How old is too old to race bikepacking events? In his latest video, 51-year-old Dean Anderson explores this question, which documents his experience at the 2024 Lost Elephant Ultra Race in British Columbia earlier this month. Watch it here…

This year’s Lost Elephant Ultra Race in British Columbia, Canada, followed a 310 or 480-kilometer route through the East Kootenays, challenging riders with rough tracks, hike-a-bike, and scorching temperatures that tested everyone’s limits. Among the finishers was 51-year-old Dean Anderson, who put together a video recap of his ride and shares his thoughts on whether or not he’s too old for these types of events. Watch his seven-minute video below.

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“Age has nothing to do with it. The ride itself is something to be cherished.”
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