Hi Folks,

I'm new to the forum but I am after a little bit of advice on bikepacking the Colorado Trail as it looks an awesome trail! It would be my first long distance bike packing adventure although I did do the Tour of Mont Blanc a couple of years ago. This was almost 100 miles and 25,000ft of climbing over three days and although unsupported I did stay in huts along the way!
(A few details on the trip here [http://paulwestwatson.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/tour-de-mont-blanc-day-1.html] )

Plan A would be to take about 6 weeks of work in July / August. I'd allow a week or so in Colorado to get used to riding at altitude and thinking about 15-20 days to do the route.

What are the options for places to stay / restock along the way? Realise there wont be stops every day and happy enough to camp but would be nice to stay somewhere every few days!

Any pros/cons to doing the route in either direction?

What are the options for getting back to the start with bike?

Thanks a lot for any tips.... As plans firm up I will get the guidebook but the cost of shipping is more than the book:)

Cheers
Paul