Hannah Simon on the Triple Crown, Atlas Mountain Race and bikes as a tool for good

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05/17/24 • 103 min

Detours: Bikepacking, Ultra-Cycling and Adventures by Bike

Hannah Simon is one of those people that make you feel like anything is possible. She has a can do attitude and is a downright joy to be around. Since toeing the line of her first ultra in 2021, and snagging a joint first place to boot, she’s tackled some of the most iconic events on the bikepacking calendar. In February 2024 she rounded out the podium at the Atlas Mountain Race as the third woman to cross the finish line. Not six months prior she completed the bikepacking Triple Crown — The Tour Divide, Colorado Trail Race and Arizona Trail Race. And while each of these accomplishments is impressive in it’s own right, Hannah is known for using the bicycle as a tool for good, riding to raise funds for causes that truly make the world a better place.

Hannah shares the highs and lows of her past season, her unexpected beginnings into bikes, life working at Chumba and so much more.

To keep up with Hannah’s adventures, give her a follow on Instagram @hannahmsimon_

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Hannah shares the highs and lows of her past season, her unexpected beginnings into bikes, life working at Chumba and so much more.

To keep up with Hannah’s adventures, give her a follow on Instagram @hannahmsimon_

If you loved this episode please leave us a five star review wherever you listen and consider supporting the show through our Buy Me a Coffee.

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Quinda Verheul: artist, bikepacker, women's winner of the inaugural Hellenic Mountain Race

Quinda is an artist, photographer and ultra-distance cyclist from the Netherlands. She's taken on some of the hardest bikepacking races in the world, including the Atlas Mountain Race, Silk Road Mountain Race and taking the women's win at the inaugural Hellenic Mountain Race in 2023. While on first meeting Quinda has a gentle demeanour, below the surface she is tenacious and one of the hardier ultra cyclists out there. This conversation is wide reaching, from her entry into ultra cycling, the relationship between her art practice and riding, to traumatic brain injuries and her dreams for the future. It flew by, and while we could have talked forever, we think it's a wonderful introduction to the magnificent woman that is Quinda Verheul.

To keep up with her adventures follow her on Instagram @avoidtheavoid

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The Women of the Highland Trail 550 2024

Kicking off May 25, 31 women will race the 11th edition of the Highland Trail 550, a self-supported bikepacking race through the Scottish highlands.

We were fortunate enough to hear from over half of the women who will be setting off. Each has their own unique story and shares about their journey to the start line and what they're looking forward to getting out of the experience.

As always we hope this episode inspires more women to take on their own adventures.

Watch the pink dots as they travel around the highlands on Trackleaders.

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