Watts Occurring The bike saved my life: Amy Hudson on her biggest cycling adventure | Watts Occurring Femmes
Aug 14, 2025
Amy Hudson, an inspirational cycling influencer, shares her extraordinary journey from a novice cyclist to completing the entire men's Tour de France route. She discusses how cycling saved her life while battling mental health struggles. Hudson recounts the physical and emotional challenges she faced on her solo adventure, emphasizing the importance of resilience and community support. Additionally, she offers insights into the logistics of long-distance cycling trips and highlights her excitement for future challenges in the cycling world.
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Solo Ride With Support Car
- Amy rode the full men's Tour de France route plus transfers solo with her husband supporting from a car.
- The ride covered 6,556 km and ~74,820 m of elevation over 28 days.
Bike As Lifeline
- Amy started cycling in 2021 after her husband bought her a bike and it became her refuge during a mental health crisis.
- She credits cycling with saving her life and helping her feel alive again.
Climbing Clears The Mind
- Hard climbs force focus on breathing and pedal strokes, which quiet intrusive thoughts.
- That single-task focus gave Amy mental relief when she was struggling with intrusive thoughts.