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Day 1 - AZT750

Mexican border (start) - Kentucky camp - 134kms

By BIKEPACKING.BE

April 26^th, 2015

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Day 1 - AZT750

Montezuma pass

We slept just before Montezuma pass, so we had to get up early to make it to the start on the other side. We left in the dark, but soon the sun came up, fantastic light, great view.

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

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Singlespeeder ...

Canelo hills

The trail follows a rolling path up and down hills and crosses many arroyos. Although this is not a designated wilderness area, there is little evidence of humans along the trail.

Although this passage is not particularly technical, it has countless climbs, loose rock, steep grades, and sandy wash crossings. Pedaling with a full load makes it harder still. It’s also a lot of fun, and a rare opportunity for a long bike ride into remote grassland and oak woodland ecosystems.

This passage of the AZT provides almost continuous riding for more advanced riders. It has short stretches of difficult terrain, with some rocky, steep sections, but most of the passage is accessible to those with honed singletrack skills.

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

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Water

There aren’t many “ravitaillements” along the route, in fact none between the border and Patagonia, so this tank was very welcome!

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Patagonia

I made it finally to Patagonia. These first 50 miles were hard, and hot. Glad to make it to this fuel station. Now refill and 20 miles paved road to Sonoita, 2nd place for some food and water refill.Unfortunately, I already went into “the decors” a few time too many …

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Santa Rita mountains

Anyone who spends time in the Santa Rita Mountains comes to appreciate the rich biodiversity that exists within the sky islands. Black bears and bobcats are common sightings, and in 2012 a remote sensor camera captured images of a jaguar. Like the terrain in the previous passage, these hills are rich in mining history, as you can observe from the trail. This entire passage provides excellent singletrack riding.

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

Day 1 - AZT750

Gates ... numerous gates ... 750 miles of gates, gates, gates ....

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Let's call it a day: 134kms / +14hours

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Footnotes

Credit Gunther Desmedt

FootNotes

Credit Gunther Desmedt

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