Todd Tanner is a man of many talents. He spent the 90s as a world cup downhill racer on the dominant specialized mtb racing team. After the turn of the century, Tanner reformed himself as a cross country grinder. Once again he rose to the top of the heap. Now Tanner has chosen to move into the realm of ultra-endurance and bike packing.
Todd Tanner racing the Solo 24 Hour World Championship with all his bike packing gear in tow
After several years of intense study and immersion, Tanner is once again perched on the pinnacle of his trade. Tanner’s skills as a bike racer are matched only by his singular focus and dedication.
In July 2009, Tanner decided to test his skills as an endurance rider and bike packer. Tanner, a resident of Eureka, Montana, decided he would ride his bike, unsupported, from his house to 24-Hour World Championships in Canmore, British Columbia. An off road trip of over 200 miles, everything he needed he carried on his bike: sleeping bag, tent, food, and everything else.
Upon arriving in Canmore Todd then raced, 24 hours, completing 14 laps and finishing an astounding 9th, with all of his bike packing gear. Once finished, in true Todd Tanner fashion, he rode home.
Tanner packed every piece of gear seen behind him over 200 miles to Canmore on his bike and then raced with it
Owner of iRide Adventures, a mountain bike touring company, Todd Tanner is sharing his expertise at a free clinic this Saturday, March 27th. Todd will speak about bike packing and endurance riding.
The clinic will be held at the home of Brad Remington in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For your chance to learn the art of bike packing and endurance riding from one of the best, RSVP by emailing todd@irideadventures.com by March 25th.
Don’t miss your chance to learn everything you need to know about bike packing from one of the best riders in the business.
The clinic will be at: #5, 4948 126th Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 0A9
To read more about Todd's ride at the 2009 Solo 24 Hour World Championships click here for the race recap from the official website
Todd Tanner prepares for the 2009 Solo 24 Hour World Championship start
Tanner puts his expertise in bike packing to the test at the 24 Hour World Championship
Even with all his gear Todd Tanner descends as well as anyone.
