Knowing where to find food is key when racing/touring the AZT. A day didn’t go by that I didn’t use my own simplified version of a town list. Unlike gear, too much information won’t weigh you down. Knowing where you can find food and the distance between sources is key to keeping your tank full so you don’t run out of energy.
If you’ve done any bikepack racing or touring you know that things can get physically tough out there. But they can also get mentally tough too. When we get tired even our minds slip and mistakes or bad decisions happen. Have your resupply information organized and written down so it’s easy to digest. You want to be able to understand it without having to think too much.
I never had any issues resupplying on the Arizona Trail (AZT) with the options available to me on the trail. If you do your homework you shouldn’t either. My only issue was having enough space to fit the food. Consequently, the furtherest I went without a resupply was 106 miles from Pine to Flagstaff. Even still I rolled into Flagstaff with left over food. I can only suggest you make sure your set up offers ample storage.
You can find more information on what services are available in the towns on both the Arizona Trail Association website and the Farout App. But not to repeat myself both are great resources, but there are some pitfalls as mentioned above in the Pro Tip, in the water section.