Colorado Trail Rider Survey: Essential Gear Insights for New Riders

Colorado Trail Rider Survey: Essential Insights and Trends

The One of Seven Project’s Comprehensive Colorado Trail Race Rider Survey

Planning your Colorado Trail Race adventure can be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to choosing the right gear. The One of Seven Project’s Rider Survey is designed to simplify this process by aggregating key gear insights from seasoned riders into a single, valuable resource. This survey offers guidance on the most effective gear, tools, and clothing, helping you make well-informed decisions for your CTR journey.

We recognize that each bikepacker’s experience varies, so our survey aims to provide essential feedback and confirmation for those finalizing their gear choices. However, personal experience is crucial, so we recommend testing different gear to determine what suits you best.

Dive into our survey results to streamline your preparation and steer clear of common pitfalls. For further assistance, don’t miss our article on the Most Common Mistakes Bikepackers Make.

If you haven’t yet contributed to the survey, please follow the links below. Be sure to adhere to the response examples to ensure accuracy. Your input is invaluable!

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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.

Colorado Trail Race Planning Aids

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Our Colorado 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.
  • Colorado 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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More Helpful CTR Resources

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

Colorado Trail Planning Aids: Resupply, Mileage, 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

  • Proven Bikepacking Gear | Tested during the Colorado Trail Race & Triple Crown

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

  • Insights from the Colorado Trail Rider Survey, gathering real data from bikepackers about their experiences racing the CTR.

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 to Colorado Trail

Route, Resources, and More

 

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The Colorado Trail Race FAQ is the ultimate one stop to answer all your questions.