2020 CLOUDRIDE CANCELLED

2020 COVID19 REVISED

Breathtaking Events is a private events company, it's a self indulgent pursuit that I enjoy. I've had a lifetime of business interest in commercial event promotion and this is a simple extension of my interests in my 'retirement'. Contrary to the norms in business there is no financial gain, outside sponsorship or conflict of interest in promoting these events. Eventually they will be handed over to the Stewardship of those who follow and have an interest in them continuing. Their future is in the participant support they receive from those who want to step outside the bounds of normal and challenge themselves. Hopefully, all or some will continue on well past my expiry date. Steve Watson

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Why race and not just Tour?

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Our lost champion of ultra distance racing, Mike Hall answered this question following his US Tour Divide win in The Brooks Bugle, July 2016 ....

"Racing the divide has been a transformative experience for me in so many ways and in some way has touched almost everything I have done since. The trail might take the body to the physical place; covering vast distances through wild open and desolate landscapes alive with wildlife and changing before your eyes. The race however, the thrill of the chase, the potent cocktail of adrenaline, endorphins, fatigue, sleep deprivation, stress and finally relief, takes the mind to quite another. The personal satisfaction, confidence and empowerment from the achievement lasts a lifetime. For me this combination is untouchable.

This is why, for now at least, you can keep your nice, your leisurely and your convenience and if it comes to it, you can also keep your professional sports. This is not a tour and no, I do not want to slow down because I really don’t think I could possibly enjoy any more than I do."

Mike Hall 2016