Marie-Soleil Blais: Bikepacking & Chasing the Tour Divide

Ever wondered what it's like to race the Tour Divide bikepacking race? Well in this episode I speak to Marie-Soleil Blais, a former professional road cyclist who traded her sleek tarmac sprints for the gritty trails of bikepacking.  Marie-Soleil shares her transformation from chasing Olympic dreams to embracing the raw challenge of self-supported cycling adventures.


We discuss Marie-Soleil's first bikepacking adventure to her encounter with a grizzly bear just 45 minutes out of Banff. Her stories are a testament to her unyielding spirit and the mantra  - "When in doubt, keep going." Her tales of pushing past the brink of exhaustion during the Tour Divide, where sleep deprivation and relentless determination became her companions, will leave you both awestruck and inspired.


Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, Marie-Soleil's story is a powerful reminder that the greatest journeys often begin with a single pedal stroke into the unknown.


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