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On Tour(s) with Alex Howes

Aug 07, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 8Ep. 24
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Episode description

World Tour, Grand Tours, and the Tour Divide - cyclist Alex Howes has done it all. He joins host Dr. Kevin Sprouse to break down his professional cycling career around the world, and his most recent adventure at the Tour Divide. 

Most recently, he completed the Tour Divide bikepacking race, spanning from Canada to Mexico in 19 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes.Hear what he learned riding 2692.9 Miles over 20 days straight, while navigating tendonitis, sleep deprivation, and hormonal changes. 

Alex shares how the Tour Divide compares to the Tour de France when looking at power metrics, the impressive endurance of the human body and mind when pushed, and the inspiration to pursue challenging goals.

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