This is a very long event, so comfort is the likely reason that riders choose one handlebar design over another. But speed alone is not how most will pick a handlebar for the Tour Divide. When people think ‘drop bars’, they think ‘speed’. Image: Christopher SchmidtĪ bit over half of the riders interviewed this year are using drop bar bikes (55%). Handlebars Christopher uses drop bars on his Tour Divide bike. The statistics I will be drawing upon have been wonderfully collected by in the form of two articles ( HERE and HERE), where riders from all around the world discuss their bike, bag and gear highlights.Īs these articles separate bikes based on whether they use a drop bar or flat bar, this seems like a great place for us to start. In this video, we will be analysing 121 different bike setups from this year’s Tour Divide to find out what makes the best possible setup. It’s also very interesting from a gear optimisation perspective, as a few small differences in bike setup will allow riders to make their lives a bit easier. It’s safe to say that the Tour Divide is an extreme test of both the body and mind. The fastest riders will complete the course in around two weeks, covering approximately 280 kilometres per day (174mi). And by the way, the ride is strictly self-supported. The clock begins at the grand depart and doesn’t stop until riders cross the finish line. The course is over 4,418km long (2745mi), and along the way, riders will gain over 60,000 metres in elevation (200,000ft). I feel like, the less stuff you have on TAR, the better off you'll be.The Tour Divide is an annual off-road ride traversing the length of the Rocky Mountains, from Canada all the way to the Mexican border. My usual travel pack is 38L, but then, I'm not generally trying to sprint with it. Ideally, I'd try to pack all of that in my 20L daypack. Protein bars - whatever I can fit in my bag, to avoid having to spend race money on foodīlank notebook and a few pens - I'd take notes on EVERYTHING after each leg to be as prepared as possible for a final memory challenge.īrightly coloured passport cover - to hopefully minimize the chances of me accidentally losing my passport, which I believe is every racer's greatest fear. Travel laundry detergent packets and a universal rubber sink stopper - 3-4 of these, to do sink laundry at pit stops Pack towel - mine's tiny, and I bet it would come in handy after swimming tasks
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I wear glasses sadly (and contacts/laser surgery aren't options) so I'd need those, plus a spare pair and a cleaning cloth and maybe some cleaning spray.Ĭompass - a mini-one that I can clip onto the race fanny packĮarbuds if allowed - I could hook them into the airline's onboard entertainment system to nap on the plane, for instance. Plenty of socks and undies - quick-drying type for easy sink launderingĮxtra pair of shoes - these would be worth the weight in case my shoes got soaked along the way And being sick on the Amazing Race would really, really suck. Fun fact: planes are dirtier than most destinations. I assume for any serious medical issues, the race production staff would be on hand. Small medical kit, with basics like Tylenol, Gravol, bandaids, cold meds, antibacterial cream, etc. I'd keep all liquids in a carry-on ziploc for handy airport check-ins.
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Minimal cosmetics - but you are on TV so I'd take at least: sunscreen, moisturizer, waterproof mascara, lip gloss, concealer, and of course wipes to be able to clean up anytime, anywhere. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant stick, comb Sunhat or bandana to cover my head from the hot sun
Thermal sleeping bag liner - also tiny, fits in its own pouch, useful for planes, airport sleeping, etc. Packable down jacket - tiny, fits in its own pouch
Swimsuit - two-piece to make it easy to change in the back of a taxi, etc. The racers are constantly tossing stuff out to lighten their packs.Ĭlothing: Technical workout gear / running gear (1 long pants, 1 capris, 2-3 quick dry tees, 1 long-sleeve half-zip pullover)Īlso, probably one pair of lightweight loose Indian-style pants and a long sleeve loose cotton blouse, for hot countries and/or more conservative places
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