I reckon these guys deserve their own thread!
So the Lemmings are gathering for the Grand Depart in a few hours. Record field of 141 riders. Good luck and safe travel to all. A few long haul travellers from Australia having a crack at it....
Aaron Pearson
Jesse Carlsson
Liam Crowley
maybe more that others can update?
Follow them over breakfast for the next few weeks
http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide13
The Tour Divide challenge is based on one guiding principle: Cycle the GDMBR end-to-end, as fast as possible in a solo, self-supported fashion.
The Particulars:
Who: Any determined cyclist may challenge the Great Divide Route at any time, in either direction, to qualify for the Tour Divide (TD) General Classification (GC).
When: All summer long...however, an informal common start date known as the 'grand depart' traditionally kicks off the season 2nd week of June from both termini.
Spirit: Above all, attempts are intended to be solo / self-supported, self-timed, and observed as one stage, i.e. the clock runs non-stop. The challenge is complete upon arrival to the opposite GDMBR terminus from start. There are no required checkpoints or designated rest periods on course. There is no finish time cut-off, however, current convention considers a competitive Divide Route finish time as approximately 1.5 times (x) course records. Currently this = 25days (~110 mi/day) for men, and 29.5 days (93 mi/day) for women.
So the Lemmings are gathering for the Grand Depart in a few hours. Record field of 141 riders. Good luck and safe travel to all. A few long haul travellers from Australia having a crack at it....
Aaron Pearson
Jesse Carlsson
Liam Crowley
maybe more that others can update?
Follow them over breakfast for the next few weeks
http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide13
The Tour Divide challenge is based on one guiding principle: Cycle the GDMBR end-to-end, as fast as possible in a solo, self-supported fashion.
The Particulars:
Who: Any determined cyclist may challenge the Great Divide Route at any time, in either direction, to qualify for the Tour Divide (TD) General Classification (GC).
When: All summer long...however, an informal common start date known as the 'grand depart' traditionally kicks off the season 2nd week of June from both termini.
Spirit: Above all, attempts are intended to be solo / self-supported, self-timed, and observed as one stage, i.e. the clock runs non-stop. The challenge is complete upon arrival to the opposite GDMBR terminus from start. There are no required checkpoints or designated rest periods on course. There is no finish time cut-off, however, current convention considers a competitive Divide Route finish time as approximately 1.5 times (x) course records. Currently this = 25days (~110 mi/day) for men, and 29.5 days (93 mi/day) for women.
Slow and steady mate - right up your alley I reckon!
