Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In our latest video, Neil shares a quiet overnighter that takes the long way from Buena Vista to Salida, but is the long way actually the better way? With mostly unpaved roads, big views, a high point over 10,300 feet, and a fast finish into town, this overnighter has it all, find all the details in our latest video.
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Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Route Overview - 0:40
BV to Camp - 2:55
Camping - 4:56
Camp to Salida - 5:58
Who This Route Is For? - 7:17
Outro - 8:03
Mentioned Links:
Aspen Ridge Overnighter - bikepacking.com/routes/aspen-ridge-overnighter
Colorado Trail - bikepacking.com/routes/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-gdmbr
GDMB Route - bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-colorado-trail
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
In our latest video, Neil shares a quiet overnighter that takes the long way from Buena Vista to Salida, but is the long way actually the better way? With mostly unpaved roads, big views, a high point over 10,300 feet, and a fast finish into town, this overnighter has it all, find all the details in our latest video.
This video was supported by Ride With GPS Learn more about the world’s most trusted route planner here: ridewithgps.com/journal/7347-customize-your-bikepacking-com-adventure?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_term=bikepacking
Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Route Overview - 0:40
BV to Camp - 2:55
Camping - 4:56
Camp to Salida - 5:58
Who This Route Is For? - 7:17
Outro - 8:03
Mentioned Links:
Aspen Ridge Overnighter - bikepacking.com/routes/aspen-ridge-overnighter
Colorado Trail - bikepacking.com/routes/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-gdmbr
GDMB Route - bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-colorado-trail
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube
#bikepacking #pedalfurther #bikepackingroutes
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
