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Arizona Trail 300: Bikepacking Race Report, Part II

Despite all the bad luck with my fork and tire, the desert was still a beautiful place. After the successful tire surgery and a fun night ride, I grabbed some Z’s at the La Selvilla Picnic Area. My sleep was interrupted by Big Dave, who zoomed right by my head. We chatted as I woke up …

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Arizona Trail 300: Bikepacking Race Report, Part I

I wake up from a nap next to my fully-loaded bike. I hear Big Dave rustling and I get out of my bivy. I needed the nap to at least attempt the last push up and over the very difficult climb into Martinez Canyon and eventually Picket Post Trailhead. It’s about 1:00am when we awake …

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Pioneering the Ride Along the Divide Route

Imagine yourself pedaling over rock and tundra surrounded by a dense fog.  Every breath is labored, and you feel lighter, as though your sense of gravity is fading.  In the horizon lies an endless array of snow-capped peaks.  After hours of turning gears, stand atop the fold with your all-terrain cycle, exhausted and yet euphoric.  …

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Bikepacking the Colorado Trail: Days 7-10

This is a continuation of Neil’s Colorado Trail bikepacking trip report. Get caught up by reading about Days 4-6 here. Day 7 This was by far the coldest morning and neither of us wanted to get out of our sleeping bags. It was also one of earliest starts, as we woke up at 4:45 because …

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Bikepacking the Colorado Trail: Days 1-3

This is a continuation of Neil’s Colorado Trail bikepacking trip report. Get caught up with part I here. Day 1 We got an early start at 6am, just as we would the rest of the trip, and caught a great sunrise. The first part of day one was pretty fun with a mainly flat, flowy …

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