The Tour Divide or the Great Divide Race, you pick.

Good morning sports racers. Lately I've been following the various and sundry races of the Divide:
The Tour Divide
and
The Great Divide Race
At first I was confused why there was two simultaneous races going on. The difference is that the TD starts in Banff, the GDR starts on the Montana border. For those with less time, smaller legs, or no passport you do the GDR, else you start in Banff...

Depending on how work goes, I am toying with the idea of preparing for next year's race. Based on my experience with Elk Mountain, I have verified that PhDs and endurance races don't mix (actually, thinking that going skiing 20 or so times as preparation is not enough). If I were to enter, I would be testing the conjecture that post docs and long races can work. But seriously, I'd have to start focusing now if i do it. Quit climbing, get a coach, ride a lot, ect... I don't want another sad performance like Elk Mountain...