Books About Riding The Divide

I thought it would help to read some books by folks who have ridden the divide.

The first book I bought was Cycling the Great Divide: From Canada to Mexico on America's Premier Long Distance Mountain Bike Route by Michael McCoy. This turned out to be more of a reference book, and seemed a little dated as well but I think it will come in handy once we are riding as it lists a lot of sites and side activities as well as a detailed description of the route.

Next up was Be Brave, Be Strong: A Journey Across the Great Divide by Jill Homer. It is a great story that starts with her getting frostbite on the Iditarod, and a lot of other challenges that she faced both getting to the start as well as along the way. A great read.

Finally Eat, Sleep, Ride: How I Braved Bears, Badlands, and Big Breakfasts in My Quest to Cycle the Tour Divide by Paul Howard. I haven't read this one yet but I am hoping I saved the best for last - will keep you posted.