The Divide,
with a room key.

A deliberately short opening day: Spray River track, Goat Creek and the Smith-Dorrien corridor, with the first sustained gravel climbing and real bear country.

Power: Start at 100%. Confirm a grounded outlet with the lodge in writing.

Canada gate: confirm the exact Class 1 definition and every off-road segment with Parks Canada and Alberta Parks before departure.

One of the trip’s first serious tests: Kananaskis gravel, Elk Pass, rougher trail and a long forest-road run into British Columbia. Wet roots and loaded-bike pushing are possible.

Power: Two full batteries. Ask at Boulton Creek about a midday top-up; never count on it without permission.

Access gate: verify Elk Pass/High Rockies routing for pedal-assist bikes; take the current legal road bypass if any trail segment is closed.

A high-gain day through the Elk Valley: rolling rail-trail pieces, loose forest roads and fast descents. Fernie is the first full-service reset with bike shops and abundant food.

Power: Full overnight charge in Elkford; carry battery two and keep assist low on the climbs.

The route leaves comfort abruptly for the remote Flathead. Expect logging-road washboard, creek crossings, no reliable services and wildlife-rich country.

Power: Depart with both batteries full. Save at least 45% of battery two for tomorrow.

A long, committing forest day through the Wigwam/Flathead corridor, then the Roosville border crossing and a welcome roll into Eureka. Carry your passport where it stays dry.

Power: Begin on the saved battery, then switch. No dependable charging before Eureka.

Border gate: check Roosville hours and entry requirements shortly before the ride.

Pine forest, quiet dirt and a high-country lake finish. Road conditions can swing from hero gravel to ruts after storms; this is an intentionally conservative no-power night.

Power: Two full batteries; no planned outlet tonight. Finish with one battery substantially reserved.

A scenic descent from the Whitefish Range followed by increasingly settled roads. Traffic rises near town, but so do the rewards: laundry, a bike shop and a proper meal.

Power: Use the reserved battery and descend conservatively; full recharge on arrival.

The Swan Valley begins gently, then lengthens into an all-day forest-road ride. Streams are frequent but must be treated; mosquitoes can be relentless at camp.

Power: Two batteries at 100%; this is a long no-outlet day. Run Eco until the final third.

Short on paper, not flat: forested rollers and one more chunk of Swan Valley gravel. The lake is a civilized finish only if the seasonal lodge is actually open.

Power: Use the remaining battery. Lodge outlet and room must be confirmed; carry a campsite reservation as Plan B.

A compact, punchy day over forest roads. It is ideal for an unhurried breakfast, a careful descent and an early arrival for supplies.

Power: Full charge if the lodge confirmed power; otherwise use battery two. Recharge in Seeley Lake.

A recovery-length stage through the Blackfoot country. Ovando is tiny and famously rider-friendly, but its handful of beds disappear quickly.

Power: One battery is enough in normal conditions; top both batteries overnight.

Quiet gravel and timbered ridges lead toward Lincoln. Expect wildlife, cool shaded valleys and short, steep ramps that feel sharper on a loaded e-bike.

Power: Depart full; a single battery may suffice, but carry both.

A real mountain day over the Continental Divide, followed by technical-feeling loose descents and a final run into Montana’s capital. Heat can build late.

Power: Two full batteries; no assumed mid-route outlet.

The hardest Montana room-to-room stage: multiple passes, rough mining-country roads and more climbing than the mileage suggests. Do not force it in lightning or deep mud.

Power: This is a dual-battery maximum-effort day. Start before sunrise and keep a paved escape option downloaded.

A quieter exit from Butte, forest-road climbing and a long descent into the Big Hole. Washboard and afternoon wind are the usual energy thieves.

Power: Both batteries full. Confirm room, dinner hours and an overnight outlet.

Pioneer Mountains scenery and a welcome short day. The hot springs are a treat, but this is still a remote seasonal property—confirm meals, room and power.

Power: Easy range day; charge both packs as soon as you check in.

Big skies replace thick timber. The grade is gentler, but remoteness grows and shade shrinks. Filter water and secure food despite the open landscape.

Power: Two full batteries; preserve battery two for the ride to Lima.

Rolling ranch roads, exposed sun and a gradual return to services. Lima is small, so dinner can vanish when a business closes early.

Power: Use the reserved pack; recharge immediately in Lima.

Broad Centennial Valley riding with pronghorn, birds and wind. The low climbing total is deceptive when the road is soft or the headwind settles in.

Power: Leave with two full batteries and budget half the reserve for tomorrow.

A short transition into Idaho with volcanic soils, meadow views and the psychological lift of a room, groceries and a hot meal.

Power: Finish on the reserved pack; charge both and confirm tomorrow’s long stage.

A long but beautiful rail-trail and forest-road day toward Yellowstone’s southern edge. Sand, washboard and wildlife can slow the first half; traffic grows near the park corridor.

Power: Two full batteries; ask in advance about a permitted lunch-hour top-up. Carry enough capacity to finish without it.

Idaho/Wyoming gate: confirm e-bike access on the rail-trail and every nonmotorized connector; use the signed motor-vehicle-road bypass where required.

A scenic recovery ride beneath the Tetons. Vehicle traffic and distracted sightseeing drivers are the main hazards, not the grade.

Power: Easy range; recharge on arrival and keep the battery indoors only with property permission.

Grand Teton gate: NPS superintendents control e-bike access. Stay on the currently authorized road/path alignment.

Climb away from the Tetons toward Togwotee Pass, then descend through high forest. Weather changes quickly here; hail and cold rain are plausible even in midsummer.

Power: Both batteries full. Togwotee-area lodges are possible emergency charging stops only with explicit permission.

A remote passage over Union Pass country with steep, loose pitches and extraordinary Wind River views. Expect slower riding than the mileage implies.

Power: Two full batteries; retain a useful reserve for the easy run to Pinedale.

A mostly descending recovery day along the Green River. Pinedale is a major resupply and repair opportunity before the Great Divide Basin.

Power: Use the reserve; recharge both packs and inspect the charging ports for dust.

Ranchland gives way to sage and historic emigrant-country tracks. Afternoon wind and sandy surfaces matter more than elevation.

Power: Two full batteries; keep the second pack above 50%.

Open sage, historic South Pass country and a final climb to the tiny mining settlement. Mud can turn benign roads into drivetrain-eating clay.

Power: Finish on the reserved battery. Confirm room, dinner and outlet; there is no casual backup inventory.

The route commits to the Great Divide Basin: no shade, little water, big wind and immense silence. This camp must be chosen from current land-status and water information.

Power: Two full batteries. No charging; carry the second pack largely unused into camp.

More exposed basin riding and industrial traffic near Wamsutter. The motel and travel stop are functional, not glamorous—and exactly what this section needs.

Power: Run the reserved battery first; a tailwind helps, a headwind can erase the plan.

High desert gives way to the Little Snake River country. Expect heat, wind, ranch traffic and a welcome increase in trees near the end.

Power: Both batteries full; no dependable charging between endpoints.

Brief but uphill, with enough climbing to prevent calling it a free day. The classic rider lodge is the reward and a useful weather buffer.

Power: Short range day; ask before plugging in and charge both batteries for Steamboat.

Colorado announces itself with forest climbs, fast gravel and the rewarding drop into Steamboat. Thunderstorms often build after noon.

Power: Two full batteries. The final descent is long; save brakes, not watts.

Lynx Pass, ranch roads and the Colorado River corridor. The room-first detour trades extra pavement for a shower, charging certainty and a safer next stage.

Power: Two full batteries. The Kremmling spur adds roughly 12 miles; navigate it as a deliberate hotel detour.

Return to the Divide spine, climb through reservoir country and finish amid Summit County traffic. It is long, high and exposed to lightning.

Power: Both batteries full; this distance includes the return spur to the route. Use Eco until the final Blue River miles.

A paved-path recovery stage through Frisco and into Breckenridge. Crowds and path etiquette replace wilderness hazards for one afternoon.

Power: A low-demand day on the battery; top up immediately for Boreas Pass.

Boreas Pass is the centerpiece, followed by fast railroad-grade descending and the huge open spaces of South Park.

Power: Two full batteries; do not rely on Como for power.

Colorado gate: the race track can use nonmotorized trail near Breckenridge/Como. Verify Class 1 access and use the all-road Boreas/Como bypass when necessary.

Rolling South Park roads, one meaningful divide crossing and a long descent toward the Arkansas Valley. Heat rises quickly as elevation drops.

Power: Both batteries full; Hartsel charging must have been confirmed.

Climb back into high country via Marshall Pass territory. Rocky surfaces and sustained altitude make this harder than the mileage; Sargents is a small, strategic stop.

Power: Both batteries full. Monarch-area grades demand conservative assist.

Cochetopa country: lonely dirt, broad sage parks and fewer services. Treat water and expect frosty air after sunset.

Power: Two full batteries; preserve at least 40% of pack two.

The route rolls through ranchland, Penitente country and the open valley. Del Norte arrives as a genuine oasis with food, laundry and rider lodging.

Power: Use the reserved pack, keeping enough margin for wind across the San Luis Valley.

The queen stage: relentless climbing, Indiana Pass near 11,900 feet and rough mining roads before descending to Platoro. Start at dawn and abandon the high route for lightning.

Power: Dual-battery day with no casual reserve. Lowest assist on every rideable climb.

Another huge alpine day over remote southern Colorado and northern New Mexico roads. Forest clay can become nearly unrideable after rain.

Power: Two full batteries; no planned outlet. Cold, altitude and mud all reduce range.

New Mexico gate: the 2026 race track uses CDT-style trail near Hopewell. Verify access; the e-bike plan defaults to the legal forest-road alignment.

Descend from cool forest into red-rock New Mexico. Roads grow drier and rougher; Bode’s is the critical resupply before the next mountain block.

Power: Use the preserved second battery. Confirm the property permits indoor charging.

Steep, eroded roads climb away from the Chama before a long, remote crossing to Cuba. Heat below and storms above can happen on the same day.

Power: The trip’s hardest battery equation: two full high-capacity packs, low assist, early start and a downloaded paved bailout.

Exposed mesas, sand and little shade. Mileage can crawl when wet clay or deep sand appears; carry significantly more water than a mountain day.

Power: Two full batteries; preserve more than half of battery two for Grants.

Long mesa roads and gradual reentry to services. Wind, heat and sticky mud remain the big variables; Grants has the first deep resupply in days.

Power: Use the preserved battery, then recharge both and service the bike.

Lava-country views, high desert and long quiet roads. Pie Town’s hospitality is legendary, but food and beds operate on small-town schedules.

Power: Two full batteries. Ask before charging at any volunteer-run lodging and make a contribution.

A positioning day into the Gila approach. Use the extra afternoon to rest, filter water and prepare for tomorrow’s long no-services crossing.

Power: Short stage by design; arrive with most of battery two untouched.

Remote ranch roads and a very long Gila day. Grades are modest compared with Colorado, but distance, heat and isolation make this committing.

Power: Begin with both batteries full from Pie Town and the reserve preserved overnight; there is no mid-stage charging plan.

The Gila roller coaster: repeated steep climbs and descents, rough forest roads and a final push through Pinos Altos. This is among the trip’s hardest days.

Power: Maximum dual-battery day. Use the lowest practical assist and take every safe water stop.

A long descent from the mountains, frontage-road riding and a turn south into Chihuahuan Desert scale. Start before heat and wind build.

Power: Two full batteries; most miles are faster, but sand and headwind can consume the reserve.

Silver City gate: verify the current e-bike status of the San Vicente Creek trail exit and use the signed road bypass if it is not authorized.

The final desert road is stark, exposed and emotionally enormous. Antelope Wells has no celebratory services—your confirmed pickup is part of the route, not an optional extra.

Power: One full battery is normally adequate; carry both because heat and wind rewrite averages.

Finish gate: reconfirm pickup 48 hours out and again from Silver City; carry enough water and shade to wait safely if the vehicle is delayed.