SO…..How does one go about planning for an event like the Tour Divide? The answer is.. LOTS of research, or find somebody who shares.

Below is shown my 2021 Rig and equipment list. I’ll update as I get closer to the 2024 start!!

 

One of the questions we often get is: What are you taking with you?

Here you go! This is a complete (O.K……About 99% accurate) list of everything we will be taking on our trip! Hope this helps you with your planning for your next adventure on a bike!! Below is Shane’s packing list!!

TOUR DIVIDE BICYCLE SET-UP
Salsa Cutthroat, GRX 810 1x
Selle Anatomica H2 saddle with upgraded carbon trails
Front wheel is a SON dynamo hub laced to a Stans ARCH MK3 32 hole rim
Bontrager aero bar pads and clamps, mated to a pair of profile design bars, with a custom made aero bridge holding all my electronics
Frame bag is the Salsa matched bolt-on frame bag made for my Cutthroat model
Rene Hearse 2.2″ Fleecer Ridge Endurance Plus Tires
Revelate Design Gas Tank
EXP Series Anything Cradle and a simple 15L dry bag
Relevate Design Terrapin 14L system with matching dry bag
Revelate Design Mountain Feed Bags (2)
Lyzene Power Cages (2)
Wolf Tooth B-RAD Mini Roll Top Bag

CLOTHING, Packed
Voler, ZiaVelo Jersey, Black
Red White Long Distance Bibs
Smart Wool 150 Short Sleeve Base Layer
Darn Tough Merino Socks
"Bandit" T-Shirt
Meriwool Mens Boxer Briefs
Voler Cycling Gloves, Short Finger
Voler Arm Coolers, ZiaVelo
Voler Leg Coolers
Voler ZiaVelo Cycling Cap, Warm Weather
Crocks camp shoes

CLOTHING, Worn
Voler, ZiaVelo Jersey Yellow/Red
Red White Long Distance Bibs
Smart Wool 150 Short Sleeve Base Layer
Darn Tough Merino Socks
Voler Arm Warmers, ZiaVelo
Voler Leg Warmers, ZiaVelo
Walz Cycling Cap, Custom Bandit
Voler Wind Vest, ZiaVelo Black
Fox Cycling Gel Gloves, Long Finger
Organ Mountain Outfitters Neck Gaiter

CLOTHING, Inclimate Weather, Packed
Endura MT500 Rain Jacket
Endura MT500 Rain Pant
Voler Light rain jacket
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Outdoor Research Over Mitten (Waterproof)
Outdoor Research Cyclone Gel Glove
Generic Windtech Skull Cap
Hot Sockee Inside Shoe toe warmers
Generic Shoe Toe Covers

SLEEP SYSTEM
Big Agnes Fly-Creek-HV-UL1-Bikepack Tent
Western Mountaineering Megalite 30Degree Down Bag
Klymite Static V, insulated sleeping pad
Sea-to-summit inflatable pillow

ELECTRONICS
Garmin eTrex 35Touch (ACA GDMBR Maps and GPX Files)
Garmin inReach Mini (Satellite Tracker and communications)
Garmin 520

LIGHTING
Son Dymano Hub
kLite Backpacker Gravel Version Headlight (Dynamo)
kLite rear blinking light (Dyanmo)
Bontrager Flare Rear Light (rechargable), HELMET
Black Diamond Headlight (350 Lumens, AAA), HELMET
Bontrager Ion Pro Headlight (rechargable), HELMET

CAMERAS
Gopro 9 Black
Gopro 9 Black batteries X3
Gopro 9 Black battery charger
Gopro Chesty
Gopro helmet mount
iPhone 8

NAVIGATION
Adventure Cycling Association GDMBR Maps
GAIA on iPhone 8

COOK KIT
550 Ml Titanium cook pot
Small Fuel Cannister
Small camp stove
Spark Fire Starter
Fire Starter Fuel
Spork

SPARE PARTS
Salsa Cutthroat Derailleur Hanger
Salsa Cutthroat Seat Collar
Salsa Cutthroat Drive Side Rear Axle nut
Shifter Cable
Brake Pads (2 Sets)
Assorted Screws (Water bottle, rotors, etc)
SPD Cleat and screws
Tubeless Valve/Stem
Valve Core
Spokes (Front and Rear, Drive and Non-Drive)
Kevlar Spoke (Emergency)
29" Tubes (2)

REPAIR KIT
Lyzene HV Mini Floor Pump
Gorilla Tape (On Pump)
Silicon Tape (On Pump)
Electrical Tape (On Pump)
2 Sided Tape (On Pump)
Dyno Plug System
Bacon Strip Inserter and Plugs
Sewing Kit (Sidewall Repair + other sewing)
Park Tire Boots (3)
Gorilla Tape for tire boots
11 Speed Quick Links (3)
Stans Sealant (2)
Zip Ties (10", 8", 4")
Alcohol Pads

MAINTENANCE KIT
Pro Gold Extreme Lubricant
Old toothbrush
Rags
Nitrile Gloves

WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM/STORAGE

Sayer Mini Water Purification System
Sayer 32 Oz soft bottle
Platypus 2 Liter soft bottle
Platypus 1 Liter soft bottle
1 Liter Cycling Water Bottles (2)
3 Liter Camelbak Bladder





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