Getting Buff!


The training is going really well, the bike has settled in nicely and I have pieced together the final bits of kit needed for my trip. The most important bit of all? I still have the support of the crew at Buff!

What's a Buff? Well you've probably seen them around in some form or other but these are the real deal. Ultra runners and extreme athletes through to campfire junkies and style icons, they cater for all. They even make them for you're canine companion! 

To keep me spinning the wheels from my local lanes all the way to Mexico, they were kind enough to supply me with a few variations. On my reviews page you can find a no nonsense view of this sweet bit of kit. I'm currently using the mernio version;

 
This particular gem is wickable, breathable and offers UV protection as well as being anti-microbial meaning it won't stink after extended trips. Being merino this also works pretty much year round as it regulates body temperature extremely well. 

So far I've used Buffs as helmet liners, hats, scarfs, towels, wash bags, slings, bandana, food bags amongst others. For more uses head over to Buffs handy guide found here!  

Thanks for reading! Remember... 'Flat is boring!'
 

Momentum

I've had the winter to do my research, ride a few different bikes and worry about all things Divide related. It's looking like a May '16 start around the week beginning on 16th. 5 weeks of riding time total with a week's grace for a couple of days in Banff post flight and getting organized to make it home.

2745 miles at 35 days of riding puts me at a nice minimum daily mileage of 80 miles.

I'm pretty happy with my choice of bike.

The kind (and experienced!) folk at bikepacking.net along with a few other sources have given both good and bad reviews regarding the use of a cross bike along the Divide - some even saying 'it can't be done' - but I, along with a few other individuals beg to differ. More info can be found on The Bike link.