In this episode of the Freedom Trail Podcast, Steve Burnett sits down with 2026 Freedom Challenge winner Tim Deane to unpack the highs and lows, his preparation and experience on the trail.

Tim takes us behind the scenes of his winning race, sharing the countless decisions that ultimately led him to the finish line first. From race strategy and night time navigation to managing fatigue, and weather.

"It really is such a special experience and such a wonderful personal challenge. It's shared with such a strong community as well. There's a brotherhood and a sisterhood here that appreciate how hard it is for everybody to do this. It's special, but it's also damn hard. And whether or not you make it through to the finish, whether you have to pull out, amazing to see John Bowen after his seventh attempt being successful. Everybody's rooting for him. Everybody's sad for somebody who has to pull out for whatever reason. And we know they've gutted it out to that point. And eventually sometimes it's just too much. But we all appreciate what a beautiful but challenging endeavor this is, and that's why there's such a strong sense of community around it." Tim Deane

Full Freedom Challenge route description for a 21 day ride by Mike Woolnough

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