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Mar
18
2012

Mongolia Bike Challenge Interview

Here’s an interview with the good folks from the Mongolia Bike Challenge. Its just over 4 months till the 3rd edition fires off! http://www.mongoliabikechallenge.com/en/blog/2012/3/

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Mar
13
2012

West Coast Training

Training on the west coast has been superb these past few weeks. The achilles tendon is still tender from the 24 hrs of OP and swells up pretty fast if I go hard, so instead it has been alot of long slow base mile rides. The riding in Victoria is great for this. 3 of the […]

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Mar
2
2012

World Solo 24hr MTB Championships Interview

Interview in Canmore Alberta, Feb 13th 2012 [vimeo 37451116 580 350]

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3 weeks ago I was waking up at Gokyo Lake (4800M) and had a choice of a straightforward 22 km hike downhill to Namche Bazar, or a 30 km back-route over a snow covered Renjo La Pass (5350m) which hadn’t been open for a while🏔. Looking for an adventure and a bigger training day I chose the unknown Pass. Stopping half way up Renjo La to put ice spikes on, a trekker came blazing by me, the first time in 2 weeks this had happened 🏃 . I quickly chased this guy down who was travelling light and obviously on a mission. This was @tylercandrews , a pro runner for @hokaoneone , he was training to set a new record on the Everest Base Camp Trek. We would spend the next 4 hours together heading over the pass and into some waist deep snow on the other side as we blazed a trail. Eventually we hit drier ground, stopped at a teahouse for lunch, and then he took off running downhill to Namche to set a new record on the 3 passes trek. We’d later hang out in Namche for a few nights before he took off to Lukla and then ran Lukla-Everest Base Camp-Lukla in 23 hours 40 minutes to set a new FKT. Meanwhile I caught a helicopter to Solukhumbu to kickstart on the bike training again 🚁 . You never know what will happen when you head out into the World, the first step is often the hardest but the adventures that lie ahead and the people you’ll meet will more often then not make it all worthwhile 🌎 ✌️. Until the next adventure some rest days lie ahead here in locked down Nepal 🔒 🇳🇵. @7meshinc #safeescapes @clifbar #makeitgood @julboeyewearna @klymit #renjolapass #everestregion #himalayas #solotrip

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When I left on a solo trip to the mountains over a month ago the World was mostly functional outside of China. Things change fast 💨. From freedom to a full nation lockdown overnight. The mountains still seem like a good place to be and it’s a great reminder to never take things for granted. Next story.. 7 years in Nepal 🇳🇵..🧐? @konabikes #konaescape @7meshinc #safeescapes @clifbar #makeitgood @klymit @julbo_eyewear #lifechanges #lockdown #nepal #himalayas

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If you’re still allowed to ride where you are here’s some tips for going Solo right now 🚲 .

1. Tell someone where you are going.
2. Take a cell phone or @garmin inreach tracker if cell coverage is sketchy. @strava also offers a tracking option.
3. Don’t take risks. The last thing hospitals need right now are more patients.

4. Don’t stop at stores for food or water, pack it all from home.
5. Don’t stop to interact with other people unless you keep a 2 metre distance from them.
6. Try to pick routes which will limit social interaction, further away from town centres the better.
7. Be ready to be self sufficient to get yourself back home in case of a mechanical. Pack tube(s), pump, chain tool, allen keys, patch kit & chain lube.

It’s important we find a way to keep moving/riding the best we can these days but it can’t be at risk to any Coronavirus transmissions 🦠 !
The better we follow our Governments recommendations and restrictions the quicker we will all get out of this mess🤜. @konabikes #konaescape #konaheihei @7meshinc #safeescapes @blackburndesign #nepal #himalayas #gosaikundatrek #stayhealthy

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Group riding is a thing of the past right now but going solo isn’t so bad. I’m keeping it as safe as possible by packing all food/water to prevent stops, and sticking as far in the mountains away from civilization as possible🏔. It’s not really training anymore but more about keeping a healthy state of mind and spirit🌞. @konabikes #konaescape @7meshinc #safeescapes @girocycling @rideshimano @clifbar #makeitgood #farout #mountainhideaway

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Our group has enjoyed the past 11 days secluded up in the mountains of the Solukhumbu✌️. Authorities claim theres been just 1 case of Corona in Nepal, but with looming bans coming into place our group decided to dispatch so riders can get home to isolation in case things take off here. @konabikes #konaescape @7meshinc #safeescapes @nepalcyclists @clifbar #makeitgood #solukhumbu

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In these wild times it’s more important then ever we still continue to do what we love to do and enjoy some activities and the great outdoors. It’s easy to get consumed with World news and the rampant social media panic, but it can also bring us down faster then we realize. The mountains have been my escape from the negativity lately, first solo and now with a small group in the isolation of the Himalayas. Our phones are 99% off, and our minds and souls are in the mountains. We’ll keep up to date on this Pandemic via 1 or 2 reliable news sources and do our best to stay out of trouble through these times. Stay safe, stay strong, take all the precautions and lets look after each other. Brighter days will be ahead 🙏. @konabikes #konaescape @7meshinc @clifbar #makeitgood @julboeyewearna @uswesports @klymit #nepal #himalayas #isolation

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With all the uncertainty in the World right now the mountains seem like a good place to be🏔🙌. @7meshinc @clifbar @klymit @nepaltourism #nepal #himalayas #cholapass #trekking #makeitgood

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12 days ago I was sitting in Kathmandu starting to fall into a bit of a hole 🕳 . Racing/training in Europe fell through, shoulder was buggered and the Asian smog had the system choked up 🥴. Life’s to good and way to short to let the days slip by, so off on a one way ticket into the unknown of East Nepal I went 🛫🇳🇵. The adventures that have transpired since have been all time✌️. Bagged a 5050 M peak today, ate a good Dhal Bhat last night, and tommorows training will take place under the shadows of Everest 🤩🏔. There have been tough days along the way, rain and snow storms, a sprained ankle and some rough nights sleeping in barn like structures but it’s all part of the journey. Onwards life goes🥾... @7meshinc @clifbar @julboeyewearna #nepal #himalayas #solukhumbu #ebc #lifesadventures #7mesh #missionjersey #farsideshorts #clifbar #makeitgood #solotravel #alternativetraining

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Trekking from Tumlingtar in east Nepal to the Everest region this past week along an ancient trade route with Tibet was an eye opener🇳🇵🌲. Crossing 4 passes above 3100 M, sleeping in basic Nepali infrastructure, no cell, no wifi and only 3 other trekkers until the Everest region. There’s so much more to explore in this World 🌎✌️. For now it’s back to cross training, using the landscape, elevation and luxuries of the Solukhumbu to get this season back on track 🏔 💪. #nepal #trekking #backroute #himalayas #adventure #traderoute #namchebazar @balancepointracing

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Plans have not gone accordingly the past few weeks so I made plan B, and am now deeply immersed in the Nepali countryside🇳🇵 . The landscapes are nice but the real treat has been watching the locals go about there daily lives. Watching a 70-80 yr old lady walk by you barefoot, carrying much more then your 40 lb backpack with a smile on her face puts things into perspective. Another week out in the mountains and fingers crossed things will be ready to roll back on two wheels 😊🏔👍. #nepal #backwoods #himalayas #planb

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The 2020 Race Schedule is shaping up and can be found at www.corywallace.com 📰! Link is in Bio🧐. @konabikes @rideshimano @clifbar @girocycling @wildernesstrailbikes @julbo_eyewear @balancepointracing @radicallights

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The 2nd Himalaya High Altitude camp is set for March 12th-23rd, this time in a new settting in the Solukhumbu🏔! This region is the gateway to Mount Everest and full of trails ranging in elevation from 2300 M- 4000 M. This is a funded camp for the selected Nepali riders, thanks to those who donated to the Annapurna 24 this past November 🙏. Interested foreigner riders are also invited, this is unfunded, message for details. For more information check out the @nepalcyclists instagram or facebook pages 🇳🇵✌️. #highaltitude #annapurna24 #ncrr #futuretalent @konabikes @rideshimano @clifbar @7meshinc

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I’ve had a good stretch staying injury free the past few years but a water pipe on a Nepali trail turned things upside down a few days ago. The result, a shoulder dislocation requiring a 4 hr journey out of the hills to the nearest hospital to get it eventually reset. Thanks @tamangroan, @surajranamagr and @ussaaknal for the help getting out of a tricky situation. Bummed to be missing @andaluciabikerace this week but better to recover properly back to 💯 before jumping back into the action. Now back to the drawing board...🧐. #crash #timeout #lifesarollercoaster #nepal

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It’s going to be a long season with some of the biggest races coming September-November this year. Thus, we’re easing into things with Himalaya trekking, vacay training in Thailand and most recently my brothers @ajaypanditchhetri wedding and the @himalayanoutdoor Festival back in Nepal✌️🇳🇵. It’s great to mix things up to keep the motivation high, which I’m proud to have done over the past 18 years of racing and adventuring😄. Onwards and upwards ✌️. #keepitreal #kathmandu #wedding #nepal #offseasongains #almostgotime @thebenchbikeshop
Wedding Pics 1-2 📷: @ananta.78
Podium 📷: @i_am_arunkarki

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Not a good day to ride a bike around the Kathmandu valley 🚲😷🥺. 3 basic essential body needs are Air, Water and Food. Seems like this was forgotten somewhere along the line. Air pollution is a silent killer which we can control. This isn’t just a problem in Nepal but much of Asia and other spots around the World these days. It’s time to change this, one step at a time. If you can walk or ride a bike instead of driving, Do It! We can all make a small difference which will eventually add up. The Kathmandu valley is a beautiful place to be and the training grounds are World class, but where has all the good air gone!?🧐 #beatairpollution #letsfixthis #maskmandu😷 #airpollution #thereisasolution #kathmandu

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Tour of Thailand🇹🇭:Northern Section (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai) - Temples,Buddhas, hills, double d’s, backroads, smog and bikes ✌️. @konabikes @7meshinc @clifbar #thailand #wintervacation #wintertraining #travelgram

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Riding Thailand 🇹🇭✌️. @konabikes #konaheihei @7meshinc @uswesports @clifbar @rideshimano @wildernesstrailbikes 📷 @stevethomaspix

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Traversing a deteriorating bridge on the back routes of Thailand 🇹🇭. @konabikes @7meshinc @uswesports @clifbar #exploring #thailand #backroads #konaheihei #makeitgood 📷: @stevethomaspix

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