1. You recently were a top finisher of the AZTR 750 what was your inspiration to race AZTR and attempt the Triple Crown this year?

I got into Bikepacking in 2016 when I learned about the Colorado Trail Race. I was just getting into mountain biking and the idea of being self sufficient, pushing personal limits and traveling great distances really sparked my interest. In 2017 I started the CTR only to scratch in Buena Vista, It was an eye opening experience. While on the trail I learned about the AZTR and the Bikepacking Triple Crown.

Nick Janseen of Ride Along Side recently completed a long term review of the Stella Titanium. He put it through the paces testing the limits of it’s versatility riding it as 29er, 29plus, and 27plus!