The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 132 - How To Survive the Wildest Multi-Day Enduro Race

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olijay (Jul 9, 2022 at 13:22)

This was probably my favorite podcast to date. Can pinkbike please just sponsor the Mikes to go to events all year and shoot the shit on podcasts afterwards? Pretty please??

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timfisher (Jul 8, 2022 at 11:20)

You guys probably know this already, but the airlines are required to cover your "reasonable" costs when they lose your bags, up to $1780/person. My family flew Air Canada to Switzerland in February and they lost 3 of our 4 bags for 2 days. I submitted $1000 worth of receipts for ski gear and clothes and they reimbursed me, no questions asked.

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mtmc99 FL (Jul 8, 2022 at 13:48)

I did not know this. Definitely how it should be but I wouldnt have been surprised to find out airlines gave us the shaft instead, thanks for sharing.

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eljefespeaks (Jul 8, 2022 at 15:03)

I was one of the 6 with Mike, and me and my buddy did have to buy a lot of replacement gear in order to be able to ride the first couple days before our bikes and (some of) our gear arrived.... I'll be submitting my claim to Air Canada in the next few days and we'll see how they respond!

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NZRalphy (Jul 8, 2022 at 15:34)

@eljefespeaks: let us know how it goes

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flipfantasia FL (Jul 8, 2022 at 15:39)

@eljefespeaks: give em hell, bud!

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xpzt (Jul 8, 2022 at 19:16)

@eljefespeaks: My bike never made it either and am still trying to get air Canada to reroute it the right way!

Quite the disappointment to have missed the race and a hassle to deal with it.

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eljefespeaks (Jul 10, 2022 at 8:08)

@xavierp: Damn! I'm really bummed that you got screwed worse than we did, and had to fully miss the race! We were very fortunate to be able to arrange some demo/rental bikes to use while waiting for ours to show up and 1 standup guy in our group stayed behind to work over the airlines and get our stuff and drive it out to our camp

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irideafrica (Jul 9, 2022 at 1:13)

Super bummed that so many Americans and Canadians had troubles with airlines but you guys in your boardies, thigh gaps and unplanned one-footers lifted my spirits remarkably any time I spotted you! Kudos on just keeping going and getting to the end

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Norknut FL (Jul 8, 2022 at 10:23)

These 1v1 convos are great

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redmountaingoat (Jul 8, 2022 at 14:43)

Just came back from Trans BC, which was the same week, and same format. I did trans Provence in 2016, and it s for sure raw, not Bike ready trail, typical Europe alps, vs bc being Canadian purposely build trails, even tho they re gnarly. Gotta say being in hotel vs camp is quite nicer!

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Burnttoast104 (Jul 9, 2022 at 18:16)

After a successful trip to a bike park (no big crashes or major repairs) I usually reward myself with a shirt or whatever they have at the mountain or bike shop in town. Seems cheaper than hospital bills and an incentive not to crash. How do you guys reward yourselves after a significant ride/trip? Post ride Tim Hortons? Something for your bike for treating you good? A warm Molson you found in your car?
Thanks love you dudes!

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mrchrisj (Jul 11, 2022 at 1:29)

This is great, I really enjoyed this episode.

I always enjoy the PB podcast, but this one really struck me with its sense if adventure.

And when Kaz says "it's tough" I can well believe it. I was tempted by the Stone King when I first heard about it, but I'm not ashamed to say that the scars of my last multi-day point-to-point put me off. This stuff is hard. It goes way beyond the stats... the logistics, the admin, finishing your 30-something-degree day with a 40-something-degree tent, and then getting your shit re-packed every morning... tough. Well done Kaz.

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Bomadics (Jul 8, 2022 at 9:45)

66,600 feet descending over 6 days, so 666+6 , just a coincidence, hmmmm?

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vw4ever (Jul 8, 2022 at 9:48)

Clearly he’s a beast, so there’s your number.

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 8, 2022 at 9:50)

There are no coincidences

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dtfyguh (Jul 9, 2022 at 13:25)

could mean he's super lucky haha

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Mtn-Goat-13 FL (Jul 10, 2022 at 11:19)

The irony of 666 is that its just made up (and by one group of dudes in one tiny place 1000s of years ago). Meaningless: “a human number” - an idea, an act, asong “heres a little number for ya.” IE - a con, an illusion. You can make anything outta anything, invest it with power or divest it of all power. Besides, 66,600 and 6 days is 4 sixes so it doesn't even count…

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Bomadics (Jul 10, 2022 at 14:48)

@Mtn-Goat-13: the ultimate irony is how little you understand numerology!

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Mtn-Goat-13 FL (Jul 10, 2022 at 15:11)

@Bomadics: Agreed - numerology (to math) is like astrology to astronomy. You're 100% correct.

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Ukugram (Jul 8, 2022 at 11:38)

Shortshorts for aero gainz!

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Stickyson FL (Jul 8, 2022 at 15:40)

Best review ever of the stamp composite pedals!

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HughBonero (Jul 9, 2022 at 5:05)

Congratulations on great effort and results Kaz!
Question please: Could take any 1 bike to this type of terrain/race/format what would it be? Thanks

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silverstanktions (Jul 12, 2022 at 8:05)

This was a great podcast. Kaz is clearly a man of steel to be able to wear damp clothes and shoes everyday and make it seem like it's no big deal. That sounds like hell!

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oldfut (Jul 8, 2022 at 10:30)

Going to crap all done at work this morning. Thanks guys!

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mikelevy Mod (Jul 8, 2022 at 14:01)

Same here

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BigHerm (Jul 8, 2022 at 21:59)

Checking pics, no cooter cutters found. - Disappointed Face -

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gspottickles918 (Jul 10, 2022 at 9:01)

Came here just to say Kazimers definitely for sure gotta be testing that new 200mm AXS dropper ;-)

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fartymarty (Jul 11, 2022 at 3:00)

@mikekazimer , @mikelevy - Decathlon is great. We have it in the UK and it's great for getting into a sport.

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whiteranger3 (Jul 24, 2022 at 10:44)

This “8ft” tall guy named Chris, what bike does he ride that fits him? Asking for other tall people

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heatproofgenie (Jul 8, 2022 at 12:49)

Can't wait to listen to this one. This event sounds brutal but amazing.

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Hardnacks (Jul 13, 2022 at 10:03)

Congrats on 10th in over 40 Kaz!

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jalopyj FL (Jul 8, 2022 at 10:06)

Another one!