Is there any online coverage (blogs, spots, call-ins)?
It’s not our focus, but for 2009 Tommy Tuite is carrying a SPOT and can be tracked on TopoFusion. Callins can be found on on mtbcast.com under Great Divide Race. Also see discussion on bikepacking.net. What will the start date be for 2010, 2011 and beyond? The GDR starts the third Friday in June. So, June 18, 2010, June 17, 2011, et cetera. Why no Canada? We suggest you ride the Canadian section of the GDMBR as a prologue / warm up. It’s a good way to get into the right mindset, as well as do last minute gear selection and body checks before the clock starts ticking. However, it is not part of the GDR’s border to border race. What is the difference between the TD and the GDR? TD requires the Canadian prologue, allows cell phones and provides SPOT tracking. The GDR was conceived as a low key, grassroots, border to border event. Organized by racers, for racers, with the emphasis on racing. It will continue that way. Why can’t you all get along and just make one race? Efforts have been ma
