Why I’m Riding the Tour Divide | An Endurance Journey

Описание: ℹ️ About the Episode
This episode explores why I’m choosing to take on the Tour Divide at this stage of my life. More than a race, the Divide represents the culmination of a lifetime spent pursuing endurance, discipline, and long-form challenges.

I trace my roots as an athlete—from early competitive sports to Ironman racing—and through some of the most demanding cycling efforts I’ve completed in the U.S. Over time, those experiences reshaped how I define success, shifting the focus from performance to purpose.

The Tour Divide distills everything I’ve learned into a single, uncompromising test: 2,700 miles of self-supported riding along the Continental Divide. This episode sets the foundation for the series by unpacking the motivations, lessons, and calling behind the journey—long before the first pedal stroke.

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 Athlete Origins
1:04 Ironman
1:58 Cycling as a Long Game
2:56 Florida East Coast Ride
3:44 Ride Across America
5:27 50/50 Ride
6:35 Why the Tour Divide

🗺️ Route Reference
The Tour Divide follows a living route that evolves year to year.This series uses the TopoFusion route as its baseline reference:

https://topofusion.com/divide/gps.php

🛠️ Gear & Setup
Bike: https://otsocycles.com/collections/fe... https://shop.maxxis.com/products/ramb... https://nabendynamo.de/en/products/hu... Bank: https://voltaicsystems.com/v25/?srslt... https://www.klite.com.auCockpit Mount: https://www.baryak.comBags: https://www.apidura.comHydration Pack: https://www.osprey.com

📸 Social Media
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🎼 Music
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