Finding Refuge During the Race

In this chapter, the speakers share their unexpected stop at a private ranch during a storm, where they discovered a well-stocked store run by a couple. They highlight the importance of this stop for food and bike repairs, alongside a biker lounge that provided a much-needed refuge from the weather. Throughout the chapter, they also explore the psychological and physical challenges of extreme biking, focusing on food anxiety and the instinct to overeat amid intense exertion.