Episode 93: Steve Halligan – Ultra Endurance Cyclist

July, 2023 – by Ross Burrage

Steve Halligan is proving to be one of the worlds most durable Ultra Endurance athletes.

He has been first across the line in many long distance races including the 6,200km Terra Australis. The humble Irishman also travels to all points of the globe to race against the worlds best. More recently finishing on the podium in two of the most brutal races on the calendar. The Silk Road Mountain Race and Africa’s new Grand Tour, the 2,750km Rhino Run. But it is his love for the iconic 4,400km Tour Divide offroad self supported bikepacking race, where he has finished in the Top5 in every edition he has raced, that has endeared him to the global bikepacking community. His 15Day18Hour PB in the 2023 Edition started with plenty of drama but this 47yo legend of the sport just keeps finding a way to be at the pointy end and continually improving his time.

There is plenty of racing left in Steve Halligan so jump on his Instagram @halligan.steve and cheer him on.

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116. Steve Halligan on the Silk Road Mountain Race

September, 2022 – by Steve O’Shaughnessy

This week, I bring you a conversation with Steve Halligan @halligan.steve about his experience on the Silk Road Mountain Race, A grueling 1895km route, with around 34,500m of elevation gain, which he finished in 8 days 6 hours and 35 minutes, taking 3rd place.

Steve’s resume of events is impressive having tackled the Tour Divide twice and has crushed other events such as the Timaru and the Tour Aotearoa. Steve takes a holistic approach to his racing and his life and shares some of his wisdom for a successful ultra endurance experience and the challenges he faced doing that in a country like Kyrgyzstan, where resupply options can be quite limited.

Steve is the co-owner of the Vibrant Living Retreat in Hanmer Springs New Zealand which he operates with his wife, Mary Jo. On offer are relaxing, replenishing, pampering, transformational and educational Wellness Retreats that support and inspire body, mind and soul.

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Episode 10. Steve Halligan – High Performing Ultra Bikepack Racer

Sept, 2020 – by Pedal On Podcast

Steve Halligan is an Irish Kiwi who is one of our highest achieving ultra bikepackers. He’s finished 4th at the Tour Divide, twice, and won the 6400km Terra Australis Epic in 2018. Steve and his partner Mary Jo run a wellness retreat in Hanmer Springs.

In this episode Steve tells us about his approach to competitive bikepacking, and has some interesting insights into that sport, and what it takes to compete. He also tells us about the Vibrant Living Retreat, the Masaka Cycling Club, having a plant based diet and how he maintains the mental strength to compete in ultra events.

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