The Difference Between the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route and Tour Divide
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Published 2023-09-29
Jay Petervary explains the history and differences between the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) and the Tour Divide.
0:00 Great Divide Ride Unearthed
0:53 History of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
1:13 Adventure Cycling Associations first dirt road tour
1:24 The Tour Divide Race
1:50 Bucket List item
2:20 Jasper the starting point of GDMBR
3:13 Confusion Between the Two
3:40 Lost Knowledge
3:51 Riding 100% GDMBR
Ultra-endurance and bikepacking legend, Jay Petervary set out on his solo and unsupported FKT attempt of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route which he called “Great Divide Ride Unearthed”. Over 2,000 miles into his ride he was struck by a motorist. Suffering multiple series injuries, Jay’s resilience is unwavering. He may be battered, but he is not broken. He continues to inspire with his mantra “ride forward” and reminds us that he’s not done with this ride yet.
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All Comments (4)
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Jay Petervary is always fun to listen to given all of his experience riding bikes & doing ultras. But damn, seeing him in a freaking body cast is tough to see. It’s not so much the neck contraption that’s hard to take … it’s that the guy is wearing a body cast during this interview. Damn! Thankfully, he’s outta that tortuous body cast now and is recovering from getting ran over - literally, dude got ran over from behind by an inattentive / distracted driver. JayP, the only way I’m gonna get the image of you in that damn body cast fully outta my brain is when I see new video of you back on the awesome GDMBR route!
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a big hello to Jay P. a true legend. I would like to know what he thinks of the European EDT route and if he has ever thought of doing it. I hope to do it on July 24th during my holidays. I know it's not a competition but could it become one in the future for your association?
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My understanding is the GDMBR, designed by The American Cycling Association, is a MTB route from Banff Canada to Antelope Wells NM. It can be ridden by anyone. The Tour Divide is a race that follows the exact route of the GDMBR. No deviation from the route is allowed. You can ride the GDMBR and make any route changes you desire. Some do to avoid the nasty mud sections. If you’re not racing you can call it whatever you like. A popular YouTube cyclist, Ryan Van Duzer, is competing in the 2024 Tour Divide. He stated he is starting in Banff. I’m not sure what the guy being interviewed is talking about with the TD starting in Jasper MT.
