The Cordillera – Volume 7
The Cordillera – Volume 7 by Christopher Bennett, published by Lulu.com on November 24, 2015, is a detailed account of the Tour Divide, the world’s toughest mountain bike race. Spanning over 2,650 miles with more than 170,000 feet of climbing, this edition chronicles the journey along the Continental Divide from Banff, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. The book captures the essence of a race where riders face not only the challenging terrain but also their own internal struggles, all while racing against the clock without outside support.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of the 2015 Tour Divide, a year marked by ideal racing conditions that led to record-breaking performances in both men’s and women’s categories. The Cordillera Volume 7 shares compelling narratives of athletes confronting their limits and the transformative nature of endurance racing. This edition, comprising 370 pages, offers insights into the unique experiences of participants as they navigate the physical and mental challenges of this extraordinary event in the realm of sports and outdoors.
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Each June the world’s toughest mountain bike race is held. Covering over 2,650 miles with over 170,000 feet of climbing, the race course follows dirt roads, muddy tracks and snow covered mountains along the Continental Divide from Banff Canada to the Mexican border at Antelope Wells New Mexico. This is the Tour Divide, a unique race where the clock never stops and outside support is forbidden. It is the rider and their bike against the elements-and the internal demons. The Cordillera is the journal of the Tour Divide. 2015 was an epic year with ideal racing conditions. This saw both the men’s and woman’s records fall. After two weeks of racing, the first three men finished within 46 minutes of each other. The Cordillera Volume 7 shares the stories of the successes, and challenges, of the 2015 Tour Divide. It shares the experiences of athletes plumbing the depths of endurance, in the transformational experience that is the Tour Divide.
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