The 2023 BUCKSHOT: A BC Endurance Bike Race

What happens when over 45 endurance cyclists head out on a 380km Gravel Race in a scorching heat wave? This... I guess?

The Buckshot is an annual endurance cycling event that starts and finishes in Kamloops, BC. The route changes every year but it's always extremely difficult, beautiful, and very rewarding.

I raced the 2022 Buckshot, but a foolish crash at the mid-way point broke my camera, and I could not finish documenting the ride. One of my goals going into this year's event was to try and continuously record what was happening and how I was feeling. It added some extra, unwanted pressure at times, but I’m so happy with how much of the experience I was able to capture, while still trying to stay competitive.

Route Info:
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42559137

Race Info:
https://trackleaders.com/buckshot22

Music:
“Lost” by Pluko
“Kick the Dust” By Ryan Taubert
“Dusk Bowl III” by Other Lives
“Begin Again” by Abbott

Shot With:
GoPro 7 Black

Bike and Kit:
2018 Rocky Mountain Solo 70
NOBL HR35 Wheels
43mm Gravel King SK 700c Tires
SRAM RIVAL AXS 10-44 x 38t
Revelate Bike Bags
7Mesh Kit, Smith Glasses and Helmet