Tag: Tour Divide
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Lael Wilcox’s Challenge: Breaking the Around-the-World Cycling Record
Discover the incredible journey of endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox as she takes on the challenge of breaking the around-the-world cycling record. With a minimum of 18,000 miles to cover and an average of 145 miles per day, this is a test of physical and mental strength. Follow along as she navigates unpredictable weather, varying road…
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Lachlan Morton’s Tour Divide Triumph: A Deep Dive into His Bike Setup
The Bike That Conquered the Tour Divide Lachlan Morton’s recent Canada to Mexico/Tour Divide FKT* ride was nothing short of legendary. Clocking an impressive 12 days, 12 hours, and 21 minutes from Banff to Antelope Wells, he not only showcased his incredible endurance but also proved a point: panniers can indeed be fast! “Setting a…
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Jack Keogh’s “The Hardest Race on Earth”: A Cinematic Ode to the Tour Divide and Human Resilience
The Tour Divide is not just a race; it’s a test of human endurance, a journey through some of the most challenging terrains, and a battle against the elements. This year, Jack Keogh took on this monumental challenge, riding from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the US/Mexico border in New Mexico. His film, “The Hardest Race…
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Katya Rakhmatulina Shatters Record at the Colorado Trail Race
The Colorado Trail Race (CTR) is known for its grueling challenges, with bikepackers covering over 500 miles and tackling an astounding 70,000 feet of climbing from Durango to Denver. This year, the event was particularly thrilling, with 75 participants making their way northbound and fans eagerly tracking their progress. A New Record Emerges The excitement…
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Alexandera Houchin and her Chumba Yaupon: Tour Divide 2023
Alexandera Houchin lined up for her 5th attempt (4th finish) of the 2700+ mile Tour Divide Mountain bike race on her Chumba Yaupon singlespeed bicycle. She had her eyes set on setting a new women’s singlespeed record and managed to pull it off lowering the record she previously set in 2019 by two hours. The…
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Lael Wilcox’s Triple Crown Preparation: Training with an Ultra-Endurance Cyclist on Mt. Lemmon
This week on Making You Faster, join us as we accompany ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox on an intense training ride up Mt. Lemmon in Arizona. As she gears up to tackle bikepacking’s most daunting challenge – The Triple Crown – Lael shares her insights, strategies, and determination to conquer the Tour Divide, the Colorado Trail…
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Tracing The Divide | A Tour Divide Film
This is a film about two avid cyclist undergoing their biggest bike packing challenge yet. They decided to ride their bikes from the border of Canada to the border of Mexico across the Continental Divide, unsupported! Follow along on their amazing journey through 5 beautiful states! I personally had an amazing time documenting their journey…
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Rapha Gone Racing – Tour Divide
Crisscrossing the Continental Divide for 2,750 miles between Banff in the Canadian Rockies and Antelope Wells on the Mexican border, the Great Divide is one the world’s most iconic long distance mountain biking routes. On this sky high trail, there’s no such thing as a regular ride. But even by ultra cycling standards, Lael Wilcox’s…
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Riding Fixed, Up Mountains, With Pros. – Ep. 15: Rowena Crest w/ Lael Wilcox
Lael Wilcox exudes positive energy and optimism. A World traveler, a World-Class athlete, and a World Record holder, this native Alaskan started riding in 2008 at age 20 and the rest is history. Widely regarded as the best ultra-endurance rider in the world, her ever-growing resume includes: winning the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016…
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Tour Divide 2021 – Sarah Swallow Divide Preparation
Sarah Swallow, professional adventure cyclist, cycling the 2021 Tour Divide Route. In this video we find out more about; 1. Who she is 2. What she is setting out to achieve 3. Where she is at with her preparation for the 2021 Tour Divide 4. and answers some questions from friends and family “For this…
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Listen to the Bikes or Death Podcast
I don’t know how I slept on this amazing podcast up until now. The Bikes or Death podcast is centered around the growing sport of bikepacking, adventure cycling, and the outdoors. The show features the amazing people who participate in these activities and contribute so greatly to the cycling community. The most recent episode is…
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Ultra-Endurance Cycling goes Virtual with Bandók Virtual Events
Bandók virtual events are an exciting new way to participate in and follow ultra-endurance events from anywhere in the world. Athletes can take on the challenge from home either riding an indoor trainer or riding outside. Each athlete is represented by a “dot” on the event map. How does it work? First, you must have…
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The Length Of Time. Inside The Tour Divide
The Tour Divide is a 2750 mile (4400 km) unsupported mountain bike race from Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells on the Mexican border. The Length of Time documents the race from a rider’s perspective telling the story of Josh Ibbett’s ride. See the emotional highs and lows of this classic bikepacking race from the inside.…
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Video: Where the Water Ends
Great Thanksgiving Viewing: This video profile of Alexandera Houchin from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, gives us some great insight into what Alexandera is up to when she’s not out setting the women’s single speed record on the Tour Divide.
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Video: I Just Want To Ride – Lael Wilcox and the 2019 Tour Divide
Rugile Kaladyte put together this amazing short film, “I Just Want to Ride”, documents Lael Wilcox’s passion for the Tour Divide. Lael Wilcox loves the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. She loves the climbing. It’s pass after pass. She loves the roads. They’re not too technical. She loves the landscapes. Traveling from Canada to Mexico,…