The Hardest Race On Earth - The Tour Divide | Alex Howes

In today's episode, we're diving deep into one of the most grueling, yet rewarding cycling races in the world—The Tour Divide. We've got a special treat for you; joining us is professional cyclist and endurance sports enthusiast, Alex Howes!

🎯 What's Inside:

Alex Howes' firsthand experience of The Tour Divide
The physical and mental challenges racers face
Nutrition and training strategies for long-distance cycling
How The Tour Divide can serve as a metaphor for regaining health, happiness, and longevity in life


Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:35 What Motivated Alex To Do The Tour Divide?
7:29 Equipment & Pacing Are The 2 Most Valuable Things
10:34 How Important Is A Good Bike Fit For Ultra Racing?
13:03 What Did Alex Pack In His Bike Bags?
19:25 Why Bike Packing Is So Satisfying
21:35 Was Motivation Ever An Issue For Alex?
23:46 Is Ultra Racing Experience Fulfilling
25:48 What Is The Actual Route Like?
29:33 How Accessible Are Races Like This For The Average Cyclist?
33:00 You Do Need Sleep But Sleeping Can Lose You So Much Time!
36:26 Bad Mechanicals Along The Route
40:20 Will Alex Race Tour Divide Again?
42:40 Advice For Average Cyclist Doing The Tour Divide (And The Cost)
44:25 What's Next For Alex?

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