So the race is free but don’t be
deceived the ride comes at a heavy ticket! Close to $9000 for the estimate. The benefit is that I have been riding and hoarding and gathering gear for a long time. Some I already had and others I have had to purchase. I have had help from my family and I have wonderful benefits working in the bike industry for Bike Barn in Houston Texas. I am blessed to have such a great support group. Some of the items in this list have been gifts and donnations from friends or vendors. Thank you all!!!
This list is to give all considering the idea of riding an idea of what to expect cost wise.
Getting there:
Airfare for myself one way Houston to
Calgary: $450.00 + 100 for the bike to flyAirfare for my husband there and back to see me off: $980.00
Ground transportation for two from Calgary to Banff: $106.00
http://www.banffairporter.com/
Passports for both of us! We already
had them but if you need one they are about 100.00 a piece. Hotel stay for five days - three
before and two after (my husband wanted to stay a few days to take in the views
and see some of Canada) $400.00 US. Staying at: Rocky Mountain Bed and
Breakfast http://www.rockymtnbb.com/
Ok… now we are there!!!
My goal for the actual weight of my
set up is under 45 pounds.
Here is the list:My Bike and it’s Parts:
- Specialized 2012 Stump Jumper E5 Aluminum Frame (I paid 1700 for the bike but have upgraded a lot of it)
- Chris King Hubs $700.00 http://www.bicyclehero.com/us/chris-king-bike-bicycle-iso-disc-hub-set-6bolt-red.html?
- Stans ZTR Arch EX 29 front and rear rim $150.00 https://www.google.com/shopping/product/15108525786191627707?sclient=psy-ab&q=stans+arch+ex+29&oq=stans+arch+ex+29&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&biw=1087&bih=600&bvm=pv.xjs.s.en_US.EeLgqkzqnSg.O&tch=3&ech=5&psi=pB_LUsvLIeLk2AXx2IDwBw.1389043790031.1&wrapid=tlif138904379003110&ei=wyDLUv3cOebM2AXV9oGoCw&ved=0CIoCEKYrMAg
- 50/50 blend of stans and slim- Stans is good at getting the sealant to the hole fast, Slime is better at sealing it. (a trick from some who have already done the tour divide)
- Specialized Purgatory Grid 2bliss Tires front and Read $120.00 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/mtb-tires/all-mountain-tires/purgatory-grid-2bliss-ready
- Specialized Rockshox SID Brain 29er Fork – got it from a co-worker who never used it for $500.00 http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Specialized-Rock-Shox-SID-29er-XC-Fork-with-BRAIN-tech-90mm/131297495?gpid=21297750541&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CLa4oJbB6rsCFTEV7Aod5WIAdA
- Phenom Mountain Bike Saddle $130.00 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/saddles/mtb-saddles/phenom-expert
- Connex 10 speed chain $80.00
- BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge – came with bike but I really like it!
- Crank set : Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, 175mm – came with the bike and I love it.
- Seat Post – Thompson Elite! $100.00
- Grips – Eargon GP1 – size small
- Profile design aero bars – $120.00
- Profile design aero bars computer mount - $10.00
- Plan to upgrade drive train front and rear derailleur plus shifter to Sram XX 1 month before ride cause my stuff is getting worn out with the training and the two years of racing http://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/xx
- Plan to upgrade brake system to shimano slx. I have had issues with my Avid breaks in cold and wet conditions seizing up and not releasing the bad. I have had to actually ride without a front break for 60 miles cause of it. Very frustrating so the upgrade is a must.
- Revelate Tangle Frame Bag Size Medium - $70.00 https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Frame-Bags/Tangle-Frame-Bag
- Plan to buy - Revelate Jerry Can back top tube bag – $38.00 https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Cockpit/Jerrycan
- Revelate Gas Tank Front top tube bag- $55.00 https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Cockpit/Gas-Tank
- Revelate Feed bag x2 - $80.00 https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Cockpit/Mountain-Feedbag
- Revelate Viscacha Seat Bag - $ 135.00 https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Seat-Bags/Viscacha
- Plan to buy. Out of stock now and may have to find an alternative. Revelate Sweatrole $89.00
http://www.bikebagshop.com/revelate-designs-sweet-roll-p-3330.html
My
high class sleeping arrangements
Event Waterproof fabric stuff sack - $45.00 http://www.rei.com/product/730882/sea-to-summit-event-compression-dry-sackREI Lumen Sleeping bag $150.00 http://www.rei.com/product/794797/rei-lumen-sleeping-bag
Big Agnes insulated q core - $140.00 http://www.rei.com/product/828412/big-agnes-insulated-q-core-pad
Nemo Gogo Elite Bivy Sack $300.00 http://climbhigh.com/nemo-gogo-elite.html?gclid=CM758bS67LsCFQISMwodOUQAiw
Clothing
includes warm weather wear and my cold wear:
- Specialized S-works Prevail Helmet $230.00 http://bikebarn.com/product/specialized-s-works-prevail-155485-1.htm
- Prescription Ray Band Cycling Glasses and
my prescription everyday glasses.
- Bontrager Head Band $15.00 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-headband-155288-1.htm
- Bontrager Balaclava $20.00 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-sport-balaclava-62343-1.htm
- Bontrager Arm Warmers $29.99 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-arm-warmers-155281-1.htm
- Bontrager Knee Warmers $39.99 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-knee-warmers-155282-1.htm
- Bontrager Base Layer $49.99 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-b2-long-sleeve-baselayer-155258-1.htm
- Bontrager Convertible Wind shell $99.99 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-convertible-wsd-windshell-womens-179591-1.htm
- 2 pair of Bontrager Race Wool Socks $30.00 http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-race-wool-5-socks-179851-1.htm
- Bontrager Water Proof and Warm RXL Windshell shoe
covers http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-rxl-windshell-shoe-covers-194842-1.htm
- Specialized BG Gel Gloves short finger and long finger $70.00
for both http://bikebarn.com/product/specialized-womens-bg-gel-gloves-180529-1.htm
- North Face Winter Gloves
- Bike Barn Primal Jersey http://bikebarn.com/product/bike-barn-bike-barn-primal-jersey-9309.htm
- Bike Barn Primal Bib Shorts http://bikebarn.com/product/bike-barn-bike-barn-primal-bibshort-9310.htm
- Specialized Rim Shoe $180.00 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/rime-mtb
- Gore Phantom Jacket with Zip off Sleeves 80 – 180 if
you get it on sale and it will be worth every penny you spend!! Best Bike
Purchase ever! http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodGB_JWPHAW.html?utm_source=google&utm_term=GB_JWPHAW&utm_campaign=datafeed_compshopeng&utm_medium=productLink&skuID=GB-JWPHAW-5099-XXL&gclid=CNLZ5YTB7LsCFdE-Mgodp04Amw
- T-shirt and pair of underwear to sleep in
Rain
– Still Shopping in this department. I have tried options I have but nothing
seems to be comfortable. I feel like I am going to overheat and pass out most
of the time.
- I need a jacket
- I need pants
- I need glove option
Stuff
to fix bike when things go wrong (which they will)
- Two spare tubes 29er with presta valve
- Three spare spokes with nipples attached
- Park Tool Tire boots
- Four spare chain ring bolts
- Extra derailleur hanger and bolt
- 10 speed quick link
- Two spare tubeless valves
- Small bottle of 50/50 stans and slim mix
- Two spare brake pads
- Two spare cleat bolts
- Bottle of chain lube – I use dry lube picks up less
sand and grit
- Specialized Tire Levers
- Park tool patch kit
- Zip ties and gorilla tape
- Extra shifter cable and cable end
- Gear Cleening Brush $4.99 http://bikebarn.com/product/park-tool-gear-clean-brush-40837-1.htm
- Spoke wrench
- Specialized EMT Tool http://bikebarn.com/product/specialized-emt-mini-multi-tool-5176.htm
- CO2 20 gram cart x 2 and CO2 valve adapter
- Bontrager HV hand Pump http://bikebarn.com/product/bontrager-air-support-hv-179260-1.htm
Maps
and Directional Guidance
- Garmin of some kind – still working on
my option
- Garmin Mount
- Spot GPS tracker GEN3 with the annual
service Unit $150.00 Service $175.00 http://www.findmespot.com/en/
- Adventure Cycling Maps for the route
great divide Canada and Great Divide Us Sets $15.00 Canada http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/great-divide-canada/
$89.00 US http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/great-divide-mountain-bike-route/
- Map TXT download and Map Mount $20.00
Lights, Batteries and ways to charge
stuff.
-
NR Lumina 700 $139.99 http://bikebarn.com/product/niterider-lumina-700-195821-1.htm
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Serfas Taillight with spare
batteries $20.00 http://bikebarn.com/product/serfas-tl-stn-seat-stay-taillight-183075-1.htm
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Goal Zero Solar Charger $120.00 (watch
the video the product is legit) http://www.rei.com/product/827121/goal-zero-guide-10-plus-adventure-kit-solar-charger
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Head Lamp
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USB charger cable and wall plug
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My phone – Verizon HD Maxx Razor
with music loaded on a huge memory card. Battery in phone with screen off last
for about 24 hours but my solar charger can charge it continuously.
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Small Camera that can be charged
with USB too
Hydration – So, I am allergic to
iodine so I have to find an alternative. Usually I carry bleach which takes about
30 mins with a few drops per litter but the water always taste yucky. I still
plan to carry a little dropper bottle.
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Three to four 20 ounce bottles
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Small bottle of bleach
Keeping Clean and Healthy with:
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Vitamin I (Ibuprofen)
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Benadryl
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EpiPEN (allergic to bees)
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Bronchial dilator(I have asthma when
it is cold and wet)
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Chapstick
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Sunblock
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Eyedrops
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Chamois butter individuals
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Travel brush, floss, toothpaste
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Deodorant
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Small bandage kit with Neosporin
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Small bag of wet wipes – bathroom use
and cleaning
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Bandana for the runny nose and stuff
Other Stuff
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Passport
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Debit card and credit card (my dad’s!!
He has generously offered for the use as much as I need to for a warm nights
sleep)
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100.00 in cash
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Road ID Bracelet with my allergies
and emergency contact information
- Bear Spray and my CRKT Knife
