Colorado Trail Resources | Your Ultimate Guide to Bikepacking Success

Comprehensive Colorado Trail Race Resources for an Unmatched Bikepacking Experience

Welcome to your ultimate Colorado Trail Resources 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 Colorado Trail Race 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 Colorado Trail Race 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 Planning Aids: Resupply, Mileage, and More

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Checkout our full line of CTR Planning Aids at our store. Choice from NOBO and SOBO and more.

Colorado Trail: My Prove Triple Crown Bikepacking Gear

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

Colorado Trail Gear: What Worked Well and What’s Even Better

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

Colorado 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 Guide toColorado Trail

Route, Resources, and More

Colorado Trail Resupply Guide: Essential Food and Water Planning for Your Journey

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Colorado Trail Race Rider Survey

Colorado Trail Resources

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 Colorado Trail Race 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.

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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

Colorado Trail Resources

Welcome to The Project’s Colorado Trail Race Planning Aids, designed to bridge the gap left by the lack of high-quality planning tools within bikepacking. As a Triple Crown thru-hiker, I’m accustomed to comprehensive planning resources, and I noticed that bikepacking needed similar quality tools. That’s why I developed these resources to make your Colorado Trail adventure as smooth and well-prepared as possible.
Our 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.

Additional Resources

Why Use Our Planning Aids: Check out the “Why Choose Our Planning Aids” tab below for an in-depth explanation of their value, including how they simplify preparation, save time, and provide clarity bikepacking adventures and racing.
Tour Divide Maps: Explore our companion Ride with GPS maps tab below, to visualize the route, identify POIs, and download files for offline navigation.

Explore our offerings to find the perfect combination for your needs and get ready to conquer the Tour Divide! Don’t forget to checkout our online Colorado Trail Race Resources as well.

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 Why Choose Our Planning Aids Colorado Trail Race | Ride with GPS Maps

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BUNDLES

Small Bundles:

Big Bundles:

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The Small Bundle includes our two most popular planning aids, giving bikepackers essential route data in a streamlined format. With key logistics, cumulative mileage, and resupply details at your fingertips, this bundle simplifies planning and keeps you focused on the ride.

Data Sheet – The most comprehensive planning tool, packed with mileage, elevation gain/loss, resupply points, and key logistics.
Town List – Cumulative mileage and elevation gain between POIs, helping track progress and plan stops efficiently.

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The Big Bundle provides the most complete set of planning tools, ensuring you have everything needed to plan effectively and ride with confidence.

Data Sheet – Detailed mileage, elevation, and resupply information for comprehensive planning.
Town List – Cumulative distance and elevation tracking for easy route management.
Mileage Chart – Quick-reference breakdown of distances between key points.
Elevation Gain Chart – Clear elevation changes to help anticipate climbs and descents.

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

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

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

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DATA SHEETS / TOWN LISTS

Data Sheets:

Town Lists:

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The Data Sheet is our most comprehensive planning tool, packed with detailed route data, including mileage, elevation gain/loss, resupply points, key logistics, and more to support every aspect of your ride. Designed to be the ultimate resupply tool, it ensures bikepackers have the critical information needed to plan their route efficiently and make informed decisions on the go.

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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The Town List provides cumulative distances and elevation gain between multiple POIs, helping bikepackers track progress and plan resupply stops with ease. By doing the math for you, it saves time and lets you focus on the ride.

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.

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

Data Sheet – $25

Town List (ONLY available as part of the Small or Big Bundle.)

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MILEAGE / ELEVATION GAIN CHARTS

Mileage Charts:

Elevation Gain Charts:

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The Mileage Chart provides a quick-reference breakdown of distances between key points along the route, helping bikepackers plan resupply stops and daily targets efficiently.

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

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The Elevation Gain Chart delivers a clear view of total elevation changes, allowing riders to anticipate climbs, descents, and overall route difficulty at a glance.

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

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

Mileage and Elevation Gain Carts are our available as part of the Big Bundle.

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

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What Are Planning Aids?

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Our Colorado Trail Planning Aids are comprehensive resources designed to assist bikepackers in effectively planning and navigating their adventures. Whether you’re tackling challenging bikepacking routes, or exploring scenic trails, these aids deliver critical route data and information to simplify your preparation and keep you focused on your journey.

From mileage data to key resupply points and water sources, our Colorado Trail Planning Aids provide the essential details to help you stay on track and fully experience the trail. We aim to support your success, no matter how you choose to explore the outdoors.

Why Use Our Planning Aids?

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Our Colorado Trail Planning Aids for bikepacking are trusted by experienced bikepackers, and endurance riders, because they simplify preparation and provide clarity where it matters most. With our Colorado Trail Planning Aids, you can:

Plan with Confidence: Know exactly what’s ahead, from water stops to elevation changes.
Save Time: Get all the key route details in one organized place—no more piecing together scattered info.
Stay Focused on the Journey: With your prep done, you’ll spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the experience.

What You Get

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

When you choose our Colorado Trail Planning Aids, you gain access to reliable and organized route-specific data, including:

Point-of-Interest (POI) Data:
- Mileage markers, cumulative distances, and key stops along the route.
- Locations for resupply points, water sources, bike shops, and other critical services.
Route Metrics:
- Elevation gain/loss, max/min elevations, and pavement mileage.
- Detailed charts to help you anticipate climbs, descents, and varying terrain.
Practical Notes for Riders:
- Guidance for navigating remote areas, staying prepared for dry stretches, and hitting resupply points.
- Finish targets and other planning details to set achievable goals for each ride.
Convenient Formats:
- Delivered as easy-to-use PDF files, available in both SOBO (Southbound) and NOBO (Northbound) formats where applicable.
Free Updates Throughout the Year:
- Planning Aids include the most current data available at the time of purchase and are valid through December 31 of that year. If new information becomes available, you’ll receive free updates via email to ensure you’re always using the latest data.

Colorado Trail Race Maps

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Plan Smarter with our Colorado Trail Race Maps and Planning Aids

The Colorado Trail Race is one of the most challenging bikepacking routes in the world, stretching thousands of miles through remote terrain and breathtaking landscapes. Proper preparation is essential for success, and these interactive maps, based on the official race route, are designed to complement the One of Seven Project’s Colorado Trail race Planning Aids, giving you a powerful combination of tools to streamline your planning process.

Route visualization: Use the maps to explore the route, identify Points of Interest (POIs), and understand the trail’s layout. Icons represent water sources, resupply points, towns, and bike shops, offering a high-level view of critical stops along the way.
Downloadable backup: By downloading these maps from Ride with GPS, you’ll have a reliable backup GPX file to use if your GPS device runs out of battery or breaks.
Detailed insights: Dive deeper into the Planning Aids for essential data like mileage, elevation gain/loss, resupply strategies, and water details—organized to help you tackle the unique challenges of the Colorado Trail with confidence.

Together, these resources provide everything you need to map out a realistic strategy for tackling the Tour Divide, whether you’re racing or touring. Start planning your adventure today!

Get the Tour Divide Planning Aids here: oneofsevenproject.com/collections/ctr
Visit the Tour Divide Resource page for more tips and tools: oneofsevenproject.com/colorado-trail-resource

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Colorado Trail Resources | Your Ultimate Guide to Bikepacking Success

Comprehensive Colorado Trail Race Resources for an Unmatched Bikepacking Experience

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Popular Resources:

Colorado Trail Resources

Colorado Trail Planning Aids: Resupply, Mileage, and More

Colorado Trail: My Prove Triple Crown Bikepacking Gear

Colorado Trail Gear: What Worked Well and What’s Even Better

Colorado Trail Rider Survey: Essential Gear Insights for New Riders

Colorado Trail Race Rider Survey

COLORADO TRAIL RACE PLANNING AIDS

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BUNDLES

Small Bundles:

Big Bundles:

DATA SHEETS / TOWN LISTS

Data Sheets:

Town Lists:

MILEAGE / ELEVATION GAIN CHARTS

Mileage Charts:

Elevation Gain Charts:

What Are Planning Aids?

Why Use Our Planning Aids?

What You Get

Colorado Trail Race Maps

Checkout our bikepacking resource page for more planning help.

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