Ep. 855: Racing the Tour Divide in Your 60's - Revisited - Marty Johnson

Bikepacking: Marty 65-Year-Old Races Tour Divide 6th Time – 2750-Mile Off-Road MTB from Canada to Mexico, Proving Adventurous Years Peak Later.Originally aired on January 27, 2020When Marty's 60th birthday came rolling around, he knew he needed to do something adventurous that took him out of his normal routine and into an entirely different frame of mind. From that longing came the idea to race in the Tour Divide, a 2,750-mile, mostly off-road, mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide.Now, at the age of 65, Marty is gearing up this June for another TD attempt. His 6th time on the trail.Our most adventurous years don't have to be the earliest. In fact, they can be the most recent. I hope Marty's story helps you see your own adventure in 2022.Website: Bucketride.bike Sponsor and Giveaway info:Gnarly Nutrition is giving away an amazing gift box to two lucky winners! Details on how to sign up can be found here: https://gognarly.com/pages/the-adventure-podcast-giveaway Get 15% off your first order of Gnarly Nutrition by using the code gnarlyadventure15 at gognarly.com. Better HelpBetter Help’s mission is to make professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere. If you’re looking to talk with a licensed professional online therapist, go to BetterHelp.com and let them know you heard about them on Adventure Sports Podcast.Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy