The Great Divide Race is the longest nonstop mountain biking event in the world. The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is the route that leads to it. It’s self-supported and solo. The route crosses Montana, Idaho Wyoming, Colorado, Colorado and New Mexico. It involves over 200,0.0m of climbing. Competitors bring all the equipment needed to navigate the backcountry and restock on food and other supplies in the small towns that line the route.
GDR’s purpose is to provide a common date and set rules for athletes who wish to compete in the challenge of the route or record. While anyone may attempt the GDR at any time, their effort will be recognized only if they follow the rules set on the official Great Divide Race website www.greatdividerace.com.
GDR is approximately 85% dirt, gravel or fire road with 14% paved. There is no fee to enter. The most difficult aspect of the race is getting to the start and returning home at the end.
GDR RESULTS 2006
1. Matthew Lee17d 22h 30m
Top DNF: John NobileSteamboat Spring, CO
Next DNF: Kenny MaldonadoRawlins, WY
Remaining DNFs: Matt Chester, Mike Gibney, Kevin Montgomery, Rudi Nadler, David Nice
GRAND LOOP RACE
A 3 Day Race is an option if you’re not ready to race for the 17-day race. You are now ready to race in the Grand Loop Race. After a 20-mile pavement prologue, the Grand Loop Race begins at the Tabeguache Trailhead, just outside Grand Junction, CO. It follows the trail west towards Moab and back to Grand Junction. The total race distance is 340 mi, plus the prologue of 20 miles. Mike Curiak holds this course record. It was set in 2003 at 3 Days, 2 Hours, and 37 Minutes.
2006 GLR RESULTS
1. Scott Morris3d 02h 45m
2. Jefe The Wookie3d 08h10m
3. Stefan Griebel4d 02h 00m
