The Tour Divide -- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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  @linesided · 3 years ago

  This is the way a trip report should be. Some trail eye views. Some big bags under your eyes by day 3. The greasy burger, the crappy weather. The filthy bike. Nice change to the oft-romantic version of long distance racing. Good route planning to hit so many hotels. Smart to put your health number one. No bike race is worth losing it.

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  @escsniper · 3 years ago

  Ted, I learned more from this video about ultra-distance riding than I have from watching 100 success stories. It was raw. It was real. And I truly appreciate your willingness to share this experience with us. Glad you are OK, and I look forward to seeing your next adventure.

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  @JorgeGortex · 3 years ago

  This is hero level stuff, Ted. Not because of the epic nature of doing the ride itself, but being open and honest enough to know when its time to call it. Always tough, but your health (rhabdo is no joke) and family are what is most important. The adventures will be there for next time! Keep at it. Cheers.

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  @drwatsonpe · 3 years ago

  Rhabdo is no joke...you are lucky you didn't end up in renal failure. I'm glad that you made the difficult but appropriate decision to backtrack and, perhaps, save your life. As a physician, I've seen a few who weren't quite as lucky.

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• GA

  @garyonnen7634 · 3 years ago

  Great video. The cow bells would drive me nuts.

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• FE

  @ferruccio4531 · 2 years ago

  you took the right decision and lived to fight another day. great video.<br>ciao from Venice (Italy)

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  @jimgoodyear1136 · 3 years ago

  This is one of the more honest inside looks at the Tour Divide that I&apos;ve seen. You captured the epic-ness of this event.

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  @yveshennequin1616 · 3 years ago

  &quot;recognize the priorities&quot; ! 🙌🙌<br>Big up Ted !

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  @mhilde7744 · 2 months ago

  You gave it a shot. You were in the game. Life goes on. Someone once said, the secret to finishing is TO KEEP THE DOT MOVING!<br>Good video!

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  @yumyumhungry · 3 years ago

  I completed the Tour Divide this year and also noticed my face got extremely puffy as if I was stung by bees. I think my entire immune system just went nuts on me from the stress I was putting my body through. The good news was after Lima my body seemed to find an equilibrium. The swelling in my face went down and the pain in my legs went away. I had a whole host of other problems with my body, but it seemed to accept the effort I was putting in.

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• GO

  @Go-far25 · 2 years ago

  Ted, Warriors status with your fitness, planning, commentating and more importantly..decisions. Very tight. Thanks for sharing.

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  @iTGbuDeeV · 3 years ago

  Sucks that we&apos;re RhabBros, but so glad you had people in your corner to help you identify it and get through it. &nbsp;I spent 6 days in the hospital on fluids with Rhabdo almost exactly 1 year ago. &nbsp;My arms are still not back to normal. &nbsp;Live to fight another day!

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