Can anyone explain the route options south of Cuba?  So many were taking the blue track on TL that I thought it was a fire detour.  Now I notice Rick Cano and Gary Johnson now south of Cuba on the Classic route so it must be still open.  Why did so many switch that were previously on the Classic route?

Edit:  Sorry, just noticed RC and GJ also took the blue track out of Cuba but swithed back to the classic route south of Grants.

Question remains, is the Classic closed out of Cuba for some reason?

Thanks, Tom

This might help clear it up a little.
https://bikepacking.com/news/2021-tour-divide-great-divide-classic/

And

http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/ultra-racing/tour-divide-2021-preparation-planning/msg99376/#msg99376

#TDGDC21 - Daniel Connell called in from Silver City!

*Now this is a call-in!

http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/tdgdc21/

That?s classic!
Endless saddle time put to work there.

#TDGDC21 - Rick Ashton called in from Steamboat to say he is OUT!

http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/tdgdc21/

A deep hearted call in right there.
A class act!
Been fun dot watching and listening to your call ins Rick

Looks like Timon is gaining on Jefe. Dude is flying!

What is the current age 55 and older record? Or what is the age for the masters/senior category?

Does anyone have a list of all the current records so we can see what the current competitive completion times would be?

🧐😊

I believe there are no categories for ages, but I am sure someone out there has stats on it.

Here is the a link of records, but not sure if it is up to date:
http://www.bikepacking.net/ultra-records/

I was going to mention the q-factor as well. I have a Surly ICT and absolutely love it, but that wide BB takes its toll on my knees as well. I?ve had it a few years and started with clipless and it was real hard on my knees, then switched to flats and it?s much better. If you can test drive a fatty or two try that to see how you do. Lots of people never have a problem with the wider BB, but some do.

Every time I ride my ICT I have a big grin on my face and love it. I purchased it when I was living in SW Colorado and rode groomed winter trails and had a blast. Moved to southern Utah and thought about selling it, but I take it out a couple of days a week on singletrack and my grin is back. With 8-15 lbs of air in a 5? wide tire you just float over rocks and anything else.

Bonus with the fatty?s are you can get an extra wheelset built up for 29+ and ride it all summer.

FWIW - I?m an old guy with a couple of new knees and hips

Nicely said.
I see a couple of riders out there. Started at the border it looks like.

http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide20

Rumors are that Timon will give it another go soon.

I see Timon is out again.
http://trackleaders.com/ctr19i.php?name=Timon_Fish_Itt

Ridewithgps has several.
I have no experience with the routes.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25388358

Copper to Waterton 0700 to 0200 which is bloody fast

Damn that’s hauling butt.

Just looked at the map and noticed a couple of ITTers out there. Looked up Tom and saw his age. Awesome job Tom👍
http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide19i.php?name=Tom_Seipp

Boy I bet Hal is taking it all in right now.

Hey John S.,

Heard your post.  Sorry to hear of the drop.  But heads up man.  Sounds like you had a strong ride deep into Colorado.  Can't help the body issue or infection stuff.

+1

He's getting some well-deserved rest in a hotel.

Thanks

What’s going on with John Schilling? He left Salida yesterday and kind of turned around and stop.
Maybe just a spot issue.

Awesome ride Alexandera. Congratulations. Only sad thing is I’ll miss your call ins.

A quick question - is mtbcast.com down? I've not been able to reach it for a few days now. Just tried "ping mtbcast.com" and the requests timeout.

I went back a few pages in thread and clicked on a mtbcast and it popped up.
You trying mtbcast site 2?
http://mtbcast.com/site2/category/td19/

Where can I find a reliable source for past TD winners?

http://www.bikepacking.net/ultra-records/

Let's hear it for Alexandera Houchin!!  Currently almost 200 miles ahead of the women's SS record flag!!!

Next year everyone will be rocking big leather hiking boots 

Yep she’s always great to follow and enjoy her call ins.

Wouldn’t surprise me if Lael returns early fall for another go at the overall record.