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THE CHALLENGER'S CHECKLIST<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get ready before you go<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Read these tips carefully if you want to, like Charline, be able to smile when you reach the Tour Magne.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The 10-point checklist <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do you have everything you need for Tourmagne Challenge?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Motivation & commitment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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950 kilometers is quite a challenge… and it’s a real adventure !<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. A GPS, or even two, with the route loaded, and self-sufficiency <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This didn\u2019t exist in 1897, but today it\u2019s essential to complete the challenge. You’ll need it to follow the route, carefully mapped and tested to reveal the best trails and stunning views, and later to send us your ride… and receive your book!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Keep an eye on the weather <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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4. A bike that's ready, serviced and equipped for gravel. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are steep climbs, fast descents, and that on all types of terrain. So, you\u2019ll need something sturdy, tested, and tough!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. Your repair kit, for both your bike and yourself<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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6. Your safety kit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A helmet is a must, along with fluorescent gear and lights: even if you don’t plan to ride at night, you need to be prepared for the unexpected, and there\u2019s no street lighting in the countryside !<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Your supplies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are plenty of bakeries, small stores, and restaurants along the way, so you don\u2019t need to over-pack. But make sure to bring a stock of energy bars and dried fruits, to avoid running out of fuel.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Challenges are part of the adventure. Be prepared !<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Have you checked off all 10 points ? Now all that\u2019s left is to enjoy the ride...<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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8. Your steps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Estimate your travel time and plan your checkpoints… keeping in mind that it’s much more intense on the trails than on your couch ! Also, think about your accommodation, especially during peak tourist season.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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9. Your preparation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Even if you take it at your own pace, it\u2019s still a challenge, and it\u2019s gravel with some rough stretches… So, some bike training beforehand, especially with a loaded bike, is highly recommended!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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10. And now, it's your turn<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get ready for breath-taking views, heart-pounding moments, and to fill up on sensations, emotions, and unforgettable memories !<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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