Kurt Refsnider: The GOAT of Ultra Endurance And Backcountry Mountain Bike Racing #9

✨ ⁠Support the Podcast⁠ ✨https://linktr.ee/theendurancestudioOne could say today’s guest is the greatest ultra endurance and backcountry mountain bikers of all time - the GOAT. He is on the Industry Nine Pivot Pro Backcountry Team, founder of UltraMTB, co-founder of backcountry-mtb.com, and co-founder of Bikepacking Roots, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growing bikepacking community. He holds multiple fastest known times including the Arizona Trail 750, The Grand Loop, Kokopelli Trail (past FKT), Comstock Epic and the Coconino 250. He’s also won various ultra races including the Tour Divide, x8 time Arizona Trail 300 winner, Colorado Trail, Trans North Georgia, Stagecoach 400, Fat Pursuit, and many more. In 2023, he became one of the few people (4th ever) to complete the Continental Divide Trail by bike, not to be confused with the Tour Divide, this is almost entirely single track and difficulty level is magnified. He’s a professor and has his PhD in geological sciences and a humble and generous person who somehow finds the time to do all these things and give back to the community and advocate for the use of public lands.----------------https://www.ultramtb.nethttps://backcountry-mtb.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt.refsnider/https://bikepackingroots.orghttps://protectourwinters.org----------------Amazing Products/Companies I UseSquirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!Kahtoola - https://kahtoola.comDispersed Bikepacking Gear - https://Dispersed.bike----------------https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected](00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsor Mentions(00:03:29) - Guest Introduction and Achievements(00:05:07) - Early Challenges and Learning Experiences in Bikepacking(00:09:21) - Water Management and Survival Strategies in Harsh Conditions(00:11:56) - Winter Riding and Conservative Gear Planning(00:13:23) - The Humbling Nature of Endurance and Continuous Learning(00:14:00) - Gear Strategy and Maintenance for Long-Distance Bikepacking(00:19:24) - Mechanical Skills and Problem Solving in Bikepacking(00:22:44) - Sleep Deprivation in Ultra Endurance Racing(00:32:43) - Injuries and Recovery in Endurance Sports(00:33:38) - Experience with Ultra Running and Its Physical Demands(00:37:29) - Cross-Training and Its Impact on Endurance Performance(00:38:45) - Challenges of Permitting and Organizing Ultra Endurance Events(00:51:21) - Community Engagement and Stewardship in Bikepacking(00:52:32) - Route Building and Maintenance for Bikepacking(01:00:28) - Vetting and Supporting Route Stewards(01:01:47) - Building a Network of Route Stewards and Community Support(01:04:00) - Founding and Growth of Bikepacking Roots Organization(01:08:32) - Rapid Fire Questions: Personal Preferences and Experiences(01:14:24) - Promoting Coaching, Routes, and Advocacy Organizations(01:17:37) - Closing Remarks and Gratitude----------------#endurance #bikepacking