The Raid 17 Team: The Final Day!
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
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”
~ Jonathan Thomson, 65DN Patron
Raid '17
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The Raid 17 Team: Day 6
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
Raid 17 Team: Day 5
Despite the rain and a few aches and pains the team set off with huge smiles on their faces and a strong determination to continue... Read More
The Raid 17 Team – Day 4: Part 2
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 Raid 17 Team – Day 4: Part 1
A beautiful day greeted the team as they prepared for the challenging day ahead of them which would see them cover 96km and 3000m of... Read More
The Raid 17 Team: Day 3
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
The Raid 17 Team: Day 2
The team set off in two groups to give Chris a head start on his hand-bike. The weather was kinder with sunshine and showers and... Read More
The Raid 17 Team – Day 1: Part 2
The sun came out just as the team started arriving at the designated lunch stop. Jonathan had taken a small tumble off his bike, grazing... Read More