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Bikepacking Guides

Dreaming of racing one of the Bikepacking Triple Crown events, or riding one of the iconic routes? Our bikepacking guides are designed to take you from your first idea to the starting line of the Arizona Trail, Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, or Kokopelli Trail.

From there, it’s up to you to reach the finish, but with the right preparation, you’ll be in the best position for success. Our guides help you focus on what really matters—because while physical fitness is crucial, planning and preparation play a huge role in the outcome. Proper planning builds confidence, minimizes surprises, and makes you mentally ready to handle the challenges ahead. And as the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” We’ve got you covered in that department.

Our guides cover everything: trail history, essential facts, step-by-step planning, transportation logistics, the toughest sections, lessons learned, pre-trip checklists, maps, town resupply lists, water sources, gear advice, downloads, and more.

So, why wait? Start planning now and set yourself up for success!

Table of Contents:

Arizona Trail Race

Tour Divide 

Colorado Trail Race

Kokopelli Trail

Bay Circuit Trail

Coconino 250

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AZTR

The AZT is a multi use trail spanning over 800 miles from Mexico to the Utah border through the scorching heat of the southern deserts to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and ponderosa pine forest of northern Arizona. Bikepackers cover 757 miles. The AZT offers a bit of everything.

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TOUR DIVIDE

The Tour Divide (GDMBR) starts in Banff, AB Canada and finishes at the US/Mexico border at Antelope Wells, New Mexico. A distance of over 2700 miles the TD is one of the longest bikepacking routes there is. The Tour Divide is mostly jeep track and dirt roads but, man is it still a beast!

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CTR

The Colorado Trail is a multi use trail, like that of the AZT. The big difference is the CT has an average elevation of over 10,000′, with miles of above tree line riding, thick forests, and can be much wetter. Epic HAB’s and hair rising descents await you on this epic single track gem.

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Kokopelli Trail

The Kokopelli Trail is a multi use trail that extends 139 miles from Loma, CO to Moab, UT. It’s a diverse desert trail that offers amazing riding and even greater views. Limited water and rough trails make it a challenge for any rider.

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Bay Circuit Trail

The Bay Circuit Trail is a 209 mile semi-circle from the north shore of Massachusetts to the south shore. It’s a combination of off-road trails, paths, roads and paved roads. It’s the perfect route for a beginner or sectioning riding.

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Coconino 250

The Coconino 250 is a collection of trails in Northern Arizona. Traveling through Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood, & Williams. Using portions of the Arizona Trail, it offers challenging & rewarding terrain, giving riders a great loop.

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Dive into all three gear lists from the Bikepacking Triple Crown, and find pros & cons; things I’d do differently; and tips.

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In depth look at what I would bring for gear and why, if I rode the Tour Divide, CTR, AZTR, Kokopelli Trail, and Bay Circuit Trail again.

RIDER SURVEYS

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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.

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