A contrast between one of the highest mountain passes in New Mexico, Brazos Pass at 10,528' elevation, and the 2nd longest paved rail trail system in the country, The Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails. The Silver Comet Trail starts in Smyrna, Georgia just 13 miles west of Atlanta wiggling westward towards the Alabama border 60 miles away. From there, it continues westwardly for another 30 miles until reaching the city of Anniston, Alabama. Combined, they make for close to 100 miles of cycling bliss.
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⛺ CAMPING GEAR LIST:
Note: I use some of these items interchangeably depending on the climate and terrain and as backups if need be. Before a tour I prepackage and label the ones I don't take and leave with a friend to ship to me anytime.
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2 TENTS: Hilleberg The Tentmaker: Niak (2 person), and Enan (1 Person)
SLEEPING PAD: Therm aRest: Z Lite SOL
2 SLEEPING MATS: Sea To Summit: Comfort Plus and Ether Light XT
3 SLEEPING BAGS: REI Magma 15, Valandre Mirage 23, and Big Agnes King Canyon UL Quilt
PILLOW: Klymit: Luxe Camping
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‍♂ · My Bike: Lynskey GR300
Cassette CSHG80011 (1134)
Crankset FSA SLK 175mm 46/30t
Pedals Shimano SPD PDEH500
Bottom Bracket MEGA EVO BB386EVO
Wheels DTSwiss GR 531 32H 700C
Hubs DT SWISS 240 (rear) SCHMIDT SON 28 (front)
Tires Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD 700cX40
Breaks Shimano GRX Hydraulic/ TRP Locking Rotor 160mm
Chain Shimano Dura Ace
Derailleurs Shimano GRX RX810
Headset Cane Creek Forty
Handlebar FSA Energy Compact 44cm
Stem FSA SLK MTB
Seat Post Cane Creek eSilk+
Saddle Brooks B17 Ti
Fenders Planet Bike Cascade 29"x65mm
Front End Locking System SteerStopper
Lights EDelux II SON Shcmidt (front) Busch & Muller Topline Plus (rear)
Bottle Cages Arundle DaveO & Loonie Bin
Air Pump Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP
Panniers Arkel Dolphin 32 Arkel Orcas Arkel L Handlebar Bag Sea to Summit 8L Big River

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00:00 Brazos Pass, New Mexico
00:57 Silver Comet Trail to The Rock Campground
05:15 Chief Ladiga Trail to Anniston
09:31 Anniston to Pell City
13:57 Brazos Pass, New Mexico