Montreal cyclist first to complete the TransCanada Bike Race
A Montreal man has become the first person to complete the TransCanada Bike Race, the longest and, according to many, the hardest self-supporting solo cycling race in the world.
The race spanned 12,500 km, starting in the mountainous terrain of Whitehorse, then crossed all 10 provinces before finishing in St. John’s.“It’s bittersweet,” he told Global News in Newfoundland on Friday, hours after finishing his 60-day ride. He said a lot of the experience was about problem solving and to just persevere through. “You keep on going,” he said.The 35-year-old business intelligence analyst who works with Desjardins said he has participated in ultracycling races before, but nothing of this magnitude.
The race rules allow him to use public services, like hotels and grocery stores. “I camped as much as I could when the weather permitted, and survived off truck stop and gas station meals — lots of fast food,” he told Global News.
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