Roughly three months have passed since we started a blog about our journey to mountain bike the CT. At that time, the level of unknown variables was high, and consequentially so was the stress. We had just started looking into the trip logistics, equipment details, and what we ultimately wanted to accomplish together and as individuals through our journey. Fast forward to today and so much has changed. Just less than a month out from our start date, the list of things we have already accomplished has grown exponentially. As a result, the stress has gradually tapered off and been replaced by overwhelming waves of excitement. Planning a trip that's bigger than you've ever faced can be a daunting task, especially if swallowing anything less than a successful mission is on the line. I recently read on an adventure cyclists blog that "building your kit is an individual journey" in and of itself. [His blog here]. The information about bikepacking on the internet is abundant; with gear lists, bike configurations as unique as their owners, niche bag makers, plus size componentry entering the market, and varied opinions galore. One thing that Donna and I have gathered and come to learn is that with every opinion and gear recommendation, the end-all be-all best decision is the one you make for yourself. Every bikepacker or adventure cyclist that I have spoken to thus far believes strongly in their chosen setup and approach to tackling big days on the bike. Rightfully so when it's just you and your gear that you're depending on. "The information about bikepacking on the internet is abundant[...]"Being what I would consider to be pretty well versed mountain bikers, campers, backpackers, and outdoorsy individuals, one would deduce that we would have most of the required gear for such a journey. Well, the truth is that some things would definitely work, but for a long haul, it was best to build a specialized list of purpose specific bikepacking gear. The list quickly swelled and the hunt for all of the pieces ensued. "[...]for a long haul, it was best to build a specialized list of purpose specific bikepacking gear."In recent weeks, Donna and I have been testing the new gear we've gathered in order to become familiar with how it functions and all of the product's ins and outs. Needless to say, there is some peace of mind seeing that all of the legwork up front to research and collect our gear is paying off now that we're becoming comfortable with it all. With our journey just around the corner, the coming weeks are already completely mapped out. I just wish that particular map could be uploaded to my new Garmin so I could remember my schedule for the next month. - EH
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Colorado TrailOn July 16th, 2016 - we began our self-supported journey to through-bike the Colorado Trail from Durango to Denver in two weeks. We completed the trail on Saturday, July 31th with a total time of 15 days, 5 hours, and 10 minutes. This was the best two weeks of our lives! |