Training Journal – 5/31/21 – 6/6/21
Beau + Max off on their own Tour 14er!
I had the immense privilege of personally wishing the best of luck to @maximiliantm and @userbeau in the predawn morning at the Boulder City Limits as they start off on their own Tour of the Colorado 14ers. They’re optimizing the trip for adventure and fun.
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Transportation
Front Range
RTD and Bustang (operated by CDOT) will be your best bets for cheap public transportation in/around Denver. All buses in these two networks are equipped with front bike racks, and large, regional buses will have luggage storage below that will carry a boxed up bicycle.
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Access
The State of Colorado features a land mass that’s one third Public Land! This makes access to this land for hiking, camping, and riding extremely plentiful.
There are some finer points to consider when designing your own trip:
National Forest/BLM Land
Unless otherwise posted, access for dispersed camping is available on most National Forest and BLM land.
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Longs Peak
Work in Progress
Bikepacking to the Colorado 14ers is currently being written and published publicly. Get news and updates by joining the Facebook group, Instagram, Twitter, subreddit, and mailing list.
Choice Trip Itineraries
Dirt
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Front Range
Work in Progress
Bikepacking to the Colorado 14ers is currently being written and published publicly. Get news and updates by joining the Facebook group, Instagram, Twitter, subreddit, and mailing list.
Route Narrative
- Segment #1: Golden to Horsethief Park TH and Pikes Peak
- Segment #2: Horsethief Park TH to Guanella Pass TH and Mt Evans/Mount Bierstadt
- Segment #3: Guanella Pass to Grays/Torreys TH
- Segment #4: Georgetown to East Longs Peak Trailhead
- Segment #5: East Longs Peak Trailhead to Golden
Front Range Stats
- MTB Narrative:
- 380 miles
- 39,200′ elevation gain/loss
- Road Narrative:
- 350 miles
- 29,003′ elevation gain/loss
- Hiking:
- 6 14ers
- 47.62 miles
- 18,552′ elevation gain/loss
The Front Range 14ers:
- Longs Peak
- Grays Peak
- Torreys Peak
- Mt.
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Bikepacking to the Colorado 14ers
Work in Progress
Bikepacking to the Colorado 14ers is currently being written and published publicly. Get news and updates by joining the Facebook group, Instagram, Twitter, subreddit, and mailing list.
I’m currently writing a book! I’ve decided to make development open and public, so you can see what I’m up to, check out the content and give back feedback.
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