Stephen Magellsen talks about racing the Tour Divide through the remote terrain of the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada, including why he rode the tour, how he kept the right focus on enjoying the experience, a little bit about his bike gear, and some great advice for newer bikepackers.

00:00 Introduction

11:10 Why Steven Rode the Tour Divide

19:30 Keeping Focused on Enjoying the Experience

21:37 Course Overview

31:44 Steven's Bike Gear

39:49 Riding with the Race Leader

42:42 When the Finish Line is in Sight

49:34 Advice for New Bikepackers

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