GDMBR 2025 Part 1: Banff to Steamboat CO

[binderline@gmail.com]

Hi there,
I'm planning to do the GDMBR in two sections - the first half next summer (2025) and the second the following (2026). Spending the next 8 months planning, prepping, and training. Would welcome a partner to ride with through this upper half of the route ... if anyone out there is thinking about doing it this far in advance. Would love to connect, and share ideas on preparing and training for it. I'd prefer to do the entire route at once but I can't take that much time away from work, family, etc.

Looking to start sometime in mid-June 2025 (hoping for good weather). Would welcome hearing from anyone thinking about this for next year.

Cheers!

[71MMach1]

There is a chance that I may do the entire route next summer however I have several things that have to fall into place before I can commit myself at this early point. My tentative plan was to travel solo sometime after the start of the race on June 13th as the weather is usually better later in June. If the weather is exceptional in May and June then I would consider a June 13th start with all the racers. Travelling with a companion is possible but the pace of travel could be the issue as I want to complete the entire route in 30-40 days...hopefully. Your desired pace might be a faster or slower so it's a consideration. We could touch base next year in the spring to see how our plans are progressing and take it from there? In the meantime, good luck with your planning.

[binderline@gmail.com]

Hi there,
And thanks for the reply. I'm not considering the race, but rather doing the "Tour Divide" version (i.e. GDMBR proper) shortly after the racers have set off on the tour (maybe a few days after the official start of the race). In any case, keep me in mind and keep me posted as you start planning your adventure.  I'm nonetheless interested in how you progress towards next summer.  Thanks again and take care!
Matthew

[71MMach1]

Hi Matthew.
Thanks for the reply. Yes....let's see what 2025 brings.
Doug

[binderline@gmail.com]

Hi there Doug,
Any updates on your preparations for Summer 2025 - GDMBR? I'm making steady progress in my planning efforts - starting my training in earnest after Jan 1. Bike is mostly dialed in.  Hoping for a conducive season leading into the Summer.

Hope all is well.

Take care.

[71MMach1]

Hi Matthew.

I'm still looking at biking the Divide and now my daughter is considering biking the first few hundred km from Banff. She has already noted there is a good chance she may not be able to bike at all in June and it may be July before she can get away from her place of work. Other things can happen in the meantime but it would seem the chance of teaming up is getting a bit slimmer. Maybe we can touch base in the spring and see if the dust has settled?

Good luck with your training and best of the season!

Doug

[binderline@gmail.com]

Hi Doug,
Thanks for the info. I'm still hoping to get started in late June (pending some variables working themselves out ) and looking at the potential of riding the entire route instead of stopping in Steamboat, CO assuming a few things work in my favor (ex. getting time off work which I'll be working on).

Let's keep in touch.
Take care,
Matthew

[scottHrockwood]

Hi Matthew
Planning on doing this as well and would love to ride with someone.  Normal pace.  Thought I'd start reaching out to people, late June sounds good to me.  I know there's a small window for departure due to snow/ heat.  Are you still a go? 
Thanks.  Scott

[Matt L]

Hello everyone, I'm in the planning phase of starting in Banff either late July or very early August.  I'd be happy to ride with some like-minded individuals.  Mine would be a mix of camping and motels. Anyone interested in that time frame let me know. 
Happy Trails. M