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Great Divide Mountain Bike Route 2026 Season – VIDEO

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 …

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CONGRATS GDMBR BIKEPACKER! – Did You Get Your Medal?

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 …

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Guinness Book of World Records 85-year-old man becomes oldest to bike across America

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 …

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New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1

Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. Read full article here: New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting …

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We’re Dedicated to the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

🚴‍♀️ **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 …

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Tulips to Tumbleweeds on the GDMBR

What? You never heard Tiny Tim’s song “Tiptoes Through The Tumbleweeds”? Me neither, but our new friend Martijn from Holland learned pretty fast to keep his eyes open along New Mexico’s stretch of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Fortunately for Martijn, his first encounter with a snake didn’t have a rattle! Martijn is Dutch, …

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Honeymoon on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

Can A New Marriage Start with a Great Divide? In this case, our newlyweds have come together to conquer it right out of the gate. My greatest pleasure in hosting my bed & breakfast is the people I meet and the stories we share. Today came Josh and Maureen to the the Getaway. Just married …

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Lee and Leslie Take on the GDMBR

The Adventures of Lee and Leslie – Co-starring Ron! Pt 1 by BigAddison Hey Bikepackers are you ready for a new start? How about a new finish? How about a brand spanking new GDMBR boundary marker at the southern terminus in Columbus, New Mexico? Well, that’s where this story starts. For some 40 years our …

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GRAND OPENING! – June 10, 2025 Southern CDT / GDMBR Terminus

June 10, 2025 – 10:00 AM Join us at the border for the dedication ceremony! Exciting News from the Village of Columbus, NM! We’re proud to share our new monument has been placed right at the U.S.–Mexico border, dedicated to the incredible cyclists of the Continental Divide Trail and the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route …

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TIS’ THE SEASON! – GDMBR Travel Schedule Map

It’s that time of year again to mount up your steel horses and ride! In Related News… Exciting News from the Village of Columbus, NM!​ (Excerpt from VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS facebook page) We’re proud to share that a new monument has been placed right at the U.S.–Mexico border, dedicated to the incredible cyclists of the …

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