great divide
mountain bike
ride 2005


  • go home
  • read my trip log
  • send me a message
  • why am i doing this?
  • thanks to everyone who inspired me

gear


an (incomplete) list of gear that i will be taking on my trip:



equipment:
  • 2005 Turner 5-Spot full-suspension mountain bike
  • BOB Yak bicycle trailer
tools & accessories:
  • helmet
  • Camelback H.A.W.G w/ 2 70 oz. bladders
  • CatEye Enduro cycle computer
  • CatEye OptiCube LED headlight
  • CatEye red LED taillight
  • tire pump
  • spare tubes (including tubes for the BOB trailer)
  • tire patch kit
  • tire levers
  • Park Tools Allen key set with various sizes
  • Park Tools multi-tool w/ chain tool, spoke wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
  • knife
  • compass
  • safety mirror
  • backpacking first aid kit
camping gear:
  • REI 3-season sleeping bag
  • REI QuarterDome tent w/ ground cover
  • camping utensils and drinking cup
  • Ziploc bags
  • large plastic garbage bags
  • matches w/ waterproof case
  • some kind of water filter that i still need to get (reminder to myself)
  • water purification tablets
  • 50 ft. of accessory cord
clothing:
  • to be determined...
misc:
  • Canon A520 Digital Camera
  • iRiver mp3 player
  • spare batteries
  • harmonica
  • journal/notebook
personal effects:
  • toothbrush & toothpaste
  • razor w/ blades
  • shampoo
  • hairbrush
  • nail clippers/tweezers
  • sunscreen
  • insect repellent
  • towel
  • toilet paper
  • money/debit card
  • identification
maps & books:
  • Adventure Cycling Great Divide 6-map set
  • Cycling the Great Divide by Michael McCoy