 Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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on: September 03, 2014, 02:14:09 PM
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BenjyC
Location: Leicestershire, UK
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Evening all,
I was considering a northbound trip next year (August/Sept) as I'm going to miss the June depart from Banff heading south.
Anybody out there been the same way? Particularly interested to hear from any Brits on how you got to Antelope Wells.
Happy Trails!
Benjy
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 04:51:54 PM
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CraigT
Location: North Georgia
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 04:51:54 PM » |
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Benjy,
I haven't yet made the trip myself (I'm planning a 2015 ride), but my early research reveals a couple of possibilities. Greyhound bus and Amtrak train both stop in Deming, NM and there is also a FedEx Shipping Center in Deming. Deming is about 100 miles from Antelope Wells. So, you could fly into whatever major airline hub would give you the best rate, then take Greyhound, or Amtrak to Deming, and then ride the last 100 miles to Antelope Wells. Greyhound requires your bike be boxed and the Amtrak route doesn't have bicycle roll-on service, so the bike would also have to be boxed. I don't think the Deming Amtrak stop allows checked baggage, so you may not be able to take the bike on the train (unless it is a folder).
From reading tour journals, it seems like most guys have a friend pick them up in Antelope Wells, but I don't have anyone in that area. I haven't found if anyone offers a shuttle service. I'm thinking about riding the route in reverse (North to South) and will likely ride from Antelope Wells to Deming, ship the bike home via FedEx and then take either the bus or train home.
Craig
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #2 on: September 22, 2014, 09:55:41 AM
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AZAnn
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2014, 09:55:41 AM » |
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You could ride from Antelope Wells to Hatchita (45 m ), then Hwy 9 to Columbus (30 m food & water ),
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 10:02:29 AM
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AZAnn
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 10:02:29 AM » |
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Continue on NM Hwy 9 about 60 miles to El Paso. Two lane good paved road, Border Patrol uses this road a lot. Maybe a 150 miles from a large airport to AW.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #4 on: September 23, 2014, 09:27:46 AM
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JRA
Location: California
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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2014, 09:27:46 AM » |
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Evening all,
I was considering a northbound trip next year (August/Sept) as I'm going to miss the June depart from Banff heading south.
Anybody out there been the same way? Particularly interested to hear from any Brits on how you got to Antelope Wells.
Happy Trails!
Benjy
Best of luck with your adventure, Benjy. Just be aware that particularly in the northern climes, there is less daylight, the temps are lower and the possibility of snow increases in September. |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #5 on: October 12, 2014, 02:31:48 PM
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BenjyC
Location: Leicestershire, UK
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2014, 02:31:48 PM » |
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Thanks for all the advice guys.
They way this is going, I think I may end up on the 2016 Grand Depart.
I'm still going to keep my blog live as I've had some great feedback from UK based riders but I think I may be cutting it fine for next year.
Thanks again!
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #6 on: October 29, 2014, 06:50:54 PM
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boglenn
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2014, 06:50:54 PM » |
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According to the bike shop in Silver City Jeff Sharp (home:575-436-7200; cell:575-574-7210) does shuttles in the area. He lives near Hachita. He might have some good advice as well. The ride from El Paso is the most dangerous part of the trip. If you can afford it (Bike Flights is cheap) ship your bike to Silver City bike shop. They are accommodating in case you have any transit damage. Then get Sharp to shuttle you to AW.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #7 on: December 12, 2014, 09:43:28 AM
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fastmtnbiker33w
Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks
Location: El Paso, TX
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2014, 09:43:28 AM » |
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If you start on a weekend, I'll give you a ride from El Paso to AW. Just pay my fuel costs. You can ship your bike to me. I'll even pick you up at the airport and you can stay at my house before heading to AW.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide 2015 Northbound (Getting to the start)
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Reply #8 on: December 13, 2014, 12:49:09 PM
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offroute
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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2014, 12:49:09 PM » |
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Jeff the Ranch Hand (mentioned above) is a great guy who will take care of you.
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