I would not be able to do this if it were not for the generous help form Companies and individuals, who after reading about my adventure and the Charity I am working with, gave of themselves so that I could keep the pedals in motion during preparation and while on my multi year odyssey.
Thank you;
Aaron
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maui Cyclery is the #1 shop in Maui Located in Paia, HI @ 99 Hana Highway (next to Chevron). It also happens to be the shop that I am blessed to work at. I have a friend who owns the shop, Donnie Arnoult. He is a super nice guy and a great person to work for. Stop by the shop and say "hi" if you get a chance
Cane Creek for the largest variety of headsets and components for your cycling needs. Believe in Something Better. To everyone at Cane Creek, standing behind our components means a lot more than just offering a warranty. It is at the heart of everything we do, from ride-improving design to high manufacturing quality to responsive customer support.
The Connex range offers the perfect chain for your specific requirements.
Quality is our philosophy
For more than 100 years the Wippermann name has stood for products of the very highest quality. Wippermann has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 for the past 15 years. Our core competence areas include qualified advice in all matters relating to driving and conveying technology: This is where we develop and plan, together with our clients, customized solutions perfectly suited to client needs.
Schwalbe designs tyres with a purpose in mind, built for your needs.
Schwalbe builds the best long distance touring tyre on the market today The Marathon series of exceptional quality tyres are designed to take you to the ends of the earth and back, with superior build and quality control count on Schwalbe for your next ride , race or expedition.
"Designed by Adventure", this is OR's slogan. It shows it's diversity and quality of the products.
In 1980, Ron Gregg, a physicist and dedicated mountaineer, found himself on Alaska’s Denali in a perilous situation. His climbing partner had suffered extreme frostbite due in part to poorly designed gaiters. Snow had been pushed between gaiter and boot, worsening an already nasty situation. After his friend was airlifted to safety and the expedition over, Ron reacted by searching for a solution to keep this situation from happening in the future. The result was a functional, insulated gaiter, the X-Gaiter™, which held snug and was versatile enough to fit a variety of boots. From this original inspiration and its resultant innovation, Outdoor Research was born the following year.
Kinesys is sunscreen that has no fragrance, is not oily and protects better than anything else and for us athletes is extremely sweat proof.MISSION:
KINeSYS Inc. - "Protecting the Health of Active Families"
Our vision is for KINeSYS Inc. to be a pioneer and global leader in the Performance Bodycare and Suncare categories, with a reputation for quality and innovation respected by our business partners and consumers. KINeSYS will prove that a company can be profitable and yet maintain its integrity and ethics
"Ride Harder, Longer, Faster...
Without Discomfort"!
Chamois Butt'r® is the
number one choice for cyclists who use a skin lubricant and chamois cream to
improve riding comfort. Chamois Butt'r® prevents the uncomfortable
rubbing and chafing that most cyclists experience when sitting on their
saddles.
Evans Bicycles is owned and operated by
Paul Evans of Orcas Island, Washington. Starting as a small bicycle
rental and sales shop at the Orcas Ferry Landing in 1991 (Dolphin Bay Bicycles),
Paul's passion for bicycles led him to the construction of some of the
finest hand-built frames available. He also teaches computer science
and vocational education at the local high school.
Contact Paul via email or phone for more information: 360-317-6734 | paul@evansframes.com
Personal training, Triathlon, Sports advice
If
you find yourself in Sao Paulo, Brasil for your upcoming triathlon,
Xterra or any sports related activity, and want the friendliest most
knowledgeable personal trainers for your endurance sport or just for
the sport of life and living better please contact Huka Team@ huka@terra.com.br
AVS4YOU.com is a website offering you the best software products by Online Media Technologies Ltd., a developer of software for digital video and multimedia processing. AVS4YOU.com offers you a completely new way of purchasing software online! To buy AVS4YOU® software visit the Registration page and choose the type of software registration which suits you best. Even if you chose one tool, all other AVS4YOU® products will be FREE for you. That means you can use ALL AVS4YOU® software with the same serial number without additional fees and limitations.
Mt. Borah crafts functional, casual clothing that lets you enjoy
your outdoor experience in maximum comfort. We use only quality fabrics
designed specifically for extended use in any conditions. 
All our clothing is proudly manufactured in the USA!
In 1996, company founder Chris Jackson, an avid bicycle and ski racer, saw a growing demand for well made, functional shorts and tops designed specifically for mountain biking. This led to the creation of the Sawtooth short, which remains one of the most popular baggy bike shorts on the market.
Chris named his new company Mt. Borah, after the
highest point in Idaho. In its first year of business, Mt. Borah
produced 300 pairs of shorts, which were sold in a select few Midwestern bike shops.
Mt. Borah outdoor clothing fits the way you play, whatever your motivation and commitment. From our top of the line Bear tooth ATB shorts, to our basic Ridge Baggy, to our uniquely comfortable Freedom Pants and Borah-T, we’re devoted to developing and manufacturing the best active apparel available.
Only people who ride bikes and tour long distances could make the best panniers available
Arkel designs and builds the finest Bicycle Panniers for Bike Commuting, Mountain Biking, Bike Touring, or around-the-world Expeditions.
Come on in and discover the innovative design concepts and quality workmanship that go into every one of our products. We have a full range of conventional and Waterproof Panniers, Handlebar Bags, and Rack Trunks.
Arkel bags are designed for cyclists, by cyclists, because there is no substitute for on the road experience.
Thanks to the great people at Alaska Airlines I will get to my Starting point hassle free and on time. Maybe they'll even give one of those Eskimo hats?? Please visit them @ www.alaskaair.com/ for your next flight to the mainland or anywhere Alaska can take you.Thanks to BOB I will be able to carry the extra gear I need for the long stretches of nothing I will encounter along my route.
B.O.B trailers are a fantastic way to take the load off the bike and share it with a friend, B.O.B! The trailer carries approximately 70% of the weight leaving a smidgen for the rear wheel to handle. I will be utilizing this great idea when I traverse some of the harshest places on my trip, Like the Salar de Uni of Bolivia and the deserts of Africa. Looking for a trailer for your next adventure get a hold of a B.O.B nothing is built or performs like it.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individuals:
Owen Wilson was kind enough to become a Sponsor of Beyond The Great Divide, with his donation I can keep the Calories coming. He has Become a regular at the Shop and friend of the ride.
Raleigh Rawls Raleigh has done adventure films like (Adventure Bhutan)
Paul Turner you might know Paul from Rockshox, and most currently Maverick Bikes.
Dr. Kevin Davidson 
I was having a lot of knee pain and went to many "Dr's" but no one could give me a straight answer or diagnose for certain what was going on,UNTIL I met with Dr. Davidson. He examined my Knee and knew right away what was going on, he is a Homeopathic Dr and used a natural treatment on my knee that has solved the problems I have had and made me feel 100% better about my journey coming up. I now feel my trip is going to be Knee pain free as is the rest of my life thanks to the treatments Dr. Davidson did for me, he is amazing !! check out his site @ www.integratedqigong.com
Rick and Erica have been coming to Maui to ride and have fun for a long time, I have had the pleasure of supporting them on the rides we do from the shop, they have become friends over the years and I look forward to seeing them every time they visit.
Gregory Bonann
Greg, you will know from Bay Watch fame (he created the show)
Bruce Lepostad Bruce is a retired anesthesiologist who lives his dreams between Maui and the Netherlands, an avid cyclist and great friend.
More to come!!!
YOU! Yes you reading this page can become a Sponsor of www.beyondthegreatdivide.org If you like the idea and want to help me live my dream, and give away Bicycles to those in need through my partnership with Wheels 4 Life you can donate any amount every penny helps keep me in Calories so I can make the next mile. It's easy just click on that little button
I want to thank the following companies for being kind enough to offer me a Pro-deal or better as a way of helping reduce my over all costs for the upcoming trip. Without theses great companies this trip would not be possible.
Cycle Monkey
Provider of the Rohloff hub and wheel tech support
www.cyclemonkey.com
510-868-1777
Look to Brunton for the best in outdoor equipment.
Technical Cycling, Running & Active Outdoor wear; that's what Pearl izumi is all about.
WTB makes high quality rims for all your cycling needs.
AMK makes the best "take along with you" Medical Kits on the market for just about any sport.
Patagonia makes outdoor clothing and accessories for your active lifestyle.
Makers of cycling specific rain gear. Only a place with such a diverse climate could inspire people to make gear this good, designed in Showers Pass, CA.
Bike Design and Build: Bilenky Artistry in Steel
