Ever have one of those rides that were so sweet you didn’t want it to end? On a multi-day mountain bike adventure they don’t have to—simply wake up and hit the dirt for more. More riding. More exploration. More adventure. From routes and maps to guided trips and gear, the Adventure Cycling Association—North America’s leading resource for cycling adventure—is pioneering a new level of mountain bike epics.
THE LONGEST OFF-PAVEMENT ROUTE IN THE WORLD
We’ve created the longest off-pavement bike route in the world, the Great Divide Route. With a new Canadian extension starting in Banff, the GDR covers 2,711 miles of remote jeep roads, mountain passes, and postcard-worthy campsites stretching all the way to the Mexican border. Calling it “One of the best backcountry adventure trips in America,” Outside magazine says, “Next summer is set: With [the] six waterproof maps from Adventure Cycling you're ready to trace the dirt-track spine of the States. The painstakingly researched route is glorious and the maps detail specific directions.”
Bomber Gear
Great adventures require great gear, and our Cyclosource store sells only the best, trail-tested biking gear, including maps, trailers, panniers, tents, stoves, and riding-wear from companies like BOB, Ibex, Arkel, and MSR. Get some tips on GDR specific gear in this Adventure Cyclist online exclusive: Gear for the Great Divide.
Epic Stories
If adventure is fueled by inspiration, our members-only magazine Adventure Cyclist is an inspiration pipeline. Check out some of our recent stories from the Grand Canyon, British Columbia, Colorado Trail and Baja. You can also check out a new way to ride, Ultralight, or dig into our Ride Registry, where cyclists like you write about their own epic rides in places like the Great Divide, Mongolia, and Greenland. Yup, someone biked Greenland.
GUIDED ADVENTURE
Want some company on your next dirt tour? Check out the off-road options from our Tours Department. Ranging from an epic 80+ day adventure to a week in some of the best mountain biking areas in the U.S., you are sure to find something that works for you.
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