You can legally ride on an Interstate if there is not a direct paralleling paved alternative. Now that does not mean a LEO cannot pull you over for a chat, but in quite a few freeway miles over the years it has never happened to me. Any reroute that replaces pave with dirt is a plus in my book no matter what the ride.

Shawn is almost there. Hugely impressive to watch over the last 10 days.

He has a detailed look at the equipment and food aspect of the attempt on his blog.

http://www.shawnforry.com./Margin_Walker...A_Hikers_Chronicles/Blog/Blog.html

Toby, I know you have semi seriously talked about a true unsupported class for CTR etc.. we might all have to reconsider what a
real bike packing adventure looks like.

Great fun either way.

http://sharlot.org/archives/maps/trailmaps/index.html

Best map resource for Prescott area. Between that and Google earth your covered.

Lots of trail options that are bike pack friendly ie. ride-able with a load.

For roads use Wolf Creek to Senator Hwy (FR52), then choose either Walker Rd/Black Canyon Hwy ( some pavement miles ), or the Goodwin/Mayer Rd depending on how you want to exit. There are so many variations on those themes you could go crazy.

Have fun with the research. Let us know what you pick.

First. Chris, it is a service to others considering actually racing, not just riding, the CTR that you have shared this experience in gritty and uncomfortable detail. Being past your limits for any period of time can lead to epiphany's both positive and deadly. Thankfully you walk away with a lesson that, while it can be shared vicariously through mediums like this forum, is unique to you and your relationship with yourself and your family.

You can get better at being tired. The RAAM riders have made it an art form. Of course they have a follow car with people there to help, but you get the point. Train for it the way you train for hills and hike a bike, and then at the sharp end experience will help keep you safer. I would say you just got a graduate level degree in fatigue, and it may surprise you how powerful that is in future adventures.

I for one hope you come back to CTR for another go.

Best of luck.

If the CDOT map is correct the sinkhole is definitely after you cross 24 coming up from Camp Hale. You then do not ride on 24 until after Wurtz Ditch, so no worries. The funny thing is you ride on an old railroad grade most of the way up to Tennessee Pass after crossing the highway. Watch out for new holes everyone!!!!! :>)

Hey guys, with any LED light you want to look for a fully regulated output. Same output from start to finish on your batteries. The run times quoted on these type tend to be accurate. BD, Petzl, and PrinectonTec are often not regulated. The run time they quote is from fresh, full output, to unusable, dim. I do not want my light gradually going dim as I get more fatigued and judgement impaired.

This is why you see so many guys like Kurt and Jefe using Fenix lights strapped to their helmets. Reasonable price, regulated, AA batteries for easy resupply, and just about bullet proof. Do not be fooled by some huge run time numbers. The emitters and battery's that everyone uses have very defined limits. No secret sauce for you. Have fun. See you out there.