Team Finishes in 29 Days...

At sunset on October 12, Jake and Duncan reached the Mexico border after pedaling 94 miles on their final day. Their arrival at the border brought Biking for a Better World's Montana to Mexico project to a successful completion. Thanks for your interest and support. Below we have posted almost 30 photos covering the second half of the adventure from Steamboat Springs, Colorado to the Mexico border.

Here are some interesting stats and information from the journey...

Days on the Road: 29
-26 Riding Days
-1 Injury Day/1 Storm Day/1 Rest Day

States Travelled: 5
-Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico

Miles Pedaled: 2,292

Average Miles/Day: 88.2

Average Speed: 10.8 mph

Total Hours Pedaled: 213

Average Hours Pedaled/Day: 8.25

Days 120 Miles+: 1
Days 110 Miles+: 3
Days 100 Miles+: 7
Days 90 Miles+: 13

Flat Tires: 6

Tires Used: 8

Night Rides: 14

Crashes: 1

Continental Divide Crossings: 20+

Highest Pass: Indiana Pass, 11,950 ft.

Ailments/Injuries: Numb Fingers and Toes, Knee Pain, Saddles Sores, Neck Pain

Cures: Traumeel (Arnica), Ibuprofen, Vitamins

Favorite Snacks: Snickers, Nuun electrolyte tablets

Favorite Treat: Duncan-Chocolate Milkshake
Jake-Bacon Cheeseburger

Common Foods and Drinks Consumed: Apples and Oranges, Sandwiches, Bars, Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Pop Tarts, Mountain House, Pasta, Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Tuna Fish, Salami, Whole Wheat Bread, Soda, Gatorade, Fruit Juices, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milkshakes, Beef Jerky, Raisins, Oatmeal

Favorite Part of Route: Duncan-River valley descent into Basin, Montana
Jake-Stretch of singletrack along ridge, Day 2 Montana wilderness

Hardest Moment: Duncan-CD Crossing #2, walking bikes on rough, root-filled singletrack
Jake-Day 3 Climb with saddle sores

Best Day: Duncan-Riding into Rawlins, Wyoming to finish 1st half of trip
Jake-3 Pass, 111 mile day to Del Norte, Colorado

Hardest Day: Duncan-Getting to Silverthorne, Colorado climbing Ute Pass
Jake-2nd to last day to Mimbres, NM in Gila Nat. Forest

Favorite State: Jake-Montana
Duncan-Montana

Least favorite State: Jake-Colorado
Duncan-Colorado

Coldest Night: Idaho, near Mack's Inn, approx. 15 degrees

Hottest Day: Montana, near Ovando, approx. 90+ degrees

Favorite Moment: Jake-Riding along with galloping wild horses, Great Basin, Wyoming
Duncan-Reaching the Mexico border

Favorite campspot: Little Snake River, near Columbine, Colorado

Hardest Climb: Lynx Pass, south of Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Favorite Town: South Pass City, Wyoming

Wildlife Spotted: Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Badger, Hawk, Antelope, Prairie Dog, Coyote, Fox, Wild Horse

Mail Drop #3, Del Norte, CO