Resources
Everything you need to plan your Ascend Armenia adventure.
Whether you’re registered for the race or planning a cycling adventure in Armenia, these resources will help you prepare, navigate, and make the most of the journey.
Race Manual
The official race manual covers everything — route details, rules, logistics, safety, and more.
Course & Culture
Course / Culture
Armenia Dispatches
Dispatches by Evan Christenson from his and Bo’s two-month Armenia bikepacking trip — on-the-ground perspective on what the country and terrain are really like.
Course / Culture
Caucasus Crossing
Bikepacking.com’s writeup of the incredible route that traverses Armenia — great context on the landscapes you’ll encounter.
Course / Culture
Transcaucasian Trail
Tom Allen rides the route he developed for the first time with a group of friends — essential reading on the trails and spirit behind Ascend Armenia.
Planning
Cycling Armenia
A collection of cycling routes in Armenia with an additional planning guide and information for visiting cyclists.
Gear & Planning
Gear / Prep
Bikepacking 101
Bikepacking.com’s comprehensive guide — essential reading if you’re new to self-supported riding. Covers gear, mindset, and route planning.
Rules / Culture
Self-Supported Principles
A look at the current state of bikepacking and self-supported racing rules by Jackie Baker. Understand the spirit behind events like Ascend Armenia.
Planning / Gear
Gear List Template
A Google Sheets gear list for bikepacking — useful as a starting point when planning your kit for the Ascend Armenia route.
Planning / Gear
Drop Bar Bike Setup
A detailed look at a drop bar bikepacking build capable of tackling the Ascend Armenia course — components, tyres, bags, and all.
Planning / Gear
Bikepacking Shelters
Ride With GPS and Kait Boyle cover the best shelter options for bikepacking — tent, bivy, tarp, and everything in between.
Planning / Gear
Water Guide
Finding, filtering, and carrying water while bikepacking — critical knowledge for Armenia’s remote mountain terrain.
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A bikepacking race and touring route through Armenia’s breathtaking mountain landscapes.
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