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Complete information on segments or through-rides in the only guide to America's first long-distance, off-pavement bike
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Format:Paperback
That was for my son to attempt, while I rode shotgun in a rental car for the first couple of weeks - see my reviews of the same author's 'Off the beaten path Montana / Wyoming'. Inevitably, therefore, there's some overlap between them, outside the narrative on the bike route itself - on which I endorse the comments made in the earlier review - but I went fully equipped with all three books AND copies of the detailed maps my son was using, and wouldn't have been without any of them. If Michael should read this, I would only suggest that in a few, very tricky sections (eg Fleecer Ridge!) both book and maps provide compass bearings to help find the way: my son spent a fruitless hour and a half on Fleecer before opting for the alternative route, which gave his dad a worrying couple of hours in the absence of mobile reception until his overdue arrival in Wise River. Even back home in England I shall continue to read in synch with Alexander's blog of his trip.
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I can't vouch for the detailed accuracy of this book as I haven't done the Great Divide ride (yet), but I can say this is a very clear, well produced book that is an invaluable guide to anyone interested in the route. Its written in an informative, chatty style which makes it a very pleasant read and there is enough real information there to make it a good guidebook. It is, however, not a replacement for the full detailed maps that would be required to navigate the route. It would also have been nice if the photographs were reproduced to a higher quality.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
A must-have for riding the Great Divide
18 Jan 2002
Format:Paperback
Whether you're planning on riding the whole thing at once or just just doing a section of it, I'd strongly recommend getting this book. My wife and I rode entire length in the summer of 2000, and we carried this book on the outside of our packs in a plastic bag at all times. We referred to it at least once every day. Like in any guide-book, there are a few confusing spots, but on the whole, the author (one of the original trail planners) has done a great job. He not only keeps you on the right path, he also points out various places you should visit, gives some historic perspective, and more. The book will surely make your experience more enjoyable.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A Great Book on the Great Divide
27 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
Michael McCoy's Cycling the Great Divide: From Canada to Mexico on America's Premier Long Distance Mountain Bike Route is an essential item for those who are planning to bicycle or hike all of the Adventure Cycling route.
As McCoy notes in his well-written and informative introduction, this isn't an easy trek. Uneven terrain, adverse weather conditions, and a lack of water and essential services are often the norm.
As I found, having the book on hand better enabled me to plan ahead. For instance, my discovering that the climb over Indiana Pass would be long and difficult prompted me to begin my cycling day early, which in retrospect was fortuitious in that had I dilly-dallied, I would would have been caught in a late-afternoon snow-storm.
One the book's many strengths is that it includes a much-needed daily route synopsis. Though I am directionally challenged, I did not miss a single turn, not even in New Mexico, where many of the roads and trail heads are unmarked.
Sightseeing, points-of-interest, and photos have been included. I was often glad of this -- as I remarked to some onlookers, if McCoy hadn't pointed these things out to me, my trip would have been more of a slog than it was. For instance, if he hadn't mentioned that the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad passes through southern New Mexico, I would have missed it.
The historical information is also a plus in that it will appeal to both tenters and armchair readers. There was many an evening when (because the sun set early) I was glad I had this book on hand.
The material in this book also complements the Adventure Cycling maps. In retrospect, my trip was without incident, in part because I had both on hand.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Good luck figuring out where to go without this book
12 Dec 2002
Format:Paperback
If you are riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, you MUST have this book. This is an awesome route - Mike McCoy and the gang did a great job of researching it. One comment on the writing though -- when he uses the word 'steep', he means 'extremely steep', and when he says 'extremely steep', he means 'don't even try to ride your bike up this with a fully loaded bike'. A 'respectable climb' is really a lung-buster. Just expect everything to be a little harder than he makes it sound, and then you wont feel angry because it is not as easy as he makes it out to be. I think he must have either rode it without being fully loaded, or he is a very strong man! Anyhow, if you ride the Great Divide, you will have fun.. I guarantee it.
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