GDMBR / ACA Route Planning Aids

Welcome to The Project’s GDMBR 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 GDMBR ride 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.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in these then it’s probably in our Tour Divide Resources.

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What Are Planning Aids?

GDMBR Planning Aids

Our GDMBR 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 GDMBR 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?

GDMBR Planning Aids

Our GDMBR 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 GDMBR 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

GDMBR Planning Aids

When you choose our GDMBR 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.

Data Sheets and Town Lists

DATA SHEETS:

BUNDLES:

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Available in both SOBO and NOBO versions.

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Available in both SOBO and NOBO versions, and Small and Big Bundles.

Data Sheet includes:

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.

Bundles includes:

Small Bundle

One package including our two most popular planning aids:

Data Sheet
Town List

Big Bundle

One package with all our planning aids:

Data Sheet
Town List
Mileage Chart
Elevation Gain Chart

Town List

The Town List has slightly less information than the Data Sheet but it gives you the accumulated distances and elevation gain between POI along the route.

Mileage and Elevation Gain Charts:

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

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

Data Sheet – $25 + tax (CO only)

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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PLANNING / GEAR RESOURCES

PLANNING AIDS: RESUPPLY, MILEAGE AND MORE

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Checkout all our Planning Aids at our store. (Tour Divide, GDMBR, AZTR, CTR, Kokopelli Trail, TNGA, Coconino 250, and Bay Circuit Trail). SOBO & NOBO, as well as metric versions are available depending on the route.

MY PROVEN TRIPLE CROWN GEAR LISTS

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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.

“IF I RODE THE…AGAIN” GEAR SERIES

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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: ESSENTIAL GEAR INSIGHTS FOR RIDERS

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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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GDMBR / ACA Route Planning Aids

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Popular Resources:

What Are Planning Aids?

Why Use Our Planning Aids?

What You Get

Data Sheets and Town Lists

DATA SHEETS:

BUNDLES:

MORE RESOURCES

PLANNING / GEAR RESOURCES

PLANNING AIDS: RESUPPLY, MILEAGE AND MORE

MY PROVEN TRIPLE CROWN GEAR LISTS

“IF I RODE THE…AGAIN” GEAR SERIES

RIDER SURVEYS: ESSENTIAL GEAR INSIGHTS FOR RIDERS

MOST POPULAR RESOURCES

Bikepacking – How to Care for Your Butt

Most Common Bikepacking Injuries

Tour Divide Gear: What Worked Well and What’s Even Better

The Shakedown Ride

Most Common Mistakes Bikepackers Make

Bikepacking Navigation

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CHECKOUT ALL OUR GUIDES

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GDMBR / ACA Route Planning Aids

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Popular Resources:

What Are Planning Aids?

Why Use Our Planning Aids?

What You Get

Data Sheets and Town Lists

DATA SHEETS:

BUNDLES:

MORE RESOURCES

PLANNING / GEAR RESOURCES

PLANNING AIDS: RESUPPLY, MILEAGE AND MORE

MY PROVEN TRIPLE CROWN GEAR LISTS

“IF I RODE THE…AGAIN” GEAR SERIES

RIDER SURVEYS: ESSENTIAL GEAR INSIGHTS FOR RIDERS

MOST POPULAR RESOURCES

Checkout our bikepacking resource page for more planning help.

CHECKOUT ALL OUR GUIDES

Support the Project