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Always Riding's good friend Kevin 'Blackhound' Cunniffe is taking part in the epic 'Tour Divide' race through America this year, and here, the intrepid adventurer arrives for the start of his long awaited challenge...
I am now in Banff with my internet time running out quickly in the local library and a dodgy keyboard! Weather has been mixed but 70 riders here for the Grand Depart tomorrow mornng, mid afternoon UK time.I have made a few last minute changes to kit getting rid of a little weight including my spare jersey. My legs feel god though and I hope to have a good ride. Man of the passes in Canada, Montana and through the Teton's have been re-routed to lower elevations which should mean less climbing - but still 2,700 miles to Mexico. This will be a great adventure whatever happens.
Some very sparse set-ups - hope they have enough clothes.
The race can be followed at this site:
www.tourdivide.org
The 'Leaderboard' will show my position via Spot satellite I will be carrying. Some additional commentary will be on the 'blog'tab.
Enjoy your riding over the summer and my particular thanks to Pete and Leire at Always Riding for providing some great kit which I will continue to abuse over the next month or so. Oh yes, and you can follow my progress on Twitter as well over @blackhound59.
