
Follow If You Like Dogs and Blogs.
Subscribe to laugh at my pain, look at pictures of dogs I meet on the trail, read stories that likely I only find funny, and receive recurring updates that prove I'm still alive and pedaling... for now.
I'm going on an adventure! It's a 2-month(ish) expedition down the Great Divide Mountain Biking Route or the GDMBR as some folks would abbreviate it. This epic trip begins in the beautiful, scenic town of Banff, Alberta, and wraps up in the, well, let's call it "secluded" border town of Antelope Falls, New Mexico. This website will update you on my journey, my successes and failures, and may just convince you to donate to a good cause if you're up to it. Enjoy!
"I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog that doesn't like a person." - Bill Murray
Donate to the cause.
Pedaling for Puppies
The ongoing military conflict in Ukraine has created a disturbing, shocking, and terrifying reality for the people who live in Eastern Europe. Fortunately, there are some amazing folks doing incredible work to keep families together and are supporting the people of Ukraine through this time of need.
One cause that really stood out to me was the work being done at Shelter Ugolyok, an animal rescue organization that has kept its locations open and active throughout Ukraine this year. Ugolyok has rescued and provided shelter for more than 400 animals including horses, cows, goats, dogs, cats, donkeys, and sheep. They've done tremendous work taking in pets that families have had to surrender due to the war.
I recognize the privilege I have to be able to go on a trip like this, while folks like the ones at shelter Ugolyok are giving their time, effort, and safety to make their community a better place. Please help me support their mission by considering a small donation to Shelter Ugolyok. All proceeds will go directly to the shelter and helping animals in need in Ukraine.
Pictures From the Trail
Ralph is unimpressed with my tent.
Ralph and I admiring my craftsmanship.
The bike: fully loaded
The bike with all of the gear in the box
It's a bike, in a box.
I think I got a handle on this one :D
Sizing it up to see if it fits.
Packed and fully loaded. Ready for the trip!
Just a few friends celebrating what they might win if I get eaten by a bear. A special thank you to Sammi and Ralph for putting it all together.
Every boy dreams of a "Don't get eaten by a bear" cake
The “production crew” all packed and ready to go at the airport
Clemens and Kya making friends.
Two dogs riding in style.
Elk Pass, the gateway to British Columbia
Two Tired Belgians, an adventurous Austrian, and one crazy American
The long road to Mt Shark
A view from my tent on night 3
Oh, Canada
From training, all the way up to the Canadian border, check out some pics from the first leg of the journey.
First pedals on U.S. soil.
Crossing the railroad tracks between Eureka and Whitefish
A family of deer enjoying the sunrise
Me at one of my campsites
Having a round with a few GDMBR riders
After a 75 mile ride, this was our reward.
Clemens stoked to be off the bikes for the day.
The coolest thing ever: Barbara and Johns biker hostel. Each cabin is uniquely themed and 100% free. Just pay it forward is the ask.
A Montanan dog… of sorts
Larry the dog, bringing me his call so we can play fetch.
Tom, Casey, and their dog, Hope. Friendliest people I met in the ghost town of Bannack.
Making friends with Callie (completely ignoring her owners)
Spooky houses in the ghost town of Bannack
Abandoned schoolhouse — still with the desks inside
Embracing my inner cowboy walking the streets of Bannack
“Should’ve been an outlaw, ready for a quick draw”
Caught the moon coming out a little early at my campsite
Sunset at Red Rocks Wildlife Refuge
Burgers, booze, and Bruce — a recipe for a good time.
Hailey and Tim, and their dogs Nora and Hank. Thank you for your generosity, the lots of laughs, and for letting me obsessively pet your dogs.
Hugh Grant battling the legendary bear
Saloon in Atlantic City m. Founded in 1915.
Wild. Wild horses.
Nothing but road ahead of us.
Cowboy camping in the Wyoming Great Basin
Pioneer Country
The original pioneers were hitchhikers, ate coral, and took directions from algae. I can only hope but to honor their memory.
Embracing the first rainy day of the trip.
A sunset in a small Colorado town
Rainy day in Colorado
First tracks in Colorado. Well worth the backtracking.
Campsite just before Salida.
More Colorado mountains.
The Colorado skylines get me every time.
Some sand and cactus keeping me company on my ride to Cuba, NM
Home Stretch
Hey, I must be getting the hang of this thing! Just a few more miles to go.
About Me

Clint Fontanella
A hardened, worldly traveler with a plethora of outdoor survival experiences, such as:
- Camped in my backyard once. Almost made it to sunrise before getting scared.
- Watched a nature documentary for 4 hours straight because I was feeling really focused. (Iykyk)
- Completed 82% of the story in Red Dead Redemption 2 on "Ruthless" mode.