Arizona Trail Survey: Essential Gear Insights for New Riders

Arizona Trail Rider Survey

The Arizona Trail Rider Survey offers invaluable insights into gear choices, strategies, and experiences shared by riders who have tackled this iconic bikepacking route. Planning your Arizona Trail Race (AZTR) adventure can be challenging, especially when it comes to selecting the right gear. The One of Seven Project’s Arizona Trail Rider Survey is here to ease this process by compiling key gear insights from experienced AZTR riders into one essential resource. This survey provides guidance on the most effective gear, tools, and clothing, empowering you to make informed decisions for your AZTR journey.

We understand that each bikepacking experience is unique, so our survey is designed to offer crucial feedback and confirmation for those fine-tuning their gear choices. However, personal experience is invaluable, so we strongly encourage testing different gear to find what works best for you.

Explore our survey results to streamline your preparation and avoid common pitfalls. For additional support, be sure to check out our article on the Most Common Mistakes Bikepackers Make.

If you haven’t yet participated in the survey, please follow the links below. Remember to follow the response guidelines to ensure accuracy. Your input is greatly appreciated!

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RESULTS

Covers: bikes, suspension, tires & wheels, drivetrain, and Components.

Covers: navigation planning, camping, logistic/travel, clothes, and more.

Covers: bikes, suspension, tires & wheels, drivetrain, and Components.

Covers: navigation planning, camping, logistic/travel, clothes, and more.

Arizona Trail Race Planning Aids

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Our Arizona Trail Race Planning Aids include four distinct styles to help you plan your ride:

  • The Data Sheet: Offers the most detailed information, including distance, elevation +/-, resupply options, notes and more for key POI.
  • Town List: provides cumulative distances between POI, and does the math so you don’t have to.
  • Mileage Chart and Elevation Gain Chart: are simple graphs showing cumulative mileage and elevation gain between POI.
  • Arizona Trail Maps: Explore our companion Ride with GPS maps to visualize the route, identify POIs, and download files for offline navigation.

Data Sheet - $25.00

Town List ONLY available as part of Small / Big Bundle

Mileage Chart and Elevation Gain Chart ONLY available as part of Big Bundle

Small Bundle – $40.00  *You save $10 when you bundle!

Big Bundle – $60.00  *You save $20 when you bundle!

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Arizona Trail Rider Survey: Essential Gear Insights for New Riders

Curios to know what gear other riders used to get to the finish line? Checkout our Rider Surveys to find out what works or to take the survey yourself.

Ultimate Arizona Trail Guide:

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Checkout our bikepacking resource page for more planning help.