WhenJuly 31, 2025 Distance34.4 mi Time7h 35m Elevation Gain4357 ft Elevation Loss5525 ft Avg Speed6.2 mph Download GPX 11: Butte, America Short day into Butte to resupply, clean my body and my bike, recharge the batteries, and see Melissa. Big ups to Austin at the Derailed Bike Shop for getting my derailer back in good […]
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10: Endless Singletrack!
WhenJuly 30, 2025 Distance50.6 mi Time10h 55m Elevation Gain7516 ft Elevation Loss8100 ft Avg Speed6.0 mph Download GPX 10: Endless Singletrack! Today was everything I hoped the CDT would be. I rode my bike for 11 hours and every minute of it on good quality singletrack. Several of the descents were fun on par with […]
9: MacDonald Pass
WhenJuly 29, 2025 Distance43.9 mi Time9h 22m Elevation Gain7208 ft Elevation Loss6916 ft Avg Speed5.9 mph Download GPX 9: MacDonald Pass The first 10 miles today were mostly on roads and mostly downhill—quick if not noteworthy miles. I missed the turn onto the CDT and continued another 1.5 miles on roads before returning to the […]
8: Or, Day 1 of the Main Event
WhenJuly 28, 2025 Distance52.6 mi Time10h 32m Elevation Gain9846 ft Elevation Loss7470 ft Avg Speed6.4 mph Download GPX 8: Or, Day 1 of the Main Event Stopped off in Lincoln last night for a warm shower and to wash my clothes. Picked up my resupply box this morning and peddled up Stemple Pass. You can […]
7: Falls Canyon
WhenJuly 27, 2025 Distance59.8 mi Time10h 13m Elevation Gain7106 ft Elevation Loss7356 ft Avg Speed6.9 mph Download GPX 7: Falls Canyon Ha! What a day. I’ve been looking forward to Falls Canyon from the outset. It’s my one truly unique contribution to my route—a slight detour off the GDMBR to ride some truly excellent and […]