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Ulrich Bartholmoes’ 2024 Tour Divide Pack List + Triple Crown Challenge
Following a first-place finish at last year’s Tour Divide, Ulrich Bartholmoes is lining up at the 2024 edition and also has his sights set on the Triple Crown Challenge record. Find his complete gear list and details on the bike he’ll be riding here…
In 2019, 37-year-old athlete Ulrich Bartholmoes entered his first ultra endurance event, the Transpyrenees, and hasn’t looked back since. He has racked up 16 wins over the last five years, including a number of record-setting rides. Recent accomplishments include a first-place finish at the 2022 Across Andes event and the 2023 L’Esperit de Girona event in Spain. Perhaps his most notable victory was winning the 2023 Tour Divide with a race time of just 14 days, 3 hours, and 23 minutes. Ulrich has the second-fastest time in Tour Divide history, second to the one and only Mike Hall, who finished his 2016 ride in 13 days, 22 hours, 51 minutes—a course record that still stands today.
We’re happy to see Ulrich Bartholmoes returning to Banff, Alberta, for the 2024 Tour Divide. But it’s even more exciting to hear this is the first step in his attempt at the Triple Crown Challenge, a monumental achievement awarded to riders who complete the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail Race in a single season. What sets the Triple Crown Challenge apart from the standard Triple Crown is that riders must complete the events as part of each grand depart. Jay Petervary currently holds the men’s record, which he set in 2015, and Katya Rakhmatulina established a new women’s record last year.
In preparation for the grand depart on June 14th, Ulrich Bartholmoes sent over details on his bike and the gear he’ll be bringing along. At first glance, his bike and kit look nearly identical to his 2023 setup, based around a custom BMC Twostroke 01 One with drop bars, aero bars, and a SRAM AXS drivetrain.
Ulrich Bartholmoes’s 2024 Tour Divide Kit
With Ulrich’s help, we compiled the full gear list he’ll be using on the 2024 Tour Divide, plus a detailed build kit showing all the components he selected for his bike. Dig in below.
Bike
This year, Ulrich will be riding a BMC Twostroke 01 One hardtail converted to be used with drop bars and the following build:
- Frame: BMC Twostroke 01 One
- Fork: RockShox SID SL Ultimate 2P
- Chainring: ROTOR Round Ring 34T
- Cassette: SRAM XG 1299 EAGLE 10-52T
- Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS, Kogel Kolossos Cage/Pulleys
- Powermeter & Cranks: ROTOR 2inPower MTB DirectMount 175.0mm
- Pedals: Shimano XTR PD-M9100 XC Race
- Bottom Bracket: Kogel Ceramic, Cross Seals
- Shifters/Brakes: SRAM RED eTap AXS, SRAM Level TLM
- Rotors: SRAM Centerline Rotors (180/160)
- Handlebar: Beast Components Gravel Bar
- Aerobars: Aptonia Long Distance Extensions
- Stem: BMC ICS 01 Zero Degrees
- Seatpost: Twostroke 01 Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost, 0mm Offset
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbon
- Wheels: Beast Components XS30 with SON28 dynamo hub
- Bearings: Kogel Ceramic Bearings
- Tires: Hutchinson Python 3 29 x 2.3″ Tubeless
- Light: Supernova M99 DY Pro & Supernova E3 Tail Light
- USB Charger: Cinq Plug 5
- Computer: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
- Weight (bike only): 21.1 lbs (9.6kg)
- Weight (fully loaded): 31.6 lbs (14.8kg)
Bags
- Apidura Backcountry Backpack with 2l hydration bladder
- Apidura Backcountry 9L Saddle Pack
- Apidura Backcountry 4L Full Frame Pack
- Apidura Backcountry 1L Rear Top tube Pack
- Apidura Backcountry 1L Top Tube Pack
Tools & Spares
- Zip ties, duck tape
- Derailleur hanger, chain links + chain pieces § Dynamic Ultra2 chain lube
- Inner tubes (2x)
- Needle & thread, tubeless sealant, patches + pump + CO2 inflator + cartridges
- Valve adapter & valve cores
- Tire levers
- Leatherman + multi-tool
Apparel
- Velocio Concept SE jersey Rust
- Velocio CONCEPT Bib Short Navy
- Velocio Concept Merino Long Sleeve § Velocio Ultralight SL Baselayer
- Velocio Ultralight Jacket
- Velocio ZERO+ Glove
- Velocio Merino 210 Winter Collar
- Velocio arm and knee warmers
- Velocio Rain Anorak, Rain pants
- Waterproof socks, merino socks
- Puffy jacket
- ABUS Stormchaser ACE Helmet
Electronics
- Powerbank with pass-trough function
- Garmin inReach 2 mini
- Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
- SRAM AXS Batteries
- CR2032 batteries for shifters § Different chargers & cables
Hygiene
- Toothbrush + toothpaste, lip balm
- Dynamic Wonder Wipes / Hygiene wipes + Chamois cream
- First aid kit / medication
Gear + Other
- SOL emergency bivy + whistle
- Therm-a-rest NeoAir Uberlight sleeping mat + Emergency blanket
- Passport + Credit cards
The 2024 Tour Divide kicks off from Banff, Alberta, on June 14th at 8 a.m. local time. Stay tuned for more coverage.
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