I had the privilege to ride the Baja Divide last December/January solo.
It was my first bikepacking trip of this duration, about 6 weeks in total. I was expecting to run into a lot of other cyclists from the information that I read online and heard from other cyclists.
The entire time that I was on the route I only encountered one other cyclist and we rode together for a few days before I was dropped.
It was a journey of highs and lows. I have never been alone and felt so isolated for such a long period of time.
The route was difficult physically and mentally – but not at all how I expected. Almost every night was spent wild camping – and without fail I was awoken by coyotes surrounding my tent trying to get in at my food.
I just became accustomed to it.
It’s one of the only times in my life that I have felt truly a sense of accomplishment riding into Cabo San Lucas at the end of the over 2,000km journey.
If I can do this ride, I truly think that anyone can.
by Hour-Manufacturer-71
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Hoping to ride it this coming winter. So so excited
Well done! What size tires and how’d they work out?
Thanks for sharing! What size tires? I heard the sand could be tough if tires are too small….
Definitely on my bucket list
So cool. Very good work! I want to do this.