Bikepacking The Colorado Trail: Silverton to Durango via segments 25, 26, 27, and 28

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • Bikepacking the colorado trail has long been on my bucket list. In this episode, we head out to experience it for ourselves. We started in Silverton, Colorado for a bikepacking adventure where we rode sections 25-28 of the colorado trail. What a trail! This is the real deal, with lots of technical sections, elevation, and many challenges along the way. I can't wait to go back someday.
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  • @oldshovel
    @oldshovel 3 года назад +21

    Cody is a beast

    • @jasoniannone9675
      @jasoniannone9675 3 года назад

      He just waits for the guys at the top of every climb. The fittest always get the most rest.

  • @hardtailparty
    @hardtailparty  3 года назад +20

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    Happy thanksgiving everybody. Links to the gear I used in the description. Bike check (and gear) video coming soon. Have you ridden this segment of the colorado trail? Share your thoughts below.
    In riding my size small titanium middle child in this video with a 130mm fork and 27.5x3.0 travail coronado tires.

    • @ianfurqueron5850
      @ianfurqueron5850 3 года назад

      Do you have an affiliate link for the Teravail tires? I've been trying to decide on tires for my Chameleon.

  • @junglejim3433
    @junglejim3433 3 года назад +1

    About twenty years ago I rode the last section to Junction Creek from a point on FR 204. I was shuttled up with a group of four dudes from Mountain Bike Specialists in Durango. We were on a trail maintenance mission, clearing deadfall from the trail. Two guys pulled B.O.B trailers with chainsaws. We had to stop often, but what a phenomenal experience. Southwest Colorado is the best. I've done a little bit of biking and hiking around Telluride and found that with a bike the altitude up there was a real problem. I'd say I was pretty fit at the time and acclimated to the altitudes in Sedona and Flagstaff. It was worth the effort though. The scenery is mind blowing.

  • @ccarey411
    @ccarey411 3 года назад +18

    I think you need to start a series called “what Cody climbed today on a single speed”. Met him at famous pizza in the village the other day. Dude is just a straight beast on 2 wheels. I would still be climbing out of the first saddle as this video posted lol. You guys are all awesome for this. What an epic ride!! Killing it as always

  • @oot-n-aboot
    @oot-n-aboot Год назад +1

    The best segments of the CT! Living in Durango for a couple years, these quickly became some of my favorite sections of singletrack in the country. Rocky and rooty, with big climbs (especially from Celebration Lakes up and over Blackhawk), even bigger descents, and some make you think sections, all in the high alpine with gorgeous trees and even better views...what is not to love! Stoked you rode that special section of dirt.

  • @hughsnyder891
    @hughsnyder891 3 года назад +7

    Nice to see a Vassago represented 😊

  • @chumpmtb2554
    @chumpmtb2554 3 года назад +5

    Oh yeah! I was riding up there in Sept, and I still can't get over the scenery. Gotta be the top 2 or 3 most beautiful places I've ever been. I did an out-n-back at Molas pass and I'm with you. I live at 7000 ft and was in the best riding shape of my life and that elevation kicked my butt! 🤣 It makes no difference if you already live at high elevation. As soon as I got up over 11k, I might as well have been from sea level 😫

    • @raivkka4313
      @raivkka4313 3 года назад +1

      I've done the Molas to engineer mtn, being FROM sea level, that elevation come close to shutting me down! Super nice ride though!

  • @DonnieX6
    @DonnieX6 3 года назад +6

    Every time you post a long video of a trip, I am not sure if I'd watch all of it, but in the end the time always flies by and I enjoy every second of it, haha!! Thanks for taking us along on another wonderful ride! :)

  • @strollersofthecodyscarp7557
    @strollersofthecodyscarp7557 3 года назад +3

    Epic trip! Great ride, camp, friends, and best finish with wife, daughter, and pup!

  • @ohiomoto
    @ohiomoto 3 года назад +5

    Pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @SG-vc3wb
    @SG-vc3wb Год назад

    Great ride! Looking out for each other is inspiring. Riding that trail with a single speed is hardcore.

  • @JFRides
    @JFRides 3 года назад +2

    Awesome video and a great 3 days spent on the bike with you and Cody. Let s make it happen again soon! 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️

  • @terytkonar7695
    @terytkonar7695 3 года назад +3

    Watching Cody pushing these hard climbs is nerve wracking. Look how much the bike flexes under his power, chain drops like a cm wow.

  • @genecarlsonii3115
    @genecarlsonii3115 3 года назад +5

    Happy Thanksgiving. I'm jealous. I grew up camping every summer on S. Mineral Creek in Silverton (overflow camping). Black Bear, Imogene Pass, et cetera . Thanks for sharing.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +2

      Beautiful area

    • @alanmiller4122
      @alanmiller4122 3 года назад +2

      Best part of Colorado if you ask me, love Creede and Lake City as well

  • @bigshan5806
    @bigshan5806 3 года назад +3

    Thanku so much for taking us all on your adventure. So many awesome views, and trails.
    And that's nuts those dudes riding that in a day. Keep up the great work mate

  • @dennismiller1602
    @dennismiller1602 3 года назад +2

    EPIC high country!...hiked that first section starting above Silverton several years ago. I can appreciate the cardio breaks needed in timberline 12K + elevations. Awesome ride, thanks for the Vid!!

  • @dirtyjoe1317
    @dirtyjoe1317 3 года назад +1

    I lived in durango for 8 years. Its such a beautiful area. I dont think I've ever seen somewhere prettier. Being within 5 separate types of biomes between silverton to New Mexico its all crazy scenery. If your still in the area, try hiking engineer mountain. Sweet 5 or so hour hike.

  • @JohnDoe-zb7dz
    @JohnDoe-zb7dz 3 года назад

    My favorite time today was watching this. What a great time you had. You fellows are so fortunate.

  • @JimC-mn2ju
    @JimC-mn2ju Год назад

    I rode this section last June which was a little early - had to climb over some big snow drifts and downed trees. Really liked your video which brought back memories of the amazing trip. Got a hardtail Sendero last fall and am looking forward to riding it again as part of the whole CT.

  • @Kevin-ex2yb
    @Kevin-ex2yb 3 года назад +2

    What an Awesome adventure and video. Thank you for sharing

  • @shaunroach7829
    @shaunroach7829 3 года назад +1

    Great job Steve, these videos are some of your best content!!! So fun to watch seeing that scenery and you guys powering through on your epic adventure!!! You really captured the essence of riding, challenging yourself, smiling for days and haying out and riding with your buddies!!! Awesome job 💪💪💪🤘🤘🤘🙌🙌🙌!!!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Shaun. I'm grateful to have such amazing friends and viewers.

  • @pilomybike1737
    @pilomybike1737 3 года назад +2

    That was an Epic Bikepacking ride 🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🤙👍

  • @MikeKraemer87
    @MikeKraemer87 Год назад

    What an insane ride, just shows how insanely versatile that middlechild is. Cody is just a beast honestly, think i should start riding some single speed myself.

  • @thuggooch1776
    @thuggooch1776 3 года назад

    This looks like one awesome ride. Thank you for sharing it. This is exactly what I want to do some day.

  • @rheerly2521
    @rheerly2521 3 года назад

    I need to ride mother of all trails before I get so old! what a ride. thanks!

  • @davidh7414
    @davidh7414 3 года назад +1

    Amazing scenery. What an incredible experience.

  • @travelthenarrowtrail8660
    @travelthenarrowtrail8660 3 года назад

    Great job on this one. You all basically rode the most scenic part of the trail with the perfect weather and sunsets. The climbing can really be brutal man. Cody is a machine!!! I'd be in granny gear walking up, lol. The views are so majestically epic! Enjoyed this, my kind of ride.

  • @johnsalvaggio
    @johnsalvaggio 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video - keep them coming! I’m over the moon for my Vassago VerHauen SS, the Mooseknuckle is my next bike.

  • @dhouse6629
    @dhouse6629 3 года назад

    That was a awesome watch!!! Most the issues were the dropper posts. I think if... no when 🤓 I have the chance to explore this beautiful earth on my bicycle, I’ll use my masterpiece. Love the positive vibe!! Peace family!! 1Bike!!

  • @larrymcardle
    @larrymcardle 3 года назад

    "I think this is one of those moments that is supposed to build character." How many times have I thought this in my life.

  • @BrandonMeyer1641
    @BrandonMeyer1641 2 года назад

    I sliced a tire open while touring across America. Couple playing card between the tube and the rim was a great idea. Went another 2000 after that without a flat and by that time it was ready to replace.

  • @jordanrhodes
    @jordanrhodes 3 года назад +1

    one of your best vids - excellent. you guys had some fun!

  • @snat6299
    @snat6299 3 года назад +1

    Looks like a epic trip 👍

  • @jorgequiroz7720
    @jorgequiroz7720 3 года назад

    What a beautiful mountain bike trip 👍

  • @Foxr6
    @Foxr6 3 года назад

    Epic! Thanks for taking us along 🤟🇨🇦🤟🇨🇦

  • @adamrossi7010
    @adamrossi7010 3 года назад +1

    Such an amazing adventure!! So beautiful out there!

  • @mrrims
    @mrrims 3 года назад

    Cody is a friggen legend!! That looks like an awesome adventure.

  • @sanzquerol
    @sanzquerol 3 года назад +1

    You mention this trip a few months ago I think. And i was waiting for it... Awesome content like always !!!

  • @alanmiller4122
    @alanmiller4122 3 года назад +2

    Awesome!

  • @E2tge
    @E2tge 3 года назад

    Great trail! Haven't been there since 2013! It's time to go back!

  • @davidgordon9048
    @davidgordon9048 3 года назад

    The BEST thing I’ve seen in a long time. Unbelievable views and EPIC ride.

  • @AdventuresWithDaniel
    @AdventuresWithDaniel 3 года назад

    Epic, I drove along the highway between Silverton and durango but the Colorado trail looks way better !!

  • @rufant6110
    @rufant6110 2 года назад

    So good! Cody is an inspiration!

  • @Shooterthecat1
    @Shooterthecat1 3 года назад

    Fantastic effort. Cody is amazing.

  • @wesleywermuth9545
    @wesleywermuth9545 3 года назад

    Awesome video. Beautiful scenery.

  • @stevemurray2737
    @stevemurray2737 3 года назад

    The Train is substantially easier! Great job! Perfect Hoody area!

  • @suemajor2241
    @suemajor2241 3 года назад

    Totally awesome! Long video & I loved it. You guys are awesome 😎

  • @FrankDeKleine
    @FrankDeKleine 3 года назад

    What an amazing trip guys, loved every minute of it. Great scenery & route. This one is on my bucket list from now on. Hope to ride it one day. Regards form the Netherlands, Frank

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      thanks for watching I highly recommend this route, it's an adventure.

  • @Halseb
    @Halseb 3 года назад

    Such an amazing experience. My bucket list just became longer!

  • @tylerc8039
    @tylerc8039 3 года назад

    I love the wildflowers on the bag Steve 😂 Great video as always. It made me want to get outside and ride my bike so I'd call it a success 🙏

  • @timparsons2741
    @timparsons2741 3 года назад

    Super sweet ! On my bucket list .

  • @brv002
    @brv002 3 года назад

    Another amazing trip well vicariously explored thru you guys. Right on man!

  • @KevinMcAfee
    @KevinMcAfee 3 года назад +1

    Really inspirational stuff, Steve. Hope to do the same trip one day!

  • @Tiauguinho
    @Tiauguinho 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this Steve, I always look forward for these adventures of yours! Well done the three of you, epic ride indeed!

  • @kilowatt8521
    @kilowatt8521 3 года назад

    I've ridden Molas Pass to Celebration Lake a couple of times and it was pouring rain/hail by 1 pm both times. So jealous of the weather you had!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад

      We definitely lucked out. I was so worried about the weather the whole time. It's pretty rare to get such perfect weather in the high country.

  • @justinprice6033
    @justinprice6033 3 года назад +1

    Great video!! I’d love to do something like that, although I’m sure I could. Thanks for sharing

  • @vagabond-yj8pn
    @vagabond-yj8pn 3 года назад +2

    Nice!

  • @philstadnicki7882
    @philstadnicki7882 3 года назад +2

    Wow, you live in a stunningly beautiful part of the world

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      Agreed! This trail is about 6 hours from my house. I love the western united states.

  • @nickelcityrider5431
    @nickelcityrider5431 3 года назад +3

    Hi... are you doing the Marin El Roy review soon? Just wondering... I know you posted the bike from your home ~ 2wks ago.

  • @timjohns3743
    @timjohns3743 3 года назад

    Sweet! I live in CO and this is a bucket list item.

  • @glock19gen3
    @glock19gen3 3 года назад +2

    Reminds me of wind river ;) We need to do that again!

  • @pitchwife7573
    @pitchwife7573 3 года назад +2

    i live for the day we get a review of something chromag! love the videos man

  • @ponchochon
    @ponchochon 3 года назад

    Amazing video! I would love to ride those trails ! Good job guys !

  • @alonzogonzalez3062
    @alonzogonzalez3062 3 года назад

    Wow great ride fellas! I hope to do that trail some day.

  • @ericsundell9978
    @ericsundell9978 3 года назад

    Man I miss the mountains, this looks like a truly epic ride, and inspires me to want to give this stupidly hard ride a try someday.

    • @irishman3375
      @irishman3375 3 года назад

      some day was yesterday, what are you waiting for, life is short, go today!!!

    • @ericsundell9978
      @ericsundell9978 3 года назад +1

      @@irishman3375 COVID travel restrictions to lift, having available PTO. I used up all of mine on my wedding. Life happens as they say, also should probably get in better shape than I am now. 80 miles in the upper Midwest is different than 80 miles @ 9000+ ft. haha

  • @slowwerthensnot
    @slowwerthensnot 3 года назад

    Such awesome segments

  • @planesandbikes7353
    @planesandbikes7353 3 года назад

    really enjoyed this trip video! A pick me up during this cold dark wet pacific northwest winter. I am seriously impressed with how ultralight your camping kit is too! bike as a tentpole - great idea. I gotta hike this trail now, love being in the alpine. As for Dropper posts - I am sold on PNW droppers. My Transfer sticks down too much

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад

      Yeah, I'm not a fan of the transfer dropper at all.

  • @dunneryak
    @dunneryak 3 года назад +2

    Cody ...."That was fun"....after 2 brutal days...lol ..greyhound!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      Seriously. He kept saying how much he wanted to go back and try it in a day. Not my cup of tea, but he could do it no problem.

  • @FoCoFlowShow
    @FoCoFlowShow 3 года назад +6

    “This is a fun uphill to be honest”
    - No One Ever 😂

  • @deanlarsen5437
    @deanlarsen5437 10 месяцев назад

    Great job love your videos

  • @edgarehu5268
    @edgarehu5268 3 года назад

    Great video muchAloha😎🤙🏾

  • @rottieshepcalibre9156
    @rottieshepcalibre9156 2 года назад

    NO MUSIC.. thank goodness 🙏🏾 great video/adventure

  • @laynearaya3404
    @laynearaya3404 3 года назад

    Great reviews, I just purchased a used 2013 ragley blue pig, thanks to all your reviews my choice was solid, what am amazing machine, keep up the great reviews, do some Radley if you can, great 🚲

  • @TheTrakker
    @TheTrakker 3 года назад

    I planned for it last year, but had to cancel. Hopefully this year will be a go. I'm not sure how this old Carolina boy will do. But if I don't go, I'll never know.

  • @triton189
    @triton189 3 года назад

    Yeah I did it with a rigid 29 plus and really wish I had a suspension fork in hindsight. Beat the hell out of my body and my gear. Beautiful stretch of the CT.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      RESPECT! At least you had those plus tires to take a small amount of the sting out.

  • @grjoeb6189
    @grjoeb6189 3 года назад

    Fantastic video
    Thx

  • @luckymarisa6834
    @luckymarisa6834 3 года назад

    This ride maketh men stronger 😁

  • @slowwerthensnot
    @slowwerthensnot 3 года назад

    I’ve been on 27 in lightning.... terror inducing for sure

  • @lundfamily5024
    @lundfamily5024 3 года назад

    Great vid!

  • @R2sAdventures
    @R2sAdventures 3 года назад

    Great video!

  • @JohnM-p5r
    @JohnM-p5r 3 года назад +2

    After that ride I guess you'll know whether or not your modification to the frame was a bad idea or not I'm sure it didn't being titanium and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

  • @benjacobson7490
    @benjacobson7490 3 года назад +9

    Some people want to be like Wibmer Fabio or Danny Mcaskill on a bike, I just want to be like Cody on a bike

  • @sutusmihaly
    @sutusmihaly 2 года назад

    ..awesome..

  • @makeupchickmakeup1511
    @makeupchickmakeup1511 Год назад

    Looks like a breathe of adventure, love it! What month would you recommend august into September or end of July into august?

  • @GeekonaBike
    @GeekonaBike 3 года назад

    I've been jumping around to see how U did that ledge on the way down to the lake. trying to get up in heading north I considered taking the bags off & reassembling the bike on the other side.

  • @lonewolf30531
    @lonewolf30531 3 года назад +1

    Happy turkey day !

  • @hupo
    @hupo Месяц назад

    What are your thoughts on doing this segment with an aeroe spider rack? Salsa timberjack.

  • @951media
    @951media 3 года назад

    Epic!

  • @parkspursuit7515
    @parkspursuit7515 3 года назад

    Nice video! That trail looks very challenging in some sections for sure! I know that the area between Silverton and Durango is renowned for its beauty (Million Dollar Highway, Narrow guage railway, etc) but never really thought of the Colorado Trail between the two.
    Have you ever done the bikepacking ride between Durango and Moab?

  • @fortunecatindoyjr6077
    @fortunecatindoyjr6077 3 года назад

    don't stop riding a bike when the body still...God blesss and ride safe.....

  • @bilalchaudhary8268
    @bilalchaudhary8268 3 года назад +2

    What an adv. Few tips. Carry some duct tape for sliced tires and some pickle juice for cramps. Keep on riding. Thanks for sharing.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      pickle juice is awfully heavy and hard to transport for 3 days. I use tailwind nutrition to stave off cramps. Duct tape has a tough time sticking to the inside of a tire with sealant in it.

  • @ryanmiskin
    @ryanmiskin 3 года назад +1

    I've been suspicious for a while now, and I think this video confirms, Cody is a cyborg.

  • @ericmaughan4104
    @ericmaughan4104 3 года назад

    Ok, so I’m doing this route the week after next. Do you have any info on shuttles from Durango back to Silverton that can take me and my MTB? Cheaper the better. 🤑 Any advice would be much appreciated!

  • @jeffdana9402
    @jeffdana9402 3 года назад

    Cody is a US National Champion rider and represents Sedona, AZ very well. Humble dude, so I let him lead once in awhile ... lol

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  3 года назад +1

      I don't think many people understand what a truly incredible rider Cody is.

  • @nickreed6708
    @nickreed6708 3 года назад +1

    What phone app are you using that showed the trail around 28 minutes.

  • @bikingviking6688
    @bikingviking6688 3 года назад

    What gear did Cody run on that SS? Just curious as I used to have a Jabberwocky. Looked like a great time!

  • @deankruse2891
    @deankruse2891 2 года назад

    Did this with my dogs in 2016

  • @veroniquesimard4764
    @veroniquesimard4764 Год назад

    Did you store your food away your campsite for bears safety? Didi you carry bears spray. We are plannig to do it next week and I am really scared of bears😱
    Your video is awsome and very helpfull thanks

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  Год назад +1

      We use op sacks for our food. Hanging food in a bear bag in a tree is the way to go. We didn't have bear spray and we didn't see any bears, but they're out there.

    • @veroniquesimard4764
      @veroniquesimard4764 Год назад

      thank you soo much for the answer 🤟

  • @Lucky-xv7nl
    @Lucky-xv7nl 3 года назад

    What time of year was this? Weather wise, when is the best time of year to do the trail?

  • @Eric-Red
    @Eric-Red 3 года назад

    What a great ride. What time of year did you do this trip?