Checkpoint 2 at the Atlas Mountain Race marks a major turning point for riders. Some arrive exhausted but determined, others battle mechanicals, freezing temperatures, or even food poisoning just to get here. For some, CP2 offers a much-needed reset—food, rest, and encouragement to push on. For others, it’s a place of tough decisions, including whether to continue at all.

In this episode, we hear from riders as they reflect on the journey so far: from unexpected challenges to the thrill of making it to CP2. Stories include a racer navigating the course with just one working light, a tandem team determined to finish after a crash last year, and a rider celebrating his 68th birthday mid-race. With CP2 now behind them, the race enter the second half with renewed determination and the ever-present battle against the cutoff times.

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