Category Archives: Tour Divide

Where’s Luko!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Matt Gholson

If you have been a long time reader of the blog you’ve probably read about Luke and his many riding exploits.  Well he was off the grid for awhile, apparently performing some community service in Alaska.  He’s back online and … Continue reading →

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Slop and Chop

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Matt Gholson

We got a couple of mountain bike rides this weekend despite adverse conditions.  Snow melt and heavy rain made for some soft trails.  I jokingly called the Punji trail knowing it’s a mosnter to ride even in good conditions, I … Continue reading →

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Conquering the Divide

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Matt Gholson

On Jun 14th Luke Ragan embarked on Tour Divide a totally unsupported cross country bike race of 2700 miles across some of the most difficult terrain in North America.  At 5 AM on July 5th he had completed the ride. … Continue reading →

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Whats up July?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Matt Gholson

This time last year it hadn’t rained in over a month, I didn’t mow my yard for a month, the fireworks were canceled due drought, and it was 90+ degrees every day. This summer its like we’re living in a … Continue reading →

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Luke In New Mexico: Tour Divide Day 18

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Matt Gholson

No updates from Luke in awhile.  I guess 15 hours a day on a bike is taking up most of his time.  I just did the math, and for the last 18 days Luke has not been riding his bike … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Odyssey: Tour Divide Day 10

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Matt Gholson

June 19th on Luke’s Facebook: Just set a new bar for suffering. 2 hours of snow Ice and rain temp 29 on top of mt Fleecer. It was touch and go… June 24th Luke called this morning to give me … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Tour Divide Day 4: Luke searches for meaning in Bigfork

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Luke called this morning to give me an update and perhaps get some encouragement. It was time for him to get on his bike but he was having a little trouble getting motivated to get started.  He had stayed overnight in Bigfork Montana … Continue reading →

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Luke is Touring the Divide Day 3

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Well I’ve promised you full coverage of Luke’s Tour Divide, but right now I have little to offer.  Here’s what I can tell you as of Sunday afternoon. Luke is on his 3rd day of riding and has so far … Continue reading →

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June Rules!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Thats a view near Sqaumish Canada taken by my world traveling pal, Eli.  My friends are all in places like that, well some of them are riding across Ohio, and some are riding across Nebraska, and some are riding in … Continue reading →

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Wish I Were There

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Matt Gholson

About a year ago Luke started talking about training for Tour Divide, the 2700 mile ride from Banff Canada to the Mexican Border.  I really didn’t think he’d go through with it at first, but when I started seeing the … Continue reading →

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