FYI:  There is a webcam in Eureka that I've watched numerous times over the years and it's right on Main St.  It pivots around every 15 seconds or so to give you different views of the area, but there's a good chance for dot-stalkers to become real stalkers for a few moments if you're so inclined.

https://eurekawebcam.com/

Thanks for that link jj.

A few years ago there was talk of compiling a list of camera links along the route.

Here's a few more that have been collected - - add to the list if you have any more.

https://www.banff.ca/1065/Traffic-Cameras

https://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/196.html

https://video.nest.com/live/xJPIRIe9d7

https://www.togwoteelodge.com/webcam/

https://livefromsilver.com/  (this is about a block from the route - thanks salsola)

Bikepacking.com have part one of their Tour Divide bikes up:
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-tour-divide-rigs-part-1/
Time to geek out over the bikes and gear!

Does anybody else hate it when people call their bikes rigs?

Thanks for the info regarding the snow conditions and weather. Much appreciated.

Going to be interesting who is going to be pushing the pace today.

Ulrich's bike set up is stunning. It looks so fast.

https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-tour-divide-rigs-part-2/

Cheers
John

Rear racks?  Panniers??

Good God what's next?  Fenders?

a hostage situation north of Silver City has shut down Hwy 9

The rules debate is getting out of hand.

Anyone know how many live streaming webcams there are en route?

Compiling a list of links sure would be interesting project.  Here's a few, some streaming, some periodic. 

https://www.banff.ca/1065/Traffic-Cameras

https://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/196.html

https://video.nest.com/live/6oAK3yyGlJ

https://www.togwoteelodge.com/webcam/

https://livefromsilver.com/   (is this one on the route? not sure)

Who are your favorites at this point?

Shawn Cheshire

https://www.choosingtosee.org/

http://www.shawncheshire.org/great-divide-ride.html

And now for something completely different!

Guy Martin (Isle of Mann TT racer and famous British TV presenter) talks about doing the AZTR
starts at 5:25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aTvOBDEdSw

Terry Smith !

More talent than ego.

Perhaps that should be a new rule.

Hello Sjoerd,

Here are some more suggestions.
Lucy and Alberto's journal chronicling their route through South America:

https://machacasonwheels.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

Shinpei Sakiyama also has shared information about his adventure in South America:

http://sakiyanma.blog.fc2.com/blog-category-29-1.html

If the participants don't like it or the application of the rules, there is nothing on this beautiful earth preventing them from creating their own event with rules that are more suitable for their style and objectives.

That's not a fair suggestion though. If one event already exists, you won't create another one which is a copy of the first except for the rules. It would split the community, dilute the racing scene, confuse the public, and it would just be bad taste in general.

What other reasons do you have for wanting the visitation rule stricken?

The answer to that question was back on page 3.
Instead of organizing an event that promotes the full-on-media-chase, the racer wants to "evolve" an event that presently exists.
The most compelling argument that the racer has made is that the public would be confused should another event be created.
Bad taste appears to be an issue too.

Context is everything.

Ain't it though?

Clearly, I am not looking for loopholes but am trying to instigate a transparent rule change.

Nobody is stopping anybody from organizing an event with full media coverage.

Remember though, before buying that next piece of expensive video gear, that the pendulum swings both ways.
Racers of the future may consider the "control car media chase" un-cool.

Missing these days...

Everybody loves Hal Russell.

Looks like Hal has written a book.  "Touch Both Lines"

I'm looking to buy a copy, so if somebody knows were to find one it sure would be appreciated.

We love you Hal!

UPDATE September 14, 2021:
Here's the order info:
https://www.facebook.com/TouchBothLines/

https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/

Alexandera Houchin finishes.  Nice work!

There is some snow this morning at Togwotee Mountain Lodge.

I will make the bikepacking.net thread on the TDR race the only site I post photos.

Thank you for posting your photos here!  And thank you for all of the photos that you have shared with us from past races.   

I've not heard of any rigid fork failures FWIW...

TD 2015 Seb Dunne
http://bikepacker.com/beth-and-seb-dunnes-tour-divide-experience/
Russ Kipp photo.

No way I'd use electronic shifting in a bike packing race

This chap looks happy with his.

Thanks Eddie
https://www.eddieclarkmedia.com/keyword/Mike%20Hall/i-smRM2H7/A

Jeez - it looks like Mike had about 5 pounds of gear total.

Sure do miss following Mike Hall's adventures.
Looks as if people will be chasing his accomplishments for some time.
Thanks to the photographers for sharing the images.

Race Fan - out.