Bikepacking the Atlas Mountain Race: Leanne Bentley

In this episode I chat with Leanne Bentley who during the pandemic discovered the world of bikepacking.  Leanne shares her journey in the off-road bikepacking space, from building up her own bike during the pandemic, to taking on the 2022 Dales Divide and then  lining up as one of the few women at the  2023 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco.  Leanne talks about how she prepared to train for an event which involved so much climbing, whilst living in the Netherlands.  Training through the winter she got to the start line as one of the only women participating in this self supported off-road bikepacking race. She recounts her experience during such a gruelling race and what it took for her to get to the finish line. To follow along with Leanne's future races check her out on:Instagram - @leanne_bentley_ and @carrie.gereLeanne's bikepacking bag business - Carrie GereKeen to discuss this episode and more?  Then be sure to join the Seek Travel Ride Podcast community on Reddit. Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:👉  CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!)👉 Zorali 👉 Helinox 👉 Ombraz Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel RideYouTube - @SeekTravelRideSeek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music