Today I’m setting out on a solo, self-supported mountain bike ride tracing a modified version of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) – the hiking trail (not the more common Great Divide Mountain Bike Route). My goal is to contribute to defining a canonical, bike-legal version of the CDT and to set a realistic benchmark for how quickly a capable but non-elite rider can complete the route (ideally < 80 days).
If you’re interested in following along I will be posting periodic updates to my Strava account: http://strava.com/athletes/markegge
You can see the full intended 3000 mile route shown below.
I expect to finish in early October. I’ve provided more information and photos in a press kit.
