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Raid '17
In September 2017 65 Degrees North took a team of seventeen riders from coast-to-coast along some of the toughest roads in the Pyrenees.
Starting on a beach by the Atlantic and finishing in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, such a route is known in the cycling world as a ‘Raid’.
Raid ’17 was a journey in a number of ways. It was physically a journey of some 720km (450 miles) climbing at least 11,000m (36,000ft) of hill and mountain, and on many days following in the tracks made famous by of the Tour de France.
It was also a journey for all the individuals who made up the mini-peloton. Each rider had to overcome significant challenges in order to achieve the levels of fitness and skill required to get to the start line, and all suffered pain and hardship at different levels during the seven day ride.
Raid ’17 was a true demonstration of ‘Rehabilitation Through Adventure’.
65DN hopes that this endeavour will encourage many veterans who wish to challenge themselves and prove yet again that there is life beyond injury.
“Raid ’17 will be an immense test of physical and mental endurance for all who participate. It will be a true journey of discovery which will have lasting effects”
The team were packed, warmed-up and ready to leave Ax-Les-Thermes by 8.30am. A huge 154km stood between them and the Mediterranean Sea where they would... Read More
A cold but beautiful morning greeted the team as they prepared to set off on the penultimate day of their epic coast-to-coast challenge. The climb... Read More
The team were rewarded with spectacular sunny views after another long hard push to the top of Col d’Aspin where lunch awaited them. Despite several... Read More
The 3rd day of the epic 450 mile cost-to-coast endeavour took the team over some incredibly steep and challenging Cols. The views were breathtaking as... Read More