Bikes of the Log Drivers Waltz 2025

Michael Roe

Age: 73

Location: Colchester, Vermont

Bike: 2016 Lynskey M290 Ltd.

Key items of kit: Rockgeist frame and Jines bar bags, Revelate Terrapin saddle bag, Jerrycan, Gas Tank and Mountain Feedbags, Zpacks Duplex tent and sleeping bag, Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm sleeping pad, and Nemo camping pillow.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Andrew Woodside

Age: 39

Cap number: 4

Location: Labelle, Quebec

Bike: The Grey Ghost - a 2018 Kona Sutra thru-axle with 3x9 Shimano Deore drivetrain, 29x2.2” Race Kings, Surly Moloko steel handlebars, Ergon saddle and grips.

Key items of kit: Rear rack with Ortleib trunk bag and fork packs, Topeak saddle bag and stem bag, Atwater bar bag, and I’m wearing a hip pack with 2L hydro pack. I have a 1p tent, and using a Wahoo Bolt 2 and Garmin InReach Messenger.

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Stuart Mackey

Age: 35

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Bike: Salsa Cutthroat

Key items of kit: Mostly stock Cutthroat with Tailfin bags rolling on 2.25 wide Thunder Burt’s. All electronics powered by a Son dynamo paired with a sinewave beacon front light.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Jonathan Abitbol

Age: 40

Cap number: TBD

Location: Montréal

Bike: Argon 18 Dark Matter

Key items of kit: Bear bell

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

David Tuttle

Age: 63

Location: Brantford

Bike: This is a custom True North Ti Adventure Bike, know as Shadofax, built for Tour Divide. The Pinion Gearbox is shifted via Hilite Bike's Hibox and I'm now running North Shore Billet 160 cranks to preserve my knees as I age. Son front hub, with front Sinewave light and rear B&M running light. There a lot of little custom details that you can ask me when we meet on the trail.

Key items of kit: Old Man Mountain Rack and rear bags, Frame bag, top tube and feed bags are custom made, and the front is Zeigiset front bag, which carries my new Durston X-Dome 1+ tent, poles and rain kit.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Nicole Maniez

Age: 48

Location: Lambertville NJ

Bike: Lynskey GR Edge

Key items of kit: Chamois for everyday... I made the handlebar bag, the 1/2 frame bag and the top tube bag. Handlebar bag holds food, arm warmers + chargers. 1/2 frame bag holds tent poles, first aid, tool kit, hygiene kit. Top tube bag holds food, phone, + loose ends. Tent in one fork bag. Sleeping mat + bag in the other fork bag. Fork cages by Widefoot. Clothes (including 4 chamois) in the seat bag! Cargo net for rain gear, water sandals + water purifier. Wish me luck :)))

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Jeff Noakes

Age: 54

Location: Ottawa, ON

Bike: 1983 Miyata Ridge Runner basketpacking rig, with (somewhat) newer components

Key items of kit: Wald 139 basket and Swift Industries Motherloaf bag; Atwater Atelier frame bag, Carradice saddle bag. Swift Industries Sidekick pouch and Calad Bags stem bag. Velo Orange Crazy Bars, 3x7 drivetrain, 26" (559) wheels.

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: Other

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Eric Betteridge

Age: 63

Location: Ottawa

Bike: Panorama Cycles Taiga EXP Size Large. Steel with Carbon Fork. Nickname: Blake (after William Blake the poet) 1x12 SRAM w/ Ratio Technology Wide Upgrade Kit 2.25" Mezcal tires on Woven rims Redshift Shockstop handlebar stem Giant Approach Saddle: not expensive but the best for me at the moment

Key items of kit: An inflatable pillow but no stove! Sleep: Helium Bivvy. Puffy Jacket. Decathlon XL towel for blanket. Thermorest Neo Air pad. Navigation: Power bank 10,000 mA Garmin 530 Phone as backup Bags: homemade except for the Ortlieb Seatbag Shorts: Chamois.

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Caitlin Garrett

Age: 38

Location: Ottawa

Bike: Cannondale SuperX modified with a Surly Moloko handlebar, 12 speed SRAM GX Eagle 1x groupset (10-52T) and 650b wheels.

Key items of kit: Arkel Seatpacker, Revelate handlebar roll, Old Man Mountain axel racks with Specialized fork bags and a homemade frame bag.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 45-50mm

Electronic shifting: No

Jen Adams

Age: 62

Location: Ottawa

Bike: Salsa Fargo "Daisy" carbon fork, Woven wheels, Redshift stem

Key items of kit: DIY Log Driver's Waltz trunk bag, mini paniers, front roll, feed bags and rear top tube bag. Topeak front top tube bag. Sleep system - Helium bivy, puffy jacket, XL camp towel, inflatable pillow and Thermarest NeoAir mattress. Bivo bottle.

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Electronic shifting: No

Vincent Kelly

Age: 26

Cap number: NA

Location: Ottawa

Bike: 1999 Peugeot Dune GSX - Converted to 27.5". BTLOS Rims, SP dynamo, Mezcals. 11Spd Deore groupset. Redshift seatpost, stem, and aerobars. Surly Troll fork and Bassi Bobby bars. Sinewave Beacon 2.

Key items of kit: Sol Escape Bivvy, Therm-a-Rest UberLite, down quilt, puffer jacket, merino, etc. Lots of Olway drink mix, dehydrated potato flakes, and Haribos. 2L Hydration vest, two 750 ml bottles, and a Katadyne BeFree. Road Runner Buoy bags, Blackburn Outpost frame bag, top tube bag, and Revelate Designs Stem Bag, and lots of good vibes!

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Val Cyr

Age: 30

Location: Burlington, Vermont

Bike: Salsa Fargo Ti

Key items of kit: Shifting with SRAM AXS Force/GX, rolling on probably way too wide tires Mezcal 29×2.25", lit with a Sinewave Beacon 2. Seat bag, snack pack, and chuck buckets by Oveja Negra and frame bag by Revelate. Bringing a pair of cheap sandals because I hear rumors of many water crossings.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

David Wright

Age: 57

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Bike: 2020 Salsa Fargo

Key items of kit: Shimano 2x11 (105, XT, GRX, SLX), TRP Spyre calibers, Lauf Trail Racer fork, Selle Anatomica saddle, Cane Creek eeSilk seatpost, SON dynohub, kLite lighting, Thief, Rogue Panda, Revelate Designs, Wolf Tooth and Serratus bags.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Sébastien Gagnon

Age: 54

Location: Ontario, Canada

Bike: RodeoLabs Flaanimal, Shimano GRX. 4iiii power meter drive side. Ritchey WCS Beacon handlebar. Selle Anatomica X2. Easton EC70 carbon wheels with Vittoria Mezcal 2.1 in rear and 2.25 front.

Key items of kit: Atwater Custom frame. Revelate design and Rockgeist

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Nikolas Frapet

Age: 28

Location: Gatineau, Quebec

Bike: Marin Team 1

Key items of kit: Fox 34 factory for comfort, tailfin top tube and down tube for snacks and layers, apidura expedition saddle bag for the sleeping setup, Calad.Co stem bags for snacks and food, Arkel handlebar bag for lights, bits and bobs. Wahoo gps. Not pictured is the hydration pack which holds a bunch of quick access needs.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Dom Chung

Age: 54

Location: Hamilton

Bike: A 2015 Titanium Hardtail Titus Fireline running on 29" carbon wheels with Continental Raceking 2.25. Converted to 12 speed Sram GX AXS to facilitate the ability to shift wirelessly on drops and on aerobars. Frame bags are custom made by my friend GaryC in Hamilton and they have survived the Tour Divide so far. The pannier rack is from Mica Cycles and it is loaded with 2 axiom panniers. Have gone back to a 175mm shimano crank pushing a 32 tooth chainring for more climbing torque. Not running a dynamo will power the night using Fenix flashlights.

Key items of kit: Have learnt lots from my first tour divide attempt, and hopefully this new revision proves to be lighter and more effective. Will still be using a Bivy from OR, but adding a small tarp for added rain protection if needed. Layering is key and have now added Alpha Direct technical clothing from Lobtree, to keep me warm and dry while navigating between efforts and environmental temperatures. Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition from F2C should keep me energized between resupplies. Would have loved to be 100% liquid diet, but i'm not quite at that level of dedication yet.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

Joanna Maria Rechberger

Age: 40

Location: Ottawa

Bike: 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL7 Gen 2 Staggered tire set up: Ultradynamico Rosé JFF 42 up front and the Specialized Pathfinder 40 in the rear

Key items of kit: Tailfin Bar Bag System Calad custom made waterproof frame bag Calad stem bag Profile Designs Legacy II aero bars Fenix BC26R bike light Fish-Ski Designs saddlebag Swift Industries fork bag Sylvan Works cargo cages Trek bottle cage on the undercarriage Lezyne Stick + Drive rear light Ass Saver UL rear fender in collab with Canadian Shield Bikepacking Crankbrothers Doubleshot 2 hybrid pedals BTP tack-emo camo bar tape

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 40-44mm

Electronic shifting: Yes

Robertson Gibb

Age: 38

Location: Ottawa

Bike: Trek Checkpoint - SL5; 2 x 12 set-up. Generally stock except for Woven carbon Wheels, 700C x 47mm Teravail Cannonball Tires, Aero bars, Garmin Rally SPD Pedals

Key items of kit: Light as possible (for me) but maintaining contingency for hypothermia prevention. Extra Clothing: Raincoat, vest, tights, and down warm vest, 1 extra pair of socks. SLEEP SYSTEM: 0C sleeping bag, pad and Bivy. ELECTRONICS: 2 pairs of lights - Front/Rear for night riding, Radar, headphones, large battery back-up Charger. FOOD: water filter & tabs, pocket rocket stove, fuel and titanium pot, some dehydrated meals, large pack of Skratch/surgar . TOOLS: quick links x 2, 2 TPU tubes, pump, Dart plugs, multi-tool w/chain break

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 45-50mm

Electronic shifting: No

Keith Surrena

Age: 34

Cap number: 666

Location: Ithaca NY

Bike: Klein Fervor

Key items of kit: Downtube cold soak ramen jar and an upcycled hand bag on the cockpit for skittles

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: Other

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Peter van Gurp

Age: 33

Location: Montreal

Bike: Specialized Chisel with 100 mm front travel and high stack aerobars. Self-built Nextie wheels with SON28 dynamo up front, DT350 rear, and 2.4 Vittoria Peyote tyres. Shimano Deore 1x12 with 30t chainring and 11-51 cassette. 180 mm OneUp dropper with 3D printed protector, XT pedals, and freshly waxed chain.

Key items of kit: Framebag carries 3 kg of homemade DIY Tailwind mix, plus a BeFree filter and 2 L CNOC bag. Dynamo powers front and rear lights and a 10,000 mAh battery, mounted on a 3D printed aerobar bridge with Sinewave Beacon 2, Wahoo, and inReach. Extra helmet-mounted Fenix. Rear pack holds repair kit including Tubolito tube. Sleep system is ultralight with MLD bivy, silk liner, and two 50x100 foam pads. 2 L USWE vest, Ass Savers fender, stem bags for bottle and snacks, and a few warm and rain layers with spare socks complete the setup.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Antoine Stundner

Age: 43

Location: Orford

Bike: I'll be riding a Cervelo ZFS-5 for the LDW.

GX AXS groupset. RaceFace Turbine 165mm, 34T chainring with 10-52 cassette. Profile Design tt bars (with blips :-)) Ergon grips. Garmin 1040+. Sinewave Beacon light.

Shwalbe Thunderburt 2.1 in the back and Continental RaceKings 2.2 in the front.

Apidura saddle bag (3L) / Tailfin top tube bag (3L) / Tailfin downtube bag (1.7L) / Tailfin suspension Fork mounts.

Key items of kit: Really happy with my Shakapacks custom frame bag. This is my second bag from Julian.

Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+