Kelowna's Meaghan Hackinen has won the 2024 Tour Divide, bike race which runs from Banff to New Mexico
After riding for 15 days and 23 hours, through rain, snow and mud, Kelowna's Meaghan Hackinen touched the US border sign in New Mexico, solidifying her place in Tour Divide history books.
By the time riders arrive in Antelope Wells, New Mexico, they will have climbed nearly 200,000 feet of vertical gain, which is equivalent to climbing to the summit of Mount Everest from sea level seven times. In addition to winning the women's race, Hackinen also finished 7th overall. She arrived shortly after sunrise on June 30, one hour shy of her 16th day of continuous riding.
One of Hackinen's strengths is her ability to ride with speed on little sleep. She spent many nights riding under the stars, breaking only to snuggle up in her bivouac on the side of the road for a brief rest or to refuel. When inclement weather forced stops, Hackinen would stay in a hotel room for a few short hours to rest until the storm passed and it was safe to ride again.
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