#mountain biking

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@bovineblogger mountain lion

[eyeoftheeagle]

Some watch the road, others fly over the edge. Courage isn’t wings, it’s a decision. 🚴🔥

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[detragefietser]

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Danger on the Divide

Maggie Slepian is back with a gripping story of outdoor adventure gone wrong hundreds of miles into the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

A few friends had completed the route the year prior, both regularly riding 90 miles each day. They recounted their trips casually—one broken chain, a few grueling passes, some Achilles issues. On paper, the logistics were also easier than my thru-hikes; the only moderate concern was our compressed timeline. Matt had to be back for late-summer guide work, but if we averaged 70 miles per day, we’d have time for rest days and any mechanical issues.

We ruthlessly reduced our pack load, eliminating extra weight to make room for water and account for the oddly shaped bike bags on our ultralight setups. I removed my extra mid-layer, swapped our cookset for a smaller model, and we decided against the satellite communicator. The route was highly populated and the older inReach weighed a hefty eight ounces. It hit the no pile with a thunk.

Check out Danger on the Divide.

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Days on the mountain

[2ndoldestpersonever]

sweaty after a day on the bike :3

doing my first 100 mile ride later this week and i’m so excited!! wish me luck cause i’m gonna need it!!