A Dream Worth Living, Paperback/Andy Amick

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"This is why we ride the Tour Divide. In the span of a few hours, you can go from the brink of exhaustion in the worst possible conditions to an explosion of sunshine, amazing people, and breathtaking scenery." On Friday the 13th, under a full moon and falling rain, Andy Amick completed the first day of the 2014 Tour Divide race. Even with a year of training and preparation, the physical and mental challenges of the race pushed him further than he thought possible. During the 2700 mile race from Canada to Mexico, he climbed mountain after mountain, witnessed stunning sunsets, encountered the smiles and hospitality of countless people, crossed paths with a mountain lion, and rode through enough mud to last a lifetime. This is the story of one man's dream to race the Tour Divide and his determination to reach the finish. About the Author: Growing up in South Carolina, Andy Amick dreamed of adventures while building forts and playing in the woods. Once he discovered the joy of mountain biking during high school, he became instantly hooked. The lure of pedaling through the mountains brought him to Boulder, Colorado, where adventures awaited at every turn. He never looked back. The next twenty years found him enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. He and his wife continue to call Colorado home. When not working as a Software Engineer, he shares his love of the mountains with his two sons.