tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694336472997353227.post315304353968984473..comments2023-03-31T04:58:49.802-07:00Comments on The Great Divide Project: GDR Versus Tour DivideDavid Blainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391632871217373852noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694336472997353227.post-55571364670879332502008-01-08T15:32:00.000-08:002008-01-08T15:32:00.000-08:00Yes I understand that both are going to be races b...Yes I understand that both are going to be races but the GDR has established records that David may wan't to challange. Course setting a record on the longer route would be cool also. Long time to think about this and decide. Just like the idea of riding to the start.<BR/> <BR/>When I am ready to race the debate between the two will probably be settled and records will be established. What will I do? Time will tell but I don't really see a wrong choice just different routes.<BR/><BR/>jimboJimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963298300493068153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694336472997353227.post-24260343115537295162008-01-08T08:22:00.000-08:002008-01-08T08:22:00.000-08:00Jimbo---Just for the record, the Tour Divide *is* ...Jimbo---<BR/>Just for the record, the Tour Divide *is* a race. The different is that TD is a race along the ENTIRE Great Divide Route, rather than just a sectionKevin Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097430070454262074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694336472997353227.post-23789753227752856412008-01-08T05:20:00.000-08:002008-01-08T05:20:00.000-08:00I think the real decision is weather or not to rac...I think the real decision is weather or not to race, set a record against others or to tour the whole route at a brisk pace. <BR/><BR/>I think your plan to ride to the start of the race and compete sounds better. Stick to it! Keep posting your training I hope to ride the divide in 2009. Sure a lot of planing to this.<BR/><BR/>jimboJimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963298300493068153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694336472997353227.post-19686458758148448412008-01-02T23:20:00.000-08:002008-01-02T23:20:00.000-08:00Hey DaveYou are right, everyone initially involved...Hey Dave<BR/>You are right, everyone initially involved with the Tour Divide are all multi-year participants in the GDR and it's really hard to remove ourselves from that first-timer's decision of what race is best for them.<BR/><BR/>I obviously have bias, so I don't need to tell you what is a better decision for you. Just rest assured that either way you'll have an awesome time.<BR/>-KevinKevin Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097430070454262074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694336472997353227.post-42336590606887839572008-01-02T21:40:00.000-08:002008-01-02T21:40:00.000-08:00david,i appreciate reading your heartfelt thoughts...david,<BR/>i appreciate reading your heartfelt thoughts on an effect of the TD/GDR divide i haven't given much thought to. having been in your position, dreaming, planning, dreaming of the big ride, i am sorry for adding an element to your preparation that you shouldn't have to worry about. i wish no one had to choose one or the other. i wish we could be one happy family. the decision to break away has been a difficult one. i cannot promise you canada will make it as the future course or not, but know that if you decide to begin in banff, you will always have the satisfaction of saying you did the entire route. once you're out on course and immersed in the beauty and circadian rhythm of that world, it won't matter which race you're doing. good luck with prep and email me if you need any advice on gear, the route or anything else. FWIW, one of the banff riders rode his bike the 90mi from the calgary airport on back roads to banff. it would be more warm-up than nothing at all and would save you the $50 shuttle.<BR/>cheers, <BR/>matthewMatthew Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706479859518245215noreply@blogger.com