From the Land of Scotch to the Land of Enchantment came Andy and Janice to pioneer and document the THC / Tres Hermanas Challenge. AND IT’S A CLIFF HANGER! by BigAddison Our shuttle service collected Andy and Janice late in the evening at the El Paso International airport in Texas, and delivered them about midnight to …
What’s the story how Antelope Wells, NM became known as the “official” southern terminus of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Why? Because logistically, it’s a nightmare. (Cover photo credit by Jeffery Sharp) While down here at the Columbus, New Mexico terminus, it’s a dream come true for a comfortable and convenient start or finish …
I’m not blowing smoke here folks, I’m talking about rolling up, and taking your hits on the Tres Hermanas Challenge (THC). A fifty-nine mile ACA accredited alternate bikepacking route to start or finish the GDMBR. (editors note: The GDMBR is a 3300 mile bikepaking trail from Columbus to Banff, Canada, or vice verse. Local weekend …
Hello GDMBR Riders & Enthusiasts! BigAddsion here to bring you all the news and services offered down here at the NEW OFFICIAL (<— that’s what we call it), southern terminus of the Great Divide Mountain Biking Route in Columbus, New Mexico. Please feel free to share video, blog article & links anywhere GDMBR NEWS is …
The Historic Village of Columbus is honored to be the Southern Terminus of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR). We have fully embraced serving our Bikepacking Adventurer Cyclists, including constructing and dedicating a GDMBR Boundary Marker at our 24/7/365 Port of Entry to Palomas, Mexico, and honoring them with a GDMBR Medallion to all …
Columbus, New Mexico in Luna County uniquely sits at the crossroads of the two most celebrated 3000+mile bike-packing odysseys across the length and breadth of the United States of America. by BigAddison From March to October, Columbus hosts and serves bicyclists taking on the Southern Tier Coast-to-Coast biking route, and more famously the Southern Terminus …
Bob Sanders had a wheely-great time as he rode his bike across the country. Read full article here: 85-year-old man becomes oldest to bike across America, travels 3,000 miles in 44 days Congratulations Bob! – I (BigAddison), had the great pleasure of hosting Bob’s stay in Columbus, NM as he passed through on course for …
My best advice for biking the miles of trails in and around Columbus, New Mexico is: “If the stick is moving, IT’S NOT A STICK!” editors note: Best viewed in landscape on phones. Although our Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) Start/Finish Line brings 100’s of bike-packers through our village throughout the Spring, Summer and …
written by BigAddison The first sign of life I enter in the Captain’s log this morning is doing the moon walk as the dawning sun breaks across the South POL of the Luna County NM surface. Riding a bike on the grounds of Luna surfaces can be extreme and challenging. My exploration always starts …
🚴♀️ **An Historic Moment for Columbus, NM!** 🚴♂️ Cover photo courtesy of: Adventures of Lee & Leslie Today, the Village of Columbus proudly hosted the Dedication Ceremony for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Monument! This beautiful monument marks Columbus as the official southern terminus of the legendary 2,700+ mile Great Divide route — stretching …
