The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) The Full Movie
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Published 2024-03-01
This trip was incredible, I had never attempted a bikepacking trip even remotely like this before, although having hiked the Appalachian Trail a few years previous I knew I enjoyed the simplicity of waking up each day with nothing to focus on but ticking off miles and progressing along the trail. As I got into this adventure I found this to be perhaps even more rewarding on a bike, and spending time in the amazing places I rode through along the way was certainly the highlight of the trip for me.
Anyone who has subscribed to my channel for a while will know that I uploaded videos from this trip in multiple parts as I was riding it, so if you have just found my channel and enjoyed this video, you may enjoy watching the full series which is linked below.
This video took a long time to put together, Ross (my friend who edits my videos and occasionally joins me on some of my adventures) decided to go through all of the original footage again to put this together, so it is a completely new edit of my adventure, not just a re-edit of the original series. I therefore hope that even those of you who watched the original videos as they were coming out last summer will still find you enjoy this new way of experiencing it.
If you enjoyed this video then please consider subscribing, I have some exciting plans coming up through 2024, including the TransAmerica Cycle Route, which I am planning to start in July.
Thank you for watching.
Links
Ko-fi (If you want to support the channel): ko-fi.com/matryder
Full GDMBR playlist with all the videos I uploaded along the way:
• The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route ...
Discussing what I learned completing the GDMBR, including what it cost and what I would do differently in the future:
• What I Learned Completing The Great D...
I also have a review channel where I do very short reviews of backpacking and bikepacking gear:
youtube.com/@UCb8PKatxuCgwpxXbJBm_qLA
My Instagram:
www.instagram.com/matryder1?igsh=MThkeWlkdG9yaGs1c…
John and Mira:
www.instagram.com/mira_la_perra?igsh=cHc5aXNzbTloY…
Joe Nation (who raced the tour divide in 2023 and I mentioned in the video):
/ @joe.nation
00:00. The journey to the start
02:04. What is the GDMBR?
13:14. Crossing into Montana
17:03. Whitefish and dehydration induced delirium
28:40. Ovando, MT
34:06. Llama Ranch, MT
38:20. Lava mountain, brutal!
46:16. Fleecer ridge
58:12. Idaho
1:04:06. Meeting John and Mira
1:13:50. Pinedale, WY
1:22:15. Going into the basin
1:35:54. Brush Mountain Lodge, CO
1:47:41. Riding into Silverthorne, CO
2:01:51. Del Norte, CO
2:03:03. Indiana Pass, highest point on the GDMBR
2:07:42. New Mexico, the final state
2:18:28. Forest fire diversion
2:25:52. Grants, NM
2:30:14. Pie Town and toaster house
2:42:21. Silver City, NM
2:49:15. The final day
All Comments (21)
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Touring is an eating event with a cycling problem.
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I really have never watched a BETTER adventure video on YouTube. I watched each episode originally and now I’ve watched this compilation, and now I want to go back and watch the episodes again. Yes the editing is superb but the video shot and the drone work are amazing
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By far ...the best GDMBR video I've watched.
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Great addition to the series. 2000 views in one day is a testament to the popularity of your videos. I've watched literally dozens of GDMBR videos anticipating my own this summer. Yours is by far the best.
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You know you have made something great when your viewer first watch all the episodes individually and later in the same day watch the movie. I have to admit that I liked the individual episodes best as the cutting in this one was a bit on the heavy side. You have a great sense of humour. Keep up the great work.
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This is award winning content. I enjoyed every minute of the adventure you took us on. Thank you for the inspiration and work you put into this.
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This has to be the best bikepacking/touring videos I`ve ever watched. No stupid "epic" music, just enjoyable commentary and the sound of dirt under nobby tires, mixed with wind and nature. Truly a pleasure to watch, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful trip!
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This is the best 3 hours i’ve found on youtube in forever. I’ve followed the tour divide race for years but never have I considered going at a sensible pace and/or soaking in everything and enjoying the route in such a wonderful way!!! Chapeaux!!
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Absolutely wonderful documentary. Great work. Thanks for uploading it.
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You are a great story teller. The way you describe how you are feeling makes it realistic. The film and drone footage is excellent. I've loved watching these. Thank you.
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I loved to watch all your episodes from the GDMBR and I love your style and love of life. I will watch this one tonight and dream of another trip to the magic continent. Me and my wife biked in Alaska, Yukon and BC in 2008 and it is some of my best monthes of my lift. Thanks for your hard work editing your films. I love them!! Carsten Brandt, Læsø, Denmark
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Awesome watch Matt! Bought back some great memories from the route, appreciate the shoutout too!!
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It was great to watch this. Gives us normal people motivation that we can do this as well. Preparation seems to be the key.
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I really enjoyed that stuck in the house on a windy Sunday morning in Southern Alberta. I hope to be able to do the same trip one day! Thanks for the great movie.
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I finally finished watching It’s been a total pleasure to watch, the friends that you made along so much fun 🤗🤗🤗
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Fantastic adventure thanks so much for sharing it with us.
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Thank you very much, I am really enjoying your film, your sense of humor, your way of describing your day and each event that it entails. The movie is long but I don't want to miss a second of it. I have to do that trail 💪💪💪🙏
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LOVED watching this video! It has me really amped up for my own GDMBR journey this summer. Cheers from Boston!
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Excellent and courageous physically hard cycling ! Congratulations!,,, Love your commentary!, Best wishes !
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Youtube algorithm is good. Subscribed!
