Biking AZT 40-43
Posted: Sep 19 2019 9:00 pm
Hi all,
I'm a hiker and have access to a great mountain bike. I'm trying to knock out some of the flatter/downhill parts of the the AZ trail in less time. I hiked the Passage 38 Grand Canyon inner Gorge last year. This year I'm thinking of starting at the North Rim (Passage 39) and head North as far as I can make it -- hopefully to Utah. Looking at the profile illustration, Passage 39 looks like a substantial up hill for much of the passage so I don't think that I am skilled enough to bike that. But could a novice mountain biker do Passages 40-43 in a few days since it is mostly downhill? I in no way am trying to undermine the skills of a seasoned mountain biker but want to ask so I don't get myself in over my head and put myself in danger. Thanks for any input you may have.
I'm a hiker and have access to a great mountain bike. I'm trying to knock out some of the flatter/downhill parts of the the AZ trail in less time. I hiked the Passage 38 Grand Canyon inner Gorge last year. This year I'm thinking of starting at the North Rim (Passage 39) and head North as far as I can make it -- hopefully to Utah. Looking at the profile illustration, Passage 39 looks like a substantial up hill for much of the passage so I don't think that I am skilled enough to bike that. But could a novice mountain biker do Passages 40-43 in a few days since it is mostly downhill? I in no way am trying to undermine the skills of a seasoned mountain biker but want to ask so I don't get myself in over my head and put myself in danger. Thanks for any input you may have.