026. Mike Dion - Ride the Divide 10 Year Anniversary

I think it’s safe to say that any bikepacker will know who Mike Dion is. 12 years ago, Mike stumbled upon the Tour Divide and was immediately drawn to this epic race, an annual mountain biking ride traversing the length of the Rocky Mountains, from Canada to the Mexican border which follows the 2,745-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. It is an ultra-distance cycling ride that is an extreme test of endurance, self-reliance and mental toughness.

Mike decided to ride and document his journey and since the films release, many passionate cyclists have become familiar with the film and would say that it was the driver for them to attempt this track.

That film is now 10 years old and to celebrate, Mike and his team have put together an event that celebrates the route and the people that created this life changing journey that hundreds of people attempt every year.

In this episode Mike give details of this virtual event and what to expect upon entry. We also discuss Mike’s creative process, what his own personal journey was like and the meaning the route has for many of the riders who have participated.