Ulrich Bartholmoes’ 2024 Colorado Trail Race Pack List

Fresh off his second-place finish at the Tour Divide, Ulrich Bartholmoes will soon line up for the 2024 Colorado Trail Race for the second milestone of his Triple Crown Challenge attempt. Find his complete gear list and details on the bike he’ll be riding here…

With the Tour Divide complete, Ulrich Bartholmoes is on his way to completing the Triple Crown Challenge, a monumental achievement awarded to riders who complete the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail Race in a single season. Ulrich took second place at this year’s Tour Divide, finishing the roughly 2,700-mile route in 13 days, 22 hours, 13 minutes, just 10 hours behind first-place finisher and new record holder Justinas Leveika.

Next up in the Triple Crown Challenge is the Colorado Trail Race (CTR). The CTR follows a challenging 530-mile route from Denver to Durango, dishing out a whopping 70,000 feet of elevation gain with over 300 miles of singletrack. It’s easily one of the most challenging bikepacking events due to the technical terrain, time spent at elevation, and the probability of summer monsoons. The current record was set in 2023 by Timon Fish with an incredible time of just 3 days, 16 hours, and 13 minutes.

  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist

We’re excited to see Ulrich lining up for the 2024 CTR, especially as this will be his first trail race on his full-suspension BMC Fourstroke 01 Two mountain bike. In preparation for Sunday’s grand depart, Ulrich sent over details on his bike and the gear he’ll be bringing along. Aside from riding a full-suspension mountain bike, his components and gear list look nearly identical to what he used at the 2024 Tour Divide, including running drop bars and no dropper post.

Bike

  • Frame: BMC Fourstroke 01 Two
  • Fork: RockShox SID SL Ultimate 2P
  • Chainring: ROTOR Round Ring 32T
  • Cassette: SRAM XG 1299 EAGLE 10-52T
  • Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS, Kogel Kolossos Cage/Pulleys
  • Powermeter & Cranks: ROTOR 2inPower MTB DirectMount 175.0mm
  • Pedals: Shimano XTR PD-M9100 XC Race
  • Bottom Bracket: Kogel Ceramic, Cross Seals
  • Shifters/Brakes: SRAM RED eTap AXS, SRAM Level TLM
  • Rotors: SRAM Centerline Rotors (180/160)
  • Handlebar: Beast Components Gravel Bar
  • Stem: BMC ICS 01 Zero Degrees
  • Seatpost: Darimo Carbon Custom Seatpost
  • Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbon
  • Wheels: Beast Components TR30 with SON28 dynamo hub
  • Bearings: Kogel Ceramic Bearings
  • Tires: Hutchinson Kraken 29 x 2.3″ Tubeless
  • Light: Supernova M99 DY Pro & Supernova E3 Tail Light
  • USB Charger: Cinq Plug 5
  • Computer: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist

Bags

  • Apidura Backcountry Backpack with 2l hydration bladder
  • Apidura Backcountry 6L Saddle Pack
  • Apidura Custom Frame Pack
  • Apidura Backcountry 1L Rear Top tube Pack
  • Apidura Backcountry 1.8L Top Tube Pack

Tools & Spares

  • Zip ties, duck tape
  • Derailleur hanger, chain links + chain pieces + Dynamic Ultra2 chain lube
  • Inner tubes (2x)
  • Needle & thread, tubeless sealant, patches + pump + CO2 inflator + cartridges
  • Valve adapter & valve cores
  • Tire levers
  • Leatherman + multi-tool

Apparel

  • Velocio Concept SE jersey Rust
  • Velocio CONCEPT Bib Short Navy
  • Velocio Concept Merino Long Sleeve + Velocio Ultralight SL Baselayer
  • Velocio Ultralight Jacket
  • Velocio ZERO+ Glove
  • Velocio Merino 210 Winter Collar
  • Velocio arm and knee warmers
  • Velocio Rain Anorak, Rain pants
  • Waterproof socks, merino socks
  • Puffy jacket
  • ABUS Stormchaser ACE Helmet
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  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist

Electronics

  • Power bank with pass-trough function
  • Garmin inReach 2 mini
  • Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
  • SRAM AXS Batteries
  • CR2032 batteries for shifters + Different chargers & cables

Hygiene

  • Toothbrush + toothpaste, lip balm
  • Dynamic Wonder Wipes / Hygiene wipes + Chamois cream
  • First aid kit / medication

Gear + Other

  • SOL emergency bivy + whistle
  • Therm-a-rest NeoAir Uberlight sleeping mat + Emergency blanket
  • Passport + Credit cards
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist
  • Ulrich Bartholmoes 2024 Colorado trail race packlist

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