Tour Divide Mountain Bike from Canada to New Mexico Starts Friday

Written by Tyler Benedict Jun 11, 2009 1:09 p.m. ET

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The Tour Divide, a single-stage 2,745 mile (4418 km) self-supported mountain bike race down the Great Divide starts Friday, June 12.

Leaving from Banff, Alberta, Canada, and heading south, ending in Antelope Wells, New Mexico, racers are required to bring what they need or ship supplies to stopping points along the way by themselves. No personal deliveries from friends or family…you gotta figure it out ahead of time. Ã‚Â Emergency repair parts can be shipped, but must arrive at a public address by commercial carrier, no spousal deliveries or anything of the like.

Even though racers are allowed to ride together, drafting or sharing of equipment is prohibited. Ã‚Â Sounds rough. Ã‚Â Check it out here, and follow the racers’ progress via MTBCast.

Hit ‘more’ for some photos from the route…

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The original race start field from the inaugural event in 2004.

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Stagecoach Reservoir single track in Colorado

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Tyler Benedict

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Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor.com. He has been writing about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel to killer riding locations throughout North America.

Based in North Carolina, Tyler loves family adventure travel and is always on the lookout for the next shiny new part to make his bikes faster and lighter.