“Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail (OTT)”

Bicycle touring has enjoyed national popularity for decades with numerous road routes established across the country whereas long-distance trail based routes are still somewhat in their infancy. With the increased technology advances in bicycles as well as bike bags and other gear to carry “stuff” on trails comes the ever expanding pursuit of “bikepacking”. An ever-growing list of routes have been developed ranging from quick overnight trips to long distance trails. One trail, the Oregon Timber Trail (OTT) was established recently that stretches across the state from south to north. As the second rider to complete the OTT self-supported, we’ll discuss my route planning and how it went! Plus, any additional information on the activity of bikepacking.

Kerry is currently the Trails Program Manager for the Cibola National Forest and has been in New Mexico since 2010. Prior to coming to New Mexico, he worked trails in Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming and Colorado. He has been riding bikes for a long time and even lugging camping gear around on different contraptions on trails for years before it was cool 😊.

Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9075275815?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09

Meeting ID: 907 527 5815

Passcode: 722104

Dial-in (Not toll-free): 346-248-7799