Less than 1 month to go!

It's gettin real...

I think I'm getting in shape; I've had lots of time to train this month. Although there have been plenty of opportunities to eat junk

Aaron's Rig

I ride a 2005 Kona Dawg with a BOB Ibex trailer. I've read mixed opinions about the ideal rig for the great divide trail. While the full suspension system is more comfortable it is one more moving part that could potentially break. Many riders choose hardtails. I guess we'll find out later if I made the right choice.
As for trailers vs. panniers, the BOB trailer adds weight, but it adds little stress to the bike frame as the weight of the pack is distributed over it's own wheel. And the Ibex has suspension, so my gear will experience the same cushy ride as my person

First Post

Welcome everyone!
This blog has been created so that friends and family can follow our summer adventure. In summary:
Who: Jason Ma and Aaron Banmann
What: Great Divide Route by mountain bike
Where: Border to border. Rooseville, Montana to Antelope Wells, New Mexico
When: June 15 to August 1x
Why: Character building? Adventure?