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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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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Gear lists from the AZT, TD and CTR; Pros & Cons; Things I’d do different; and Tips.
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.