Tour Divide 2016

johnnystorm · Post by **johnnystorm** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:52 pm

Management, both at work and home, appear to have given me the go-ahead for the TD next year.

I'm sure there must be others of this fine parish heading West to find fame and fortune (or type 2 fun at great personal expense)

So who's in?

Scattamah · Post by **Scattamah** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:20 pm

If I win the lottery, I'll be back. Damned thing has cleaned me out 2 years in a row now.

Greetz

S.

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:36 pm

*nods*

I have the clearance from home. Clearance from work will be broached after I get back from two weeks away in Chamonix :)

Richard G · Post by **Richard G** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:13 pm

So jealous. Would never be able to take that sort of time off work.

Richpips · Post by **Richpips** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:28 pm

Tom and I are going but probably not for the Grand Depart as he'd miss a months worth of school.

Might do a NOBO leaving end of July, which should hopefully give us fairer weather.

voodoo_simon · Post by **voodoo_simon** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:47 pm

johnnystorm wrote:Management, both at work and home, appear to have given me the go-ahead for the TD next year.

I'm sure there must be others of this fine parish heading West to find fame and fortune (or type 2 fun at great personal expense)

So who's in?

That's great news, very jealous

Sadly (or lucky for you!), I won't be joining you

mountainbaker · Post by **mountainbaker** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:52 am

vaguely exciting that you've got time off Nige!

Get aero bars, your hands will thank you.

Wear a buff round your neck, you can pop it up over your mouth and nose when getting passed by trucks to stop you breathing in all that dust.

Take mosquito repellent.

Start taking Gingko Biloba a while before to help with the altitude. Remember, it starts at 3000+ feet. I was fine, even up at Indiana Pass (11,910 ft). I took Gingko for a month beforehand. For all those doubters http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18076292

Enjoy yourself, it's a fucking great trip.

giryan · Post by **giryan** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:55 am

I'm gonna aim for 2017 :D
I've only been in this job for 6 months, and asking for a month off this soon might be a little hard.
And more time to get used to bikepacking would probably be a good idea

johnnystorm · Post by **johnnystorm** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:33 pm

voodoo_simon wrote: Sadly (or lucky for you!), I won't be joining you

Definitely sadly....imagine the breakfasts!

gravitysucks · Post by **gravitysucks** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:55 pm

I wish. 2017 is the plan though.

Gari · Post by **Gari** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:04 pm

I quite fancy next year or 2017, flights and any kit needs aside, roughly how much does it cost to do?

ZeroDarkBivi · Post by **ZeroDarkBivi** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:44 pm

Would love to, especially with some mates from the UK already committed to riding in 2016, but work commitments (lack of winter training then new job in June) are conspiring against me. If it's not tenable then perhaps CTR will work.

mountainbaker · Post by **mountainbaker** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:51 pm

Gari wrote:I quite fancy next year or 2017, flights and any kit needs aside, roughly how much does it cost to do?

I spent around £1500 on route for food, lodgings and mechanics, and finished in 21.5 days. So if you take longer, more...

NewRetroTom · Post by **NewRetroTom** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:14 pm

I'm planning to be there for the GD.

Getting quite excited......

johnnystorm · Post by **johnnystorm** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:33 pm

Ok, looks like a significant percentage of the GD with BBers!

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:35 pm

I'm 50 next year so was having a serious think about it, but I also keep looking at the Idaho Hot Springs route....

NewRetroTom · Post by **NewRetroTom** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:39 pm

Neither of them has an Achfary, so you should be ok.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:03 pm

Think Ian & Stu both said 2016

That came round quick!

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:23 pm

NewRetroTom wrote:Neither of them has an Achfary, so you should be ok.

voodoo_simon · Post by **voodoo_simon** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:39 pm

johnnystorm wrote:
voodoo_simon wrote: Sadly (or lucky for you!), I won't be joining you
Definitely sadly....imagine the breakfasts!

Reading John Metcalfes book, sugary donuts and black coffee...

...where do I sign up?!

NewRetroTom · Post by **NewRetroTom** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:59 pm

A question for those who are doing it or have done it before: what insurance will you/did you use that will cover rescue and treatment for mountain biking injuries or sickness on the trail?

ctznsmith · Post by **ctznsmith** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:07 pm

Richpips wrote:Might do a NOBO leaving end of July, which should hopefully give us fairer weather.

NOBO?

Taylor · Post by **Taylor** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:37 pm

NOBO=Northbound
SOBO=Southbound

mountainbaker · Post by **mountainbaker** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:47 pm

Taylor wrote:NOBO=Northbound
SOBO=Southbound

YOYO=Attention seekers

ZeroDarkBivi · Post by **ZeroDarkBivi** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:08 pm

I have used BMC insurance (global policy with all the activities) for years, and whilst I am somewhat vexed by the rate at which the premium has gone up in the last decade (about 500%), they did sort me out when I broke my back in Canada and needed surgery, Aero-med flight, etc. Somewhat concerning that the first thing the medical people wanted was a scan of my credit card before going any further. What price do you put on peace of mind that you will get the best treatment when it goes wrong - US med bills could be extortionate!

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