Bikepacking on the Colorado Trail (2006) Part 2

I had intended to restart in Salida. But I got overwhelmed the day before, so I met Mike @ Highway 114, where he dropped out about two weeks ago.

The trail was enjoyably smooth and mellow. Rick climbed with us for an hour or so on his singlespeed.

Forgotten doubletracks, gentle meadows led …. [Continue reading]

August 31st, 2006 | Category: Bikepacking | 4 comments

More Colorado Trail

Mike and I are restarting the Colorado Trail tomorrow morning. I can’t wait to get back on the trail.

Legs? Still tired. Currently aching.

Enthusiasm? High. Hopefully high enough to counter the bum legs.

These last miles of the CT look to be very interesting — at least in TopoFusion. There’s some interesting stuff route-wise …. [Continue reading]

August 23rd, 2006 | Category: Bikepacking | Leave a comment

Bikepacking on the Colorado Trail (2006) Part 1

“Wanna?” Mike Curiak asks me, less than two weeks before leaving.

“Yes, yes” is my reply.

I know where the Colorado Trail starts and ends (roughly), and have ridden two tiny pieces. Otherwise, I’m clueless. I try to stay ignorant in the days leading up to the trip, a reaction to over-planning previous trips and …. [Continue reading]

August 16th, 2006 | Category: Bikepacking | One comment