3CjlN
Outdoor Research Rain Pants: https://amzn.to/4iDJOQZ
Collapsible 2L Platypus Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3HnUYM2

Please feel free to leave any questions you have in the comments or let me know if you have anything to add!

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Here is what else is in my pack:

The Big Three:
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Western Mountaineering Ultralight 20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/3OpaWFT
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Big Agnes Tigerwall UL2 Tent: https://amzn.to/3B35GES

Essentials:
Swiss army knife: https://amzn.to/4fUbMq7
Picaridin bug repellant: https://amzn.to/3CDEtcq

Electronics:
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Anker 20,000 mAh Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3AExGys
Nitecore 400 Lumen Headlamp: https://amzn.to/4i7e4UB
Belkin 24W USB Charger: https://amzn.to/3BfSI6R
Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/4i1v1zZ
Coros Axex 2 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4fxqyDi
Jabra Elite 75t Earbuds: https://amzn.to/4ePQb0Z
Ascher Bike Front Light: https://amzn.to/4g7nM7z
G Keni Bike Rear Light: https://amzn.to/3OtiMyq

Extra Clothing:
Reef Flip Flops: https://amzn.to/3YXebcH
Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer: https://amzn.to/3Oik7rN

Kitchen:
MSR Pocket Rocket: https://amzn.to/4fRUx9j
Platypus 2 L collapsible bottle: https://amzn.to/4fCFmR2
Katadyn BeFree 1L Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3YSmKFE
TOAKS spork: https://amzn.to/490bifO

Misc.:
Stance ankle socks: https://amzn.to/40A4sLO
Patagonia fanny pack: https://amzn.to/4encOtB
Goodr sunglasses: https://amzn.to/4fzOgyv

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:08 Getting to Banff
00:03:51 Getting From Antelope Wells
00:05:50 Weather
00:08:05 Signing Up For The Race
00:09:54 Communication About The Race
00:10:53 Route Info / Planning
00:13:47 Amenities
00:14:29 Sections With Fewer Amenities / Water
00:19:44 Accommodation
00:20:20 Costs
00:21:29 What Would I Do Differently?
00:22:15 Things I Am Glad I Had
00:22:36 Bike Maintenance
00:23:17 Best and Worst Parts
00:24:49 What I Learned

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