Bikepacking Roots is publishing Jan Bennett’s Pony Express Bikepacking Guide. It was due to be out in January 2023, but had some last minute hiccups. It should be out soon. Anyone wanting to bikepack the route should definitely check it out.
It’s 150 pages long, and in addition to route maps and notes has background material on the Pony Express, recommended equipment, notes about water along the route, permits, camping, and even contacts. (Take a look at the Table of Contents below).
It’s an amazingly thorough package, and an indispensable resource for planning and riding the route. If had been published earlier, I’m sure it would have saved me hundreds of hours of planning.
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Take of Contents
- Overview of the Pony Express Bikepacking Route
- A Personal Note About This Route
- Remember Who You Are, written by Gregg Deal
- How this guide is organized
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recommended Bike Type
- Bikepacking Roots Route Rating Scale
- Riding Season Considerations
- Water Along the Route
- Pony Express Route Planning and Navigation Resources
- Required Permits
- Camping Along the Route
- Getting to the Route
- Recommended Sections for Shorter Trips
- The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the Historic Pony Express
- Division 1 Overview and Description
- Resupply and Camping Options
- Division 2 Overview and Description
- Resupply and Camping Options
- Division 3 Overview and Description
- Resupply and Camping Options
- Division 4 Overview and Description
- Resupply and Camping Options
- Division 5 Overview and Description
- Resupply and Camping Options
- References
- Pony Express Station Names and Histories
- Contact List