“Grizzly bear attacks are a major hazard when cycling through Alaska”

Oli France, 33, from Lancashire, rode 3,500 miles from Death Valley in California to Mount Denali in Alaska

In March 2024, I embarked on a ride that’s part of my Ultimate Seven project, where I’m aiming to journey from the lowest to the highest points on all seven continents. After years of dreaming, researching and gaining experience, I was ready to take on what would be the most physically, mentally and logistically demanding challenge of my life. The early days of the ride were gruelling. Three days in, I was battling strong headwinds in Nevada, already feeling the strain mentally as well as on my body. I had two young children at home, and the thought of being away for 10 weeks, combined with the physical pain and the pressure of staying on schedule, had me doubting whether I could finish. I had to push through the pain…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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