The Tour Divide -- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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  • @linesided
    @linesided Рік тому +154

    This is the way a trip report should be. Some trail eye views. Some big bags under your eyes by day 3. The greasy burger, the crappy weather. The filthy bike. Nice change to the oft-romantic version of long distance racing. Good route planning to hit so many hotels. Smart to put your health number one. No bike race is worth losing it.

  • @drwatsonpe
    @drwatsonpe Рік тому +93

    Rhabdo is no joke...you are lucky you didn't end up in renal failure. I'm glad that you made the difficult but appropriate decision to backtrack and, perhaps, save your life. As a physician, I've seen a few who weren't quite as lucky.

    • @TheMisterSpok
      @TheMisterSpok Рік тому +5

      Not "perhaps". Going back did save his life. Doing another 50 miles could have made it worse, to the point of kidney failure.

  • @garyonnen7634
    @garyonnen7634 Рік тому +16

    Great video. The cow bells would drive me nuts.

    • @TedKing1
      @TedKing1  Рік тому +7

      Seeing a grizzly would also not be the best. Ha!

  • @ferruccio4531
    @ferruccio4531 10 місяців тому +4

    you took the right decision and lived to fight another day. great video.
    ciao from Venice (Italy)

  • @escsniper
    @escsniper Рік тому +48

    Ted, I learned more from this video about ultra-distance riding than I have from watching 100 success stories. It was raw. It was real. And I truly appreciate your willingness to share this experience with us. Glad you are OK, and I look forward to seeing your next adventure.

  • @GMoneyLove
    @GMoneyLove Рік тому +49

    This is hero level stuff, Ted. Not because of the epic nature of doing the ride itself, but being open and honest enough to know when its time to call it. Always tough, but your health (rhabdo is no joke) and family are what is most important. The adventures will be there for next time! Keep at it. Cheers.

  • @rossolimo4981
    @rossolimo4981 Рік тому +21

    Your final monologue - so honest, heartfelt, introspective, beautiful - is important for all of us to hear. Another amazing video - Thank you!

  • @jimgoodyear1136
    @jimgoodyear1136 Рік тому +23

    This is one of the more honest inside looks at the Tour Divide that I've seen. You captured the epic-ness of this event.

  • @spungieful
    @spungieful 11 місяців тому +3

    Ted, Warriors status with your fitness, planning, commentating and more importantly..decisions. Very tight. Thanks for sharing.

  • @yumyumhungry
    @yumyumhungry Рік тому +19

    I completed the Tour Divide this year and also noticed my face got extremely puffy as if I was stung by bees. I think my entire immune system just went nuts on me from the stress I was putting my body through. The good news was after Lima my body seemed to find an equilibrium. The swelling in my face went down and the pain in my legs went away. I had a whole host of other problems with my body, but it seemed to accept the effort I was putting in.

    • @mgrant6607
      @mgrant6607 Рік тому +8

      I haven't done the TD, but I went thru BUD/S (SEAL training) and after hell week everyone's body swells up to the point where you can't wear shoes for a week. I think its a typical physiological response to extreme physical exertion and no/little sleep.

  • @wprann
    @wprann Рік тому +12

    Thank you for showing ALL sides to riding a bike! Taken care and see you on the flip side! 🚴🏻💪❤️

  • @jerseybarrier64
    @jerseybarrier64 Рік тому +9

    This was really a special watch. So well done. Thanks for sharing the highs and lows.

    • @TedKing1
      @TedKing1  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! Lots of work to make it. Happy it’s sharing good vibes!

  • @yveshennequin1616
    @yveshennequin1616 Рік тому +1

    "recognize the priorities" ! 🙌🙌
    Big up Ted !

  • @TheBeautifulBike
    @TheBeautifulBike Рік тому +1

    Always pro Ted. That is some rugged country. Now I’m gonna watch “200 on 100” again. 🙌🏼🌟

  • @jdeckard1243
    @jdeckard1243 Рік тому +3

    Firstly , thank you for putting the effort in to film your ride. Secondly , thank you for sharing it with us mere mortals. Thirdly , Ted King lives to ride another day.

  • @keepingtherubberdown5715
    @keepingtherubberdown5715 Рік тому +9

    Thanks for the recap @TedKing I followed your dot during the event and already knew the outcome. I am hoping you are doing better.

  • @gmjohnson77
    @gmjohnson77 Рік тому +9

    Ted, you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing. I scratched on the TD in 2017 (I have not been able to return yet). This video brought tears to my eyes.

  • @billmcdowell4826
    @billmcdowell4826 Рік тому +7

    Glad you'll be ok. There's always another day or not. You had accomplished alot in your bicycle life. Take care and see you on your other adventures. ❤

  • @richardvaughn168
    @richardvaughn168 Рік тому +8

    Rhabdo is no joke. You went to the edge and slid over. Digesting your muscles is no fun! Glad you are doing better and appreciate you sharing your story.

  • @markgrumke2193
    @markgrumke2193 Рік тому +5

    What a great feeling to have family back home and to be able to carry that love and their strenghts with you. Congrats on a big effort and glad you are recovered and healthy.

  • @curtbrown7967
    @curtbrown7967 Рік тому +1

    Good on ya! Take care

  • @mycoolcar
    @mycoolcar Рік тому +1

    It’s 6am, I’m eating breakfast and watching this. I don’t have enough time to watch all of it now, but I will come back. Thanks for putting this together. At 5:52 it’s Joe Nation!! (He came 3rd)

  • @ryangregohara
    @ryangregohara Рік тому

    We’ve spent so many days shuttling the kids on that flowy section after the suspension bridge! Love it.

  • @j159423
    @j159423 Рік тому +6

    I was rooting for you and was disappointed to see the DNF but your health and the well being of your family should always come first. Tough decision but no question that it was the right one. Looking forward to your next adventure!

  • @niklashbg
    @niklashbg Рік тому +2

    The level of openness and honesty of this report is just as spectacular as the views from the trail. Thanks for sharing this!
    Would really love to try this route someday, although with a full nights sleep in between every day.

  • @jayntina
    @jayntina Рік тому +2

    Ted, great perspective and vulnerability. We all enjoyed the journey with you. There is no perfect script.

  • @iTGbuDeeV
    @iTGbuDeeV Рік тому +8

    Sucks that we're RhabBros, but so glad you had people in your corner to help you identify it and get through it. I spent 6 days in the hospital on fluids with Rhabdo almost exactly 1 year ago. My arms are still not back to normal. Live to fight another day!

  • @idriysmcfield7631
    @idriysmcfield7631 Рік тому +1

    Glad you’re alive. Good seeing your at SBT GRVL.

  • @shanelaird9032
    @shanelaird9032 Рік тому +4

    I was waiting for this one, great video! Good call, when your health is in jeopardy it’s always the right decision 🤙🏼

  • @jamesbrittain9564
    @jamesbrittain9564 Рік тому +1

    The REAL Divide. This video beautifully captures the raw humanity that makes this race so compelling. It's a vivid reminder of how swiftly life can shift, especially on the Divide. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

  • @ianbarr4716
    @ianbarr4716 Рік тому +3

    Ted, I listen to your podcast weekly (or whenever you find the time to post). I watched your progress as the GDMBR started and wondered what happened. You are a true class act, an amazing ambassador for the sport and an inspiration to people everywhere. Thank you so much for this vlog. Your open, honest and vulnerable self has brought you up to an even higher level of human (if that's even possible) Cheers, bro.

  • @simonguard5087
    @simonguard5087 Рік тому +1

    Sat here in the South of England, home comforts - I’m a great admirer of you and the way you apply yourself in life, even more so now because you recognise what’s important. Thankyou Ted King

  • @waynekurtz5558
    @waynekurtz5558 Рік тому +2

    Appreciate the recap Ted. Sorry it did not go to plan, but smart decision with everything you had going on. Onward and upward!

  • @chrlmlln9018
    @chrlmlln9018 6 місяців тому

    Thank you, sir, so very much for sharing your start section and riding the Tour Divide, you did great, and yes you also made a wise decision take care of your health in order to recover and take very good care of your most important health need and not take any risks!
    The Tour Divide is still there waiting for your ride in future, if you wish to ride it again all the way to the Mexico border, and when being perfectly healthy and then being able to enjoy every minute of it, the most important is that you are safe and healthy! May you be most richly blessed and enjoy your time to be spending time with your loved ones and spend time with your friends!
    I hope you are all well now and doing good in every aspect!
    You made such a honest and very fine video footage of your adventure starting from Canada!
    Stay blessed every minute you, and your whole family and loved ones! Best regards from Sweden! 🙏👍💖

  • @mycoolcar
    @mycoolcar Рік тому +1

    Ted, I watched all the way to the end. You made the correct decision, and you know it was the best thing to do, I’m just saying it again in an attempt to remove any shred of doubt you may have. It’s a hard ride and a major undertaking.

  • @Andy_ATB
    @Andy_ATB Рік тому +6

    Glad to see you'll be okay. These events are brutal....and far tougher than we sometimes realise.
    I think Ric off GMBN also ended up in hospital during a 24 hour desert MTB earlier in the year. I think you were also in that race.

  • @windy415
    @windy415 Рік тому +2

    You’re a classy guy Ted!❤️🙏

  • @smoore5540
    @smoore5540 Рік тому

    There's always another time to attempt your goals, being fit and healthy. It might not feel like it at the time, the racer in you wants to carry on, but the father, son, friend, partner in you made the right decision. Chapeau. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚴‍♀️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @akatgif
    @akatgif Рік тому

    Thanks for taking the time to film and publish this video Ted

  • @arcoulant87
    @arcoulant87 Рік тому +1

    Chapeau great video thanks for posting onwards an up and rubber side down.

  • @saskhiker3935
    @saskhiker3935 Рік тому

    I am thankful you weren't feeling well near a town and not far into the backcountry with no way out. Your diagnosis was a serious one. Most importantly your Ok and you got to come home to your family.
    Thanks for the content Ted!

  • @GrantLundberg
    @GrantLundberg Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I’m so happy you made a good decision in a tough spot. The race will be there again. Take care.

  • @andrewrockwell1086
    @andrewrockwell1086 Рік тому +1

    Great recap of a phenomenal experience Ted. Really did a good job capturing the true nature of the highs and lows. Happy to have made your acquaintance and to have been able to lend a small hand here and there! (Also glad you never needed the bear spray!) . Give me a shout when you come back to check out our riding!

  • @JMar4K
    @JMar4K Рік тому +1

    This guy is amazing, I don't know how anyone does it this way as a race. Over 100 miles every day that's a lot of hurt on the body. I'd like to do this route one day just 50 miles a day at my own pace probably on an ebike to boot lol.

  • @jackiegammon2065
    @jackiegammon2065 Рік тому +1

    Like so many others have mentioned, I'm glad that you received treatment and can get back home. I'm sure it will be great to visit with your family and play with the kids. Take the time to take care of yourself, recover and enjoy Life. Vermont is a beautiful state, so enjoy it with your family and once again, you made the right decision. Thank You for sharing your story and reminding all of us that family is always the most important, and always there to help out. Take Care!!

  • @jwo011
    @jwo011 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video and what a scenery, my god. Thank you for sharing 🤟

  • @mahditavazoei7611
    @mahditavazoei7611 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the great report. We are not going to sacrifice our health for everything. Maybe later, much stronger. 👍

    • @TedKing1
      @TedKing1  9 місяців тому

      I appreciate it

  • @mikebird19
    @mikebird19 11 місяців тому +1

    THis long distance stuff is gnarly!!

  • @chrisbaum998
    @chrisbaum998 Рік тому

    Impressive effort Ted!! Thanks for letting us tag along on your epic adventure and showing us the good, the bad and the ugly side of this Tour Divide. Glad you made the right decision and are back home with family to recover!!

  • @erniemartineziidvmmba9220
    @erniemartineziidvmmba9220 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the good and the bad. Great video compilation and story. Ride on bro!

  • @frankkottwitz6279
    @frankkottwitz6279 Рік тому

    Glad you decided to get checked out you have given us all so much amazing content. Hope get well and spend time with your awesome family

  • @GerritD
    @GerritD Рік тому +1

    Rhabdo is brutal. Thanks for setting a real example for us all, pros and regular people, about how and when to listen to our bodies and make the call to stop

  • @jakegunther2548
    @jakegunther2548 16 днів тому

    Tough decision. Good call. Great video! Thank you!

  • @zacharyhelget
    @zacharyhelget 6 місяців тому

    This one got to me. I remember experiencing those emotions when I biked across the US. This vid is a very real and accurate portrait of going on a trip like that. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @beardsonbikes
    @beardsonbikes Рік тому

    Thank you for being so openly honest. Refreshing to see this, and that you are willing to share this adventure with us. Heartbreaking you had to quit the race, but health and family come first. Wishing you all the best!

  • @kyleweck2695
    @kyleweck2695 Рік тому +2

    You rule Ted! This was great and what a strong effort.

  • @RunBikeRun1
    @RunBikeRun1 Рік тому

    I know you hated to pull out but I'm glad that you made the wise decision to do so and that you are now well and rested. Enjoy your time with your family. Praying for you and yours! God Bless! 🙏

  • @raywood3439
    @raywood3439 Рік тому

    Impressive honesty & making the effort to film while undertaking such a gruelling effort. Putting the human into being 👏🏼

  • @toddwhite1956
    @toddwhite1956 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Effort. Glad you knew what your priorities are! I remember seeing you at my 2nd BWR (I did the wafer, 60 year old dude with a pacemaker). You inspire me to push harder!

  • @graffix11us
    @graffix11us Рік тому +1

    That was a hell of a ride, you made the smart decision. There is always next time. Great race report and thanks for the honesty as always! Feel better soon, though I'm sure time at home with family already has you on the right path.

  • @jadamski
    @jadamski Рік тому +4

    Daaamn that was a pleasure to watch! You have got to do more of those. Silk Road next year?

  • @elliotttampa
    @elliotttampa Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you stopped man... always next year!

  • @kawdenco
    @kawdenco 8 місяців тому

    Glad you made healthy choices and got well. Looks like 2024 is going to be fun. Thanks for the channel and for being real. Best.

  • @antoniocasablancasvilanova2207

    WOW. Pushed beyond the limit...so emotional and beautiful video. Thank you. Rest up. Enjoy life!

  • @Prettyboyskiingonleasedland

    Incredible story. I’m sorry you weren’t able to make it but I’m glad your well. Your very positive

  • @wadejacobson5126
    @wadejacobson5126 Рік тому +1

    Your health and family are everything. Well done, Ted!

  • @mowensmd
    @mowensmd Рік тому

    thx for this honest and amazing documentation. Rhabdo is super dangerous, so glad you made the right choices. As a doc, we can all want things like the summit we dreamed about and the drive/passion we know worked in the past...it takes real courage to NOT. Kudos Ted. Hope your future challenges and fun are inspired.

  • @budlacombe3651
    @budlacombe3651 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful vid/ story/ post TK - bravo

  • @KevinMoon-fo3ix
    @KevinMoon-fo3ix Рік тому

    My heart sank at “… back to Butte.” Smart decision, still so hard to let go. Ride on

  • @lydiagould3090
    @lydiagould3090 Рік тому

    Huge respect, Ted. You tell it as it is. , all the emotional highs and lows that one of the hardest bikepacking race brings with it. It must test the human body to it's limits. So glad you're ok. Rhabdo is a very serious illness , must have been very scary feeling so ill and not knowing what was wrong, miles from your family and friends.
    All the best for your next biking adventure😊😊😊

  • @shalakabooyaka1480
    @shalakabooyaka1480 Рік тому

    21:00 I said out loud "good for you" when you said no alarm lol, that's a well-deserved alarm skip lets be real. I think rest needs to be emphasized a bit more in ultra endurance. Great video man, I really enjoyed it a lot.

  • @DFlo780
    @DFlo780 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the incredible and vulnerable look into your Tour Divide attempt. Im sure the documentation aspect was... tiring to say the least some days... but I appreciate all the insight into a race that I can guarantee ill never be able to consider competing in haha. You're the peoples champ Ted and I think i can speak for everyone when i say we appreciate you and always cheer for you! Thank you for letting us live vicariously through your dope channel. Chapaeu and health is wealth!!

    • @TedKing1
      @TedKing1  Рік тому

      Ha, yes, it took a lot of effort to think of all the filming. I appreciate it.

  • @addingonbird1
    @addingonbird1 Рік тому +1

    I followed your insta and the podcasts but this is so much more raw. Thanks for sharing.

  • @victoriaweeks1448
    @victoriaweeks1448 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been to make that decision but I am glad that you stuck by it! Sounds like the docs are too. My husband used to always say: “Live to ride another day.” I hope you enjoyed your week and a half of freedom at home:)

  • @felixr5387
    @felixr5387 Рік тому

    All I can say is wow and damn! I can't even fathom attempting such a ride. Glad you are OK and hopefully you had a great time back home with family.

  • @KevinBikeTour
    @KevinBikeTour Рік тому

    Great job! It is amazing to see no snow this year at red meadow lake. Last year we had so much snow on tour divide! See on trail soon! Cheers 🎉

  • @ucanskixc568
    @ucanskixc568 Рік тому +1

    Since I knew you by some of your other adventures, I was following closely as I could, with the DOT, UA-cam and Instagram reports. I trust all is well as you lived to see another day!! Keep on riding. :)

  • @timcarnes3467
    @timcarnes3467 Рік тому

    Heal up brp. I appreciate your candid authenticity. Enjoy your surprise 1.5 weeks of rest.

  • @Highnoonshred
    @Highnoonshred Рік тому +2

    ThanksTed for creating such an honest and powerful video! Hope your July and August rocks and glad you got to experience montana in June! It was such a great month out here. Cheers biking brother!

  • @Mugochap
    @Mugochap Рік тому +1

    Great effort and insights Ted, thanks for sharing your Tour Divide story with us.

  • @thomascouture1346
    @thomascouture1346 Рік тому

    Super job Ted, So well done, and with the perfect attitude for the effort. Your health trumps everything and just to start, to take it on in the first place is the win. Chapeau!

  • @ecycled3d
    @ecycled3d Рік тому

    Ted. Epic story. Be kind to yourself. I know you will. Peace and respect!

  • @GratzRides
    @GratzRides 7 місяців тому

    Ted, timestamp 20:22 - I was the talkative dude after the start at the Sugarcane 200 (I can’t beLIEVE you let Dylan beat you! . I recall telling you about Northwestern Montana before we had that weird misdirected hillclimb up to the paved Lake Okeechobee trail, with you telling me of Vermont. 🤘🏼all hail #frankthewelder 🚲😃

  • @markrathkamp7681
    @markrathkamp7681 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I love the realness.

  • @blindgg
    @blindgg Рік тому

    I hated the ending for you but I loved watching this. I'm hoping to tackle the tour divide one day, thank you for sharing your story

  • @johnpayne2465
    @johnpayne2465 Рік тому

    A very good message to everyone. Be man enough to seek & take good advice. Thanks for this, Ted. Another day and it might’ve been a far worse story. It was very cool seeing Lael in the mix.

  • @benfoxworth9826
    @benfoxworth9826 Рік тому

    Godspeed, Ted. We grow more from experiences like yours than we do from most successes.

  • @diaztools
    @diaztools Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. The success event and hickups are what make our total of experiences. You made the right call. Love, peace, and healing.

  • @wesleycurrin1457
    @wesleycurrin1457 Рік тому +1

    This video showed me you are a bigger man than I thought you were.

  • @themississippikidful
    @themississippikidful Рік тому

    Great video TK better luck next year . When your video alerts pop up the BB King and Eric Clapton song "Riding with the King" swirls around in my head 😂

  • @kinyast1
    @kinyast1 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful insight!❤️🇰🇪👌🏿

  • @davelawlin1677
    @davelawlin1677 Рік тому

    Thanks Ted for posting this very real and transparent recap! Also appreciate your vulnerability in sharing the tremendous emotional journey associated with the substantial commitment to undertake the ride and in-turn felt disappointment to end. I'm learning at 65 that I'm not defined by disappointments and shortfalls in my cycling endeavors but rather instead treasure/enjoy all rides and the capacity to ride along with the beauty, simplicity, and soul refreshment afforded. Keep up the posts!

  • @JBean_COCR
    @JBean_COCR Рік тому

    Thank you Ted for the inspiring video, glad you are safe. It blew me away to see how far you ride in a day. It took me 9 days of riding to get to Flathead lake, but my 65 year old bad knee had failed. That one's been replaced and I have one more to replace next year. I do feel your pain about stopping, I did 4 rest days hoping my knee would come back, but sometimes you just have to know when to cut your losses even though it is not easy. I'm planning on 2025 for my comeback. Hope you get a chance again to give it a go.

  • @reggieimages
    @reggieimages 6 місяців тому

    wonderful real world stuff, thank you

  • @leebarrett4709
    @leebarrett4709 Рік тому

    Great film, thanks for sharing.

  • @rossellison6711
    @rossellison6711 Рік тому

    Thanks very much for such a candid and honest race report. I sincerely hope you have made a full recovery. As others have said, 'the right decision', especially with a condition that can cause permanent damage or worse. Stay safe.

  • @Gravelpilot
    @Gravelpilot Рік тому

    It’s all good, we’re still pulling for you no matter what event you ride in!

  • @darcymcdonald7734
    @darcymcdonald7734 Рік тому

    Wow, super inspiring. Thx for being vulnerable and sharing your real journey. Keep this great content coming

  • @slowwerthensnot
    @slowwerthensnot Рік тому

    A fun watch, thanks for sharing!

  • @robertmarr9104
    @robertmarr9104 Рік тому

    Thanks for the insider's view of the race. Some things are controllable and some aren't. Hope to see you back at the start in a future year.