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AZT Update

Update from the trail describing the difficulties of bikepacking the AZT.

Sunset on the Tour Divide - tour divide guide

Reality of the Tour Divide (TD)

Not too long after the Tour Divide (TD)started I learned of it's existence. I don't recall the year but like most of my adventures something about it intrigued me. It sounded just crazy enough to try. A seed was planted. Over the years that…

Bikepacking, tour divide

Tour Divide (TD)

TOUR DIVIDE The Tour Divide (TD)route was mapped over 4 years and first published by Adventure Cycling Association in 1998. Starting in Banff, Canada the TD finishes on the US/Mexico border in Antelope Wells, NM. The format for the race…

Bikepacking, Colorado Trail Race, CTR Editorial

Colorado Trail (CTR)

Colorado Trail (CTR) The Colorado Trail (CTR) covers 500 miles from Denver to Durango. Originally designed as a hiking and equestrian trail, mountain bikers found it's beauty and challenging single track too irresistible. Users are faced…

Thru-Hiking/bikepacking triple crown map w/ symbols

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Triple Crown, How Did I Start ?

I'm consistently asked how I got to be a Triple Crown hiker. Where did my love for thru-hiking and cycling come from. I grew up in a time when kids made forts from sticks, spent hours in the woods and rode their bicycles everywhere. I…

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Tips for the outdoors

This will be a on going list I will add to regularly. If you have tips to add, by all means please send them to us. It is not meant to be a all inclusive list but hopefully it will help you on your next adventure, whether it be camping,…

Bike Touring

Tok – Day 23

After much thought I have decided to leave Mike and I's tour. Between the large amount of weight I have lost, loss of appetite and not wanting to ride my bike I made the tough decision to go home. I told Mike while planning the trip if it's…

Bike Touring

Porcupine Creek to Tok – Day 22

07.22.12 Day 22 Porcupine Creek to Tok 62.21 miles, 1175.63 trip miles 13.3 avg mph, 29.1 max 4:40:04 ride time All pavement Sunny and a few sprinkles. 60-70's Days of rain: 9 I slept well last night even though it sounded like thunder…

Bike Touring

Gakano Lodge to Porcupine Creek – Day 21

07.21.12 Day 21 Gakano Lodge to Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site 62.15 miles, 1175.63 trip miles 11.8 avg mph, 45.3 max 5:15:01 ride time All pavement Sunny. 70-80's Days of rain: 8 We woke to rain on the fly of the tent and spokie…

Bike Touring

Sand Pit on Rt. 4 to Gakano Lodge – Day 20

07.20.12 Day 20 Sand Pit on Rt. 4 to Gakano Lodge 63.49 miles, 1113.49 trip miles 13 avg mph, 34.9 max 4:50:59 ride time All pavement Sunny. 70′s Days of rain: 7 So last night I appeared to be feeling better and slept okay. I actually…