FrankRizzo Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Has anyone done this ride? I am thinking about doing it this summer but want to hear from others if it is achievable in 1 day. Basically 72 miles, 9000 ft of climbing peaking out at 11,700 ft. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7031010/indian-peaks-traverse-ipt If anyone has done this, please share your experience. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 That ride would be a LOT of walking for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Just randomly guessing its a 10-12 hour ride. So, yes, doable in one day. On the .org site, they are hinting at just that: imagine a 60-mile continuous expanse of trail that endurance riders and runners can do in one long, blissful stretch. https://indianpeakstraverse.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) Looks sweet! Obviously depends on the rider. Have you done anything remotely close? Say like a 40+ miler at elevation? I did just a piece of it (From near the east entrance of the Moffat tunnel to the top of Rollins Pass and back). It was a pretty doable grade jeep road but with about 2600' gain in around 13 miles up to 11,500+ it was not easy for a flatlander/lowlander. Just that climb and back was a pretty decent little ride. Of course with a ride like this you need luck (i.e. mainly weather) on your side in addition to fitness. Edited April 27, 2021 by GFisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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