How I Tackled the Alps Divide Part 2: The Bike and Equipment
            In part one, I covered how I trained and prepared for the Alps Divide. Now, I’ll break down the
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        How I Tackled the Alps Divide Part 1: Training and Preparation
            🚲In part 2, I cover the bike and gear that I took with me.
This article is a look at
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        Alps Divide Diary
            The Alps Divide Ultra is a mixed terrain bikepacking event from Menton to Thonon-les-Baines. With 1,050km and 32,000m
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        The 2023 Trans Balkan Race
            A huge self-supported 1350km / 27,000m adventure of a mountain bike race from Slovenia to Montenegro via Croatia and Bosnia. I had an absolute blast. Here's my story:
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        (South)westward ho!
            A 10 day bikepacking trip across France along the GR65
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        The Hope 1000
            Racing 1,000km non-stop across Switzerland.
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        Col de Cenise
            A quiet gravel bike friendly col in the Aravis next to the Col de la Colombiere. 2-3 hours, 25km, 1,300m.
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        Col de l'Ecuelle Loop
            A 50km gravel-bike or MTB friendly loop from Morzine. 3-5 hours, 1,420m.
        
     
    
            
    
        
    
        101 Switchbacks
            Switchback practice high up above Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval.