I did not encourage any collaborations. It was sweet and lonely that night but it proved to be the winning move so Im glad I went for it.JB: 2009 established Tour Divide as the premier Divide race and now even casual cyclists are aware of it and turning into blue dot junkies. Where do you see Tour Divide evolving? Are you concerned that any replica Audemars Piguet watches unique qualities of the race are in danger?ML: As long as the uniquities are paramount, It can remain essential. They must be protected for all they are worth. That said, all things mature and there will always be a retro-grouch in every crowd whorefuses to be pleased. Less government, not more has always been a guiding principle of the racing.
It will be interesting to see if it can remain a totally democratic event going forward. I certainly hope so. I have always believed we should let Darwinism replica Baume&Mercier watches manage Divide racing but just as Darwinism is not necessarily the best form of management for the increasing global perspective, it may not always work for Divide racing either. Racing the Divide the way it was intended is super hard. Not for 99% of cyclists. Its important to convey that to prospectors in preserving an open participation format. Just because one can race without scrutiny of regulating bodies doesnt mean one should race.
Its certainly not for everyone.JB: Ive called you the Poet Laureate of the Continental Divide in the past. Youre truly in love with the Divide. What is it about the formation and its history and wildness that you seem to be acutely aware of when many in the field replica Gucci watches simply want to ride it fast so they can get the hell home?ML: As I mentioned before, the energy there is good. The people are unique. The history is very mixed and I embrace that despite all the done-wrongs. Its peppered with National gems and Superfund sites.
