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Marie-Soleil Blais: Bikepacking & Chasing the Tour Divide
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Ever wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking. Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cycling adventures.
We discuss Marie-Soleil's first bikepacking adventure to her encounter with a grizzly bear just 45 minutes out of Banff. Her stories are a testament to her unyielding spirit and the mantra - "When in doubt, keep going." Her tales of pushing past the brink of exhaustion during the Tour Divide, where sleep deprivation and relentless determination became her companions, will leave you both awestruck and inspired.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, Marie-Soleil's story is a powerful reminder that the greatest journeys often begin with a single pedal stroke into the unknown.
🚴♀️ Women's Ride: Discover more about Marie's initiative and join the community at WomensRide.ca
Check out Marie's YouTube Channel and watch her film - Chasing follow her on Instagram - @mariesoleilblais74
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106 episodes
Manage episode 414874882 series 3441782
Ever wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking. Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cycling adventures.
We discuss Marie-Soleil's first bikepacking adventure to her encounter with a grizzly bear just 45 minutes out of Banff. Her stories are a testament to her unyielding spirit and the mantra - "When in doubt, keep going." Her tales of pushing past the brink of exhaustion during the Tour Divide, where sleep deprivation and relentless determination became her companions, will leave you both awestruck and inspired.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, Marie-Soleil's story is a powerful reminder that the greatest journeys often begin with a single pedal stroke into the unknown.
🚴♀️ Women's Ride: Discover more about Marie's initiative and join the community at WomensRide.ca
Check out Marie's YouTube Channel and watch her film - Chasing follow her on Instagram - @mariesoleilblais74
Click to send me a text message and let me know what you think of the show
Enjoying Seek Travel Ride? Buy me a coffee and help support the show!
Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here
Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter
Leave me a voicemail message
Join the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group -
Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music
Follow us on Social Media!
Instagram - @SeekTravelRide
Twitter - @BellaCycling
Website: Seek Travel Ride
Facebook - Seek Travel Ride
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