We made it 250 miles.
The entire route from Denver to Durango was our goal. Until it wasn't.
We flew from SLC to Denver with our bikes tucked in boxes, assembled them outside the airport, took the train as far south as it would go, and rode the rest of the way to a hotel in Littleton. The next morning we embarked on our big bike ride... or, as it would be occasionally, our big hike.
Follow our 9 day bikepacking journey from Littleton to Buena Vista, where we make the brutal decision to head back home.
Getting back to Utah from Buena Vista by bike posed a bit of a logistical nightmare, but we were able to take the incredible Bustang (@ridebustang4729 ) to Denver and rent a car from there. Huge shoutout to @ColoradoDOT for investing in the Bustang and the rural communities of Colorado.
Follow our adventures:
Instagram: @thecourtreport_
Our Mileage and Vert Breakdown:
Day 1
38 miles
5,600 feet
Day 2
49 miles
5,951 feet
Day 3
42.5 miles
4,219 feet
Day 4
33.5 miles
3,458 feet
Day 5
Rest day
Day 6
35 miles
5,440 feet
Day 7
44.5 miles
961 feet
Gear
@NorcoBicyclesOfficial Range
@marin_bikes Rift Zone
@OldManMountainRacks Divide Rack
@GoPro Hero 9 Black
@rei Link Seat Pack
@rei Junction Top Tube Bag
@smithoptics Engage Mips Helmet
@BellHelmetsOfficial Sixer Mips Helmet
@ROCKBROS_GLOBAL 20L MTB Waterproof Cycling Handlebar Bags
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