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Congratulations on being selected for the Priority Bicycles Tour Divide Section 5 Drop-in Ride with Ryan Van Duzer.
This page contains the key information you’ll need leading up to the trip, including transportation logistics, daily mileage, route details, and expectations for the ride.
Please read through everything carefully and continue checking back as additional details are finalized.
We’re incredibly excited to share this experience with you all!
On Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 PM EST, we’ll be hosting a group Teams call for everyone joining the ride.
This will be an opportunity to:
- Meet the rest of the group
- Chat through gear setups and packing strategies
- Review route logistics and expectations
- Ask questions about the ride
- Talk bike setups, resupply plans, camping, weather, and anything else related to the trip
Whether you’re fully dialed or still figuring out the details, this will be a great chance to connect before we roll out for Salida.
We’ve created an official WhatsApp Community for everyone joining the Priority Bicycles x Duzer Tour Divide Section 5 Drop-In Ride. This will be the main hub for rider communication leading up to and during the trip.
Inside the community you’ll find:
We highly recommend joining before arriving in Denver so you can stay connected with the group and receive the latest ride information.
Scan the QR code or use the button below to join the community.
BE READY TO ROLL AT 9:00 AM
Our group bus pickup will take place at:
3122 W 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Please arrive with your bicycle fully assembled and ride-ready — your setup should be prepared exactly as if we were beginning the ride directly from this location.
We will be loading all bicycles and any gear attached directly to them into a U-Haul for transport to Salida. Riders and immediate personal items will travel separately on a charter bus.
To reiterate: we cannot transport extra luggage, bike boxes, or additional gear during the trip. Riders should plan ahead carefully and only bring what they intend to carry for the duration of the route.
Space will be limited to:
Please pack accordingly.
Below is the full day-by-day breakdown for the ride, including daily mileage, elevation gain, start and finish locations, and direct links to each route segment and GPX file. The routes and downloadable files can be found directly below this section.
Please review these routes carefully before arriving. Riders should download and save all GPX files for offline use, as cell service will be limited throughout much of the route.
We will continue refining and updating the routes leading up to the ride, so we recommend downloading the GPX files to your cycling computer the night before each day to ensure you have the most up-to-date versions.
Our return transportation from Grants, New Mexico → Denver, Colorado will depart on: July 29 at 8:00 PM fromSmith’s, 700 E Roosevelt Ave, Grants, NM 87020
Please plan to arrive at the pickup location with enough time to reorganize gear and load bicycles before departure.
All bicycles and gear attached directly to them will once again be loaded into a U-Haul for transport back to Denver. Riders and immediate personal items will travel separately on a charter bus.
The group will likely arrive back in Denver at:
3122 W 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80204Approximately 5:00 AM on July 30
Please note that arrival timing may shift depending on route conditions, loading time, traffic, and stops along the drive back.
Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) has been inspiring and supporting bicycle travel for over 50 years, helping riders explore the world through touring, bikepacking, and adventure cycling.
As part of this ride, riders selected to join the Priority Bicycles Tour Divide Section 5 team will receive a free 1-year Adventure Cycling Association membership.
ACA memberships help support:
- Route development and maintenance - Adventure cycling advocacy - Educational resources and rider support - The continued growth of long-distance bicycle travel
Membership also gives riders access to additional route resources, maps, and the larger Adventure Cycling community.
We’re incredibly excited to partner with ACA on this ride and help celebrate their 50th anniversary on one of the most iconic bikepacking routes in the world.
Below are some additional details and answers to common questions for riders joining the Tour Divide Section 5 Drop-in Ride. Please review everything carefully before departure, and continue checking back as more trip details and logistics are finalized leading up to the ride.
How do I access my exclusive friends & family discount?
Please use the same email address you used to apply for the ride during checkout, along with code DIVIDEFAM25, to access your exclusive Friends & Family discount.
Please note:
What bikes will the Priority team be riding?
The Priority crew will primarily be riding the Priority 600ADX — this bike was literally designed around the demands of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route!
That said, there is no required bike for the ride. Riders are welcome to bring whatever setup they feel most comfortable riding for long-distance gravel bikepacking.
Which members of the Priority team will be joining the ride?
There will be 5 members of the Priority Bicycles team riding alongside the group throughout Section 5, representing teams across marketing, product design, and customer service. And of course… Ryan Van Duzer will also be riding this section as part of his full Tour Divide journey!
Will there be a rider group chat?
Yes. We will create a rider communication group closer to the event for trip updates, logistics, questions, and general ride coordination.