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continental divide ride?

tthouses

capt. paul
Im thinking of riding the Continental Divide and would appreciate any comments esp those who have done it. Should I do it with a group? Just where can i get a decent map of the ride? I have a GS 1150. When is the best time to do it?
Thanks in advance
Paul Violand
tthousesaustin@gmail.com
 
Expect lots of dust…….

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Riding in a group is helpful but not necessary. If something goes wrong, need to fix a flat, etc a group can be helpful. Also certain resources can be shared reducing the weight each member carries; i.e. cooking equipment, tools, etc.

Starting later in the summer season- late July/Aug/early Sept-- helps reduce problems with snowpack at the higher elevations (depends on the amount of snowfall that occurred the winter before). Provided its not too late in the season and a winter weather pattern roles in. Also a later in the season; fewer daylight hours, mornings at elevation can be real cold. But I have been snowed on in the Rocky's in July and Aug if the weather patterns are just right (err…. wrong?)

Here are some resources:

Big Dog Adventures

Murgatoid42 Does the Continental Divide-ADV Forum

Two Tail Dogs RR

Les Stark RR

Jacohamman RR

Hope this will get you started.:groovy

A Book Recommendation from Whitehorse Press
 
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