2025 Tour Divide

Latest Updates

• 84 days ago

  Congrats to KP and AH!

  by Logan Watts

  

  Congratulations to Karin Pocock and Alexandera Houchin for finishing the women’s race in third and fourth place, respectively. The two rode in together and Karin eventually took a narrow lead, as Alexandera explained: “We rode it in together! However Karen started a wave behind me (15 min later) so we agreed she beat me by 15 minutes for 3rd.”
• 96 days ago

  Trout Fire and Buck Fire in New Mexico

  by Logan Watts

  

  According to race organizer Matthew Lee, the New Mexico fire situation is going to require a last-minute decision, but right now, the leaders are continuing on as it sounds like the fires are smoldering in that region and aren’t a grave concern. Still, Matthew has boots on the ground to scope out alternatives in real time. Also, you may have noticed a bunch of new pace dots, including Austin Killips’s “Fastest Overall ITT” time, among others.
• 100 days ago

  Nathalie Baillon is First Woman to Ovando, Montana

  by Miles Arbour

  Photos by Kathy Schoendoerfer

  Nathalie Baillon of France was the first woman to reach the Blackfoot Angler shop in Ovando, Montana this evening. The shop’s owner, Kathy Schoendoerfer, said she stopped for dinner and then continued on and has now reached Lincoln, around 30 miles away.

  

  Lael Wilcox arrived in Ovando shortly after Natalie, and it’s the sixth time Kathy has greeted her at the shop. Lael also pushed on and should be arriving in Lincoln later tonight. Both Lael and Nathalie are well ahead of Lael’s 2025 record, and have been riding neck and neck the entire way south from Canada.
• 101 days ago

  Robin Gemperle is First to Ovando, Montana

  by Miles Arbour

  Photos by Kathy Schoendoerfer

  Nine hours ahead of Justinas Leveika’s record-setting 2024 Tour Divide run, Robin Gemperle of Switzerland was the first rider to reach the small town of Ovando, Montana earlier this morning. Ovanda sits at around mile-530, and is home to the Blackfoot Angler shop and its owner, Kathy Schoendoerfer.

  

  According to Kathy, Robin arrived at 2:45 a.m, had a five hour nap in the tipi there, and was off again at 8:20 a.m. after stuffing a sandwich into his mouth from the market. Kathy explains, “He has the most minimalist bike I’ve seen. And despite the ease in which he seems to be crushing it……he is having problems finding places to sleep.”
• 102 days ago

  Mateo Paez: A Second Ride of the Tour Divide

  by Miles Arbour

  Mateo Paez, an ultra-endurance cyclist based in Bend, Oregon, is part of the Old Man Mountain Experimental Bikepacking Team, and is currently just outside of the top 20 at the 2025 Tour Divide. Before the grand depart, he sat down with Old Man Mountain to share his race goals, and provides a detailed look at his bike setup—including the gear he’s trusting for the 2,700-mile ride from Banff to the Mexican border.
• 103 days ago

  Joe Nation's Gear Check Video

  by Miles Arbour

  Joe Nation is currently racing the 2025 Tour Divide, and just before today’s grand depart he uploaded a gear check video that shows what he’ll be relying on for the 2,700-mile journey south to the US/Mexico border.

  Joe is no stranger to ultra-endurance racing and is definitely worth keeping an eye on. He took first place at the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race, third at the 2023 Tour Divide, and first at the 2024 Tour Te Waipounamu. Watch Joe’s video below:
• 103 days ago

  Faces of the 2025 Tour Divide

  by Miles Arbour

  Cameron Russell’s latest video highlights some of the folks who will be out tackling the 2025 Tour Divide tomorrow morning. Cameron will also be lining up in Banff, Alberta for the grand depart tomorrow. Have fun, Cameron!
• 104 days ago

  2025 Tour Divide V2 Route Released

  by Miles Arbour

  Scott Morris, creator of Trackleaders, recently updated the 2025 Tour Divide route/GPX files. All riders should ensure they have the latest files, which can downloaded directly from TopoFusion.com or by using the embedded map below.

  The V2 route includes a new 1.5 mile section of singletrack, the San Vicente Creek Trail, just south of Silver City, due to a closure and private property dispute on the original rail bed alignment.
• 105 days ago
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  Josh Reid’s Tour Divide-Ready Giant Revolt X (Video)

  by Nic Morales
• 105 days ago
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  Justin McKinley’s 2025 Tour Divide Setup

  by Logan Watts
• 105 days ago
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  John and Mira’s Prototype Xtracycle OmniTierra Cargo Bike: Tour Divide Dogpacking

  by Miles Arbour
• 105 days ago
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  2025 Tour Divide Preview: Who to Watch, Weather, and More

  by Eszter Horanyi
• 111 days ago
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  The 2025 Tour Divide Route is now Available

  by Miles Arbour