2019 Colorado Trail Gear
6 years ago I finished the Colorado Trail Race.
I vowed never to race it again.
But…
Like most bikepack routes, like most big, terrible, wonderful things, the CT got into me. And there it lives still.
And so, I will be in Durango on July 28, 2019. Again. And again, I’ll slowly, slowly, make my way to Denver.
I hope it goes as well as it all did in 2013.
There’s only one way to find out.
I’ll post pictures on Instagram when I can.
Here’s what I’ll be taking with me:
Bike
2019 Trek Stache 9.7
SRAM XO drivetrain
Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 wheels
Maxxis Rekon 2.6 tires
Rock Shox Pike fork (120mm)
Bontrager Montrose Elite saddle
Shimano M9000 pedals
Bontrager carbon seatpost/handlebars
Ergon GP3 grips
Bags
Broadfork Bags custom frame bag
Broadfork Bags custom top tube bag
Broadfork Bags jerry can
Broadfork Bags feedbag
Oveja Negra seat bag
Revelate Designs Sweetroll
Osprey Syncro 5 (2.5L water capacity)
Sleep System
Enlightened Equipment Enigma 40 degree quilt
ThermaRest NeoLite (short)
Mountain Laurel Designs FKT bivy
Rain Gear
Gore Shakedry jacket
Gore cycling rain pants
Pearl Izumi WxB gloves
Waterproof socks
Clothing
REI baselayer
Club Ride button-up
Bontrager Rhythm shorts
Pearl Izumi bibs
Darn Tough wool socks
Bontrager Rhythm gloves
Buff
Montbell Anorak down pullover
Vest
Arm/leg warmers
Wool cap
Bontrager Specter helmet
Five Ten Hellcat shoes
Lights
Fenix E35UE
Fenix E15
18650 battery x3
CR123 battery x4
Anker 10,000 mAh battery cache
Repair
12-speed power links x2
Spare tube x2
2oz bottle of sealant
Derailleur hanger
Multi-tool
Micro Leatherman
Tire plugs/boots/patches
Valve stem x 2
Brake pads
FiberFix spoke repair
Hygiene
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Sunscreen
Bug spray
First aid kit
MSR TrailShot water filter
Aquatabs
Navigation
Garmin eTrex 30
SPOT v.3
iPhone 7 Plus
And, that’s pretty much it. I think.
I’m going to go ride my bike now.