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Colorado Trail Race: Your Ultimate Resource Hub

Comprehensive Colorado Trail Race Resources for an Unmatched Bikepacking Experience

Welcome to your ultimate guide for conquering the Colorado Trail Race (CTR)—a journey celebrated for its rugged beauty, high-altitude challenges, and exhilarating singletrack. At the One of Seven Project, we understand that achieving success in the CTR goes beyond physical endurance and a reliable bike; it requires meticulous planning, preparation, and the right resources.

Our Colorado Trail Race Resources page is crafted to provide you with everything you need to plan, prepare, and thrive on this demanding route. From detailed route information and essential safety tips to expert gear recommendations and comprehensive planning aids, we’ve compiled a treasure trove of resources to support you every mile of the way. Whether you’re a veteran rider or tackling the CTR for the first time, our thorough guides and tools will help you navigate the trail with confidence and optimize your gear setup for ultimate performance.

Explore our curated resources to elevate your journey, enhance efficiency, and ensure a memorable experience on one of the most challenging and scenic bikepacking trails in the world.

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Everything you need to plan a bikepacking trip on the CTR.

Colorado Trail Guide Bikepacking

Your ultimate bikepacking guide to the CTR.

MY GEAR LIST FROM THE CTR

COLORADO TRAIL RACE

A detailed look at what I used on the CTR, what worked and what didn’t.

“IF I RODE…” SERIES

In depth look at what I would bring for gear and why, if I rode the CTR again.

COLORADO TRAIL HARDEST HABS

Colorado Trail Race Rider Survey

The Project conducts an ongoing rider survey to assist new riders in selecting the right gear for the Colorado Trail Race. Embarking on an adventure like the CTR can be daunting, and the planning process overwhelming. We hope this survey will aid new riders in their preparation and execution of their Colorado Trail ride, ensuring they are better equipped for their adventure.

If you haven’t taken the Colorado Trail Race Rider Survey yet, we encourage you to participate through the links below.

***Please pay close attention to the examples provided for questions requiring typed answers. If responses are not entered exactly as shown in the examples, I will need to correct them, which can skew the results. Thank you in advance!

TAKE SURVEY 1

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

SURVEY 1 RESULTS

TAKE SURVEY 2

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

SURVEY 2 RESULTS

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COLORADO TRAIL RACE PLANNING AIDS

Being that I’m also a Triple Crown thru-hiker I’m used to quality planning tools. After finishing the Bikepacking Triple Crown I realized bikepacking didn’t have quality planning tools available. The Project’s Planning Aids and Resources are our answer to this.

After 100’s of hours of research, 1000’s of keystrokes, more emails and phone calls than I can recall the One of Seven Project’s Colorado Trail Race Planning Aids are done. They’re the ultimate planning resources for the Colorado Trail Race. They contain everything you need to plan and execute your race/ride of the CTR. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in these then it’s probably in our Colorado Trail Resources.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The race runs southbound/westbound on years ending in an even number and those planning aids have a BLUE band.
The race runs northbound/eastbound on years ending in an odd number and those planning aids have an RED band.
All planning aids are based off the 10k GPX file.

BUNDLES DATA SHEET / TOWN LIST MILEAGE / ELEVATION GAIN CHARTS

BUNDLES

Small Bundles:

Big Bundles:

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One package including our two most popular planning aids.

Data Sheet
Town List

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One package including all of our planning aids.

Data Sheet
Town List
Mileage Chart
Elevation Gain Chart

Available in both SOBO and NOBO versions and ONLY in US Standard units.

Small Bundle – $40.00 + tax (CO only) *You save $10 when you bundle!

Big Bundle – $60.00 + tax (CO only) *You save $20 when you bundle!

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DATA SHEETS / TOWN LISTS

Data Sheets:

Town Lists:

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Gives you the most information of any planning aid.

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Key POI.
Elevation / Pop of POI.
Mileage numbers.
Distance to next.
Elevation +/-.
Max & Min. elevation between POI.
Pavement sections.
Key water sources.
Shows bike shops.
Resupply options.
Important notes.
Elevation profile.
Finish Target Times.

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Similar to the Data Sheet, with slightly less information, but displayed showing cumulative mileage and elevation gain.

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Key POI.
Mileage.
Distance on/off trail.
Important notes about POI.
Cumulative distances to up coming POI.
Elevation Gain to reach up coming POI.
Key water sources.
Shows bike shops.
Finish Target Times added.

All versions of the Town Lists are ONLY available as part of the Small or Big Bundles.

Available in both SOBO and NOBO versions and ONLY in US Standard units.

Data Sheet – $25 + Tax (CO only)

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MILEAGE / ELEVATION GAIN CHARTS

Mileage Charts:

Elevation Gain Charts:

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Quickly find the total mileage between any two POI along the route.

Shows bike shops.
Works for both directions.
Key water sources.

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Quickly find the total elevation gain between any two POI along the route.
- Shows bike shops.
- Works for both directions.
- Key water sources.

The Mileage and Elevation Gain Charts are ONLY available as part of the Big Bundle.

Big Bundle – $60.00 + tax (CO only) *You save $20 when you bundle!

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Colorado Trail Race: Your Ultimate Resource Hub

Comprehensive Colorado Trail Race Resources for an Unmatched Bikepacking Experience

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MY GEAR LIST FROM THE CTR