Ben Hildred : The Unseen Effect of Big Challenges
About this episode
Ben Hildred discusses the joy of biking and the unseen effects of big challenges.
This week we’re catching up with Ben Hildred. You probably know Ben from what, on the surface, look like climbing challenges. Like his recent mission to climb 1 million feet in 100 days. But Ben’s story isn’t really about climbing. For one thing, he’s doing these challenges on flat pedals, aboard a bike built for enjoying the descents. The joy doesn’t come from the climb itself, it comes from the ride, the experience, and the places it takes him, physically and mentally. Every time I chat with Ben, I come away wanting to ride bikes more, and this conversation was no different. So if you’re looking for a bit of motivation to get out and ride, hopefully this episode delivers. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Ben Hildred. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here . You can follow Ben on Instagram @benhildred . Sponsoring Partners Fox Racing Fox have just launched a fully updated Flexair range of jerseys, pants, shorts and gloves. Their lightest and most breathable gear ever. You can check out the complete range over at foxracing.com . Industry Nine Industry Nine are well known for their system spoke, but did you know that using it increases impact…
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