Best Emily McGuire Podcasts (2024)

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Josh Giddings Episode 1:25:33

1h ago1:25:33

1:25:33

For this episode I am joined by British rider Josh Giddings. Currently riding for Lotto Dstny Development Team, Josh has recently signed a 2 year Pro contract and is stepping up the Lotto Dstny World Tour team. Josh grew up riding and racing on the road and on the track and had success in both as a youth including winning the Youth Tour of Assen an…

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Life Happens then Comes a Book with Emily Hill 20:02

7d ago20:02

20:02

It’s not uncommon for people to use their emotional journey to springboard their careers into authorship. Emily Hill is no exception. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Emily chat about Emily’s journey from social work and ministry to becoming a published author, discussing her self-publishing strategy and her per…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Harrison Wood Episode 57:37

21d ago57:37

57:37

I'm excited to be back with a brand new episode of Cycling Talk Podcast and to be joined by a rider from my home county of Devon and rider for Cofidis, Harrison Wood. Harrison and I chat about growing up riding and racing in Devon and what its like to go from racing a small mixed age group field around Torbay Velopark for Mid Devon Cycling Club to …

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Discover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 22:52

9d ago22:52

22:52

Alison Nissen and Cathy Fyock, the Biz Book Strategist, share a conversation about using books as a business strategy. Cathy explains that she works with professionals who want to write a book as a strategic move to establish themselves as thought leaders in their field. Covering the topics of crafting compelling book blurbs and author bios, benefi…

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Go Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 18:38

22d ago18:38

18:38

Lily Iona MacKenzie chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about her latest work, Dreaming Myself into Old Age. This hybrid memoir blends personal anecdotes with critical writing on topics such as poetry and art. Now, in her eighties, Lily is challenged by facing old age and all that comes with it. Determined to age gracefully and tho…

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The Balance Between Conflict & Empathy with Kyle Shoop 25:57

1M ago25:57

25:57

Novelist and attorney Kyle Shoop chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about adding conflict and empathy to build characters. A number of his novels also include lyrics—as a singer and songwriter, he adds links to his books for the audience to hear the songs for that character. Instead of just reading the lyrics, Kyle recorded that s…

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Surrealism and Authenticity in the Oral and Written Story with Angie Elita Newell 20:33

1M ago20:33

20:33

Angie Elita Newell chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about the challenges of writing about Canada's Indigenous history, Angie's modern-day colonialism experience, the significance of stories from various cultures and religious texts, and the power of shared experiences expressed through storytelling. As a trained historian, Angie…

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Is It Speculative Fiction or Real Life with Dr. Roger Smith 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

You might be surprised to know that surgical robots are used for over one million procedures every year. In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about his medical thriller series on robotic surgeons in the year 2050 and his real-life work with surgical robots over the last ten years. His novels include …

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Using Ancestery.com to Discover the Story You Thought You’d Never Know with Edward DiGangi 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with Edward DiGangi about his memoir, The Gift Best Given, a son's search and mother's journey, a timeless story of adoption, search, discovery, and reunion set against the backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s. Edward shares how his hunt for clues about his adoption opened doors to…

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Complex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Noah Hobbs Episode 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

For this episode I am joined by rider for La Conti Groupama FDJ and Great Britain, Noah Hobbs. Noah and I chat about growing up riding and racing in the UK and Europe as a youth rider before Covid hit in his 2nd year as an under 16. After losing most of his track and road seasons in 2020, Noah then made great progress as a Junior, representing Team…

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, DC with Steve McGuire 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, D.C. with Steve McGuire Steve McGuire, a retired Federal judge with a 32-year legal career in Washington, DC, joined Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast. Steve writes political thrillers inspired by his experiences in Washington. He believes that politics has always been about the same issues, but…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Cyrus Monk Episode 1:36:26

3M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

Joining me for this episode is Australian road rider currently racing with Q36.5, Cyrus Monk. Cyrus and I chat about his early memories of cycling as well as playing lots of other sports before heading to University and starting on his path to become a professional cyclist. Cyrus has raced all over the world with teams of all different levels from …

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Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary 20:28

3M ago20:28

20:28

Insert comedy into any story by sticking to the truth but changing one part. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tim O’Leary about his strategy to write an entirely true story, except for inserting a fictional narrator. Tim O'Leary is a Pacific Northwest-based short story writer who has published two collections of short s…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Alice Towers Episode 52:16

3M ago52:16

52:16

For this episode I am joined by British rider for Canyon-SRAM, Alice Towers. Alice and I chat about her progression through youth racing, starting with cafe rides with her dad and brother before joining her local club and beginning to train and race. Alice was a Junior when we went into Lockdown in 2020 and we talk about the impact this had on her …

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Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

Meet Modello Brown! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, Modello Brown turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilien…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Oscar Nilsson-Julien Episode 51:20

4M ago51:20

51:20

Today I am joined by former British Track and road rider now racing for France, Oscar Nilsson-Julien. Oscar grew up in London riding and racing as part of VCL cycling club. We chat about his progression through the youth and junior categories, the people who he raced with and the multiple British National titles he achieved. After competing as part…

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The Role of Women in Women's Fiction with Susan Shapiro Barash 19:38

4M ago19:38

19:38

Enjoy this Florida Writer Podcast interview with Host Alison Nissen and Susan Shapiro Barash, who writes under the pen name Susannah Marren. Susan shared about their career as a nonfiction author, having published 13 books on gender studies and women's societal roles. They also mentioned their teaching experience in the writing department at Mary M…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Seb Grindley Episode 1:09:58

4M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

For this episode I am joined my British Junior road and cyclocross rider Seb Grindley. I've followed Seb's progress since 2021 and after having him on the pod as a guest as part of a team episode a few years ago, I really wanted the opportunity to have a proper chat with Seb about his life in cycling so far. Seb started riding with his dad when he …

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Perserverence and Publishing with Zachary C Solomon 22:50

4M ago22:50

22:50

Check out this Florida Writer podcast as host Alison Nissen sits down with Zachary Solomon to discuss Zachary’s debut novel, A Brutal Design. The novel, set in an experimental Socialist city, explores the themes of fascism and how it can be disguised as modernism or humanism. The title also refers to the architectural style of brutalism, which is c…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Claire Steels Episode 1:26:04

5M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

Today I am joined by female British road rider for Movistar Team, Claire Steels. After growing up playing field hockey, Claire studied Psychology with Sports Science at university before getting into running and then duathlon which led to her representing Team GB in her age group. Alongside setting up her own personal training business, Claire bega…

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Use Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell 21:21

5M ago21:21

21:21

How can you become more attuned to your intuition? Have you ever wondered if you can train yourself to receive psychic messages? John Russell, a professional psychic and paranormal investigator, discusses his writing journey, his latest non-fiction book about enhancing psychic abilities, and the practice of psychometry with Florida Writer Podcast H…

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Learn to Read Your Work Aloud (in front of an audience) with Joyce Wagner 20:29

5M ago20:29

20:29

Do you read your work aloud in front of an audience? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen sits down with Joyce Wagner to talk about public speaking. Joyce helps authors overcome their fear of public speaking with a simple philosophy: Put your audience first. The fear of freezing or making a mistake often stops people from elevating th…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Nicole Koller Episode 1:17:21

5M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

This week I am joined by Swiss mountain bike rider for Ghost Factory Racing Team Nicole Koller. I'm so grateful to Nicole for sharing the highs and lows of her life in cycling so far. We chat about growing up cycling with her brothers, her progression through the Junior category and becoming the XCO Junior World Champion. We also chat about moving …

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Exploring the Universal with Kristy Smeriglio 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Kristy Smeriglio about using "The Garden of Earthly Delights" painting to create a psychological exploration of the human experience for her debut novel Falling into Fire. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Writing, Kristy merges two disciplines and realms of kno…

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A 30 Year Gap to Writing Success with Scott Hendrix 20:27

6M ago20:27

20:27

Scott Davis Hendrix shared his writing process and experiences with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen. He emphasized the importance of marinating the story in his mind before writing and discussed his journey of writing a book that started as a thought 30 years ago. Scott's first novel The Garden Spot was published in April 2022 and has bee…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Bob Donaldson Episode 43:42

6M ago43:42

43:42

I'm back for season 5 of Cycling Talk Podcast where I am joined by Pro and young riders in all disciplines of cycling to share their cycling life story so far. For this episode I am joined by under 23 rider for Great Britain and Trinity Racing, Bob Donaldson. Bob and I chat through his early experiences on the Road and Track through to his progress…

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Banish Writers Block with Victoria Gallagher 28:07

6M ago28:07

28:07

Imagine you are in a room of the best in your genre, ask these experts advice on what keeps you stuck. In this Florida Writer Podcast, renowned hypnotherapist Victoria Gallagher chats with host Alison Nissen about overcoming writers block and creating a best-selling mindset. Reframe how you think about your Work-in-Progress: Ditch the fear, doubt, …

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A Paranormal Researcher's Writing Journey with Heather Leigh, PhD 17:54

6M ago17:54

17:54

Heather Leigh, PhD, a paranormal researcher and writer, discussed her journey and work on the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen. Heather shared that her experiences with paranormal activity led her to write nonfiction books about her encounters and the history of various locations. She highlighted the importance of collecting data and …

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10x Your Author Publicity Budget with Karina Kantas of Author Assist 22:05

6M ago22:05

22:05

If you had 10x the book marketing budget you have now, what would you spend it on? On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Karina Kantas, author of 15 books and 16 International Film Festival Awards for documentary and book trailers, and discusses her company, Author Assist. Frustrated with the steep learning curve of becoming…

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Connect with Your Audience through Credibility with Mitchell Levy 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

What is your credibility quotient with your audience? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Michell Levy, a 2x TEDx speaker and international bestseller of over 60 books, about how authors can create a platform that connects with their target audience while promoting credibility, trust, and reliability. Mitchell Levy is Glob…

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Christmas Classics Look Back: The Muppet Christmas Carol 56:34

7M ago56:34

56:34

[Recorded in 2021] oO0ooOooooahhh!!!!! today we're discussing the Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog classic - 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. We love a film with a meaningful message, but especially when it's narrated by a blue furry Charles Dickens who hangs out with a rat. Jelly Bean, anyone? So get into your comfiest dressing gown, put some coal i…

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Capture the Attention of an RPLA Judge with Chet Meisner 18:14

7M ago18:14

18:14

Curious about the mind of a Royal Palm Literary Award judge? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Chet Meisner chat about things that make a winning entry. Chet explains that the audience needs to know how characters feel. What experience did that have and what keeps them going? If your protagonist is sad, what type of sad are the…

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Christmas Classics Look Back: Home Alone 43:04

7M ago43:04

43:04

[Recorded in 2020] Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals! We had to say that, didn't we? In this week's yuletide look back episode (approved by the American Dental Association), we discuss holiday favourite Home Alone. This film is more GOLD than Harry's tooth and taught us many things - like how to fend off burglars with an iron and deal with annoying…

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Christmas Classics Look Back: Love Actually 52:18

7M ago52:18

52:18

[Recorded in 2021] Give the carol singers at your door a quid and tell them to bugger off - it’s time for a Hey Now! Hey Now! Christmas Classics look back! We have waited approximately two years, seven months, three days, and I suppose an hour and thirty minutes to discuss today’s film - Richard Curtis and Bill Nighy GOLD! Love Actually. To us, thi…

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Purpose, Passion, and Conviction with Buck Martinez 21:51

7M ago21:51

21:51

Enjoy this inspirational Florida Writers Podcast as host Alison Nissen chats with J.L. Buck Martinez, President of ACE Leadership Group, a company dedicated to inspiring and developing men and women to achieve their highest potential. Buck may have started his career as an inspirational speaker, connecting with well over 50,000 student athletes, bu…

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Become a Successful Freelancer in 2024 with Laura Gariepy 23:54

8M ago23:54

23:54

In this Florida Writer Podcast, we welcome founder of Everyday by the Lake Laura Gariepy who shares with host Alison Nissen her strategies to be a successful freelance writer. 1. Have a clear understanding of your Why. Know the reason you wish to be a full-time freelancer. 2. Begin networking as early as possible. Continually build relationships in…

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Christmas Classics: Jingle All the Way 36:57

8M ago36:57

36:57

PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN! because it's time for a Hey Now! Hey Now! Christmas Classic. Emily and Barney are reviewing the Christopher Columbus and Arnold Schwarzenegger movie ‘Jingle All The Way’. Let this be your official sign to do your Christmas shopping before everything is sold out. Even Santa is feeling this economy! Pro tip: Best listened to wit…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Ben Wiggins Catch Up Episode 57:37

8M ago57:37

57:37

For this special episode I welcome back British Track and Road rider Ben Wiggins. After talking to Ben in early 2022, he joins me again to talk about his time as a Junior in 2022 and 2023. We chat about how he has progressed as a rider and the experiences he has had including being part of Team GB at a number of Nation's Cup events, riding at Track…

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The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants 45:14

8M ago45:14

45:14

Once you’re done listening to ‘Teletubbies Hit Parade’, how about you listen to the S6 Finale of Hey Now! Hey Now! - The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants starring Blake Lively and America Ferrera. All we have to say is, Welcome to the Kostas Appreciation Fanclub. Population us. P.S - IT’S CARMEN! THE NAME’S CAR-MEN. Pro tip: Best listened to with …

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27 Dresses 38:45

8M ago38:45

38:45

Holaaaaaa Pedro! Today Emily and Barney are reviewing the gorgeous Katherine Heigl and James Marsden film 27 Dresses. This movie masterpiece is for all the people who believe in love and marriage, but equally delete hinge every 5 working days. So grab a tequila, throw your romantic troubles aside, and tell Siri to play “Bennie and the Jets”. After …

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Write Something Worth Reading, Do Something Worth Writing, or Do Both! with Cindie Schooner-Ball 28:33

8M ago28:33

28:33

The life of a firefighter is not for the faint of heart. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen talks with retired Fire Captain Cindie Schooner-Ball about her book Sister in a Brotherhood, Stories from My Life as a Female Firefighter. Cindie shares her journey from first responder to award-winning author and the challenges she experienc…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Rory Townsend Episode 1:26:13

8M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

For this episode I am joined by road rider Rory Townsend who represents Ireland and will be joining Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team for 2024. Rory is well known by British an Irish fans after spending a number of years as part of Wiv SunGod, racing both domestically and around the world. We chat about some of his early memories of racing in Qatar and China,…

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Bring It On 36:32

9M ago36:32

36:32

Brrr, it's cold in here! I said there must be some Hey Now in the atmosphere! That's right, today Emily and Barney are discussing the Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union classic - Bring It On! This episode is for everyone who considers themselves sexy and cute, and popular to boot. Oh, and genuinely knows who The Ramones are. YA'LL READY FOR THIS? Pr…

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Discover the Less-Tapped Writing Playground of LinkedIn with Kathryn Montbriand 21:07

8M ago21:07

21:07

Did you know that only 1% of LinkedIn users create content, and they get 9 billion impressions a week? In this Florida Writer Podcast, Host Alison Nissen chats with LinkedIn Content Creator Kathryn Montbriand about how writers can make LinkedIn work for them. Kathryn Montbriand is a former Fortune 500 leader who took a career sabbatical after 10 ye…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Matthew Brennan Episode 1:16:31

9M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

In this episode I am joined by young British Road and Track rider, Matthew Brennan. As a youth, Matty enjoyed riding multiple disciplines and achieved some great results in races around the UK before joining Fensham Howes MAS Design race team as a junior. Matty has raced in some of the top junior races in Europe on the road and track, gaining a hug…

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Writing the Coming of Awareness Story with Gaby Anderson 22:03

9M ago22:03

22:03

Co-Host of the Wild Women Who Write Take Flight Podcast, Gaby Anderson has released her debut novel. South of Happily goes beyond the usual themes of marriage, divorce, and family history. She gets down to the heart of who is Katy Kiss, an astute young woman caught in the maelstrom of betrayal, grief and self-doubt. In this Florida Writer Podcast, …

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School of Rock 29:50

9M ago29:50

29:50

Yes Alicia!!! Today we're reviewing the Jack Black classic 'School of Rock'. STEP OFF! STEP OFFFF! STEP OWFFFF! This one is for all the Schneeblys out there who love electric guitars, stage diving, and being a fat loser with body odour. P.S. You're tacky and I hate you. Pro tip: Best listened to with a Turkey Sub. Thank you, Tomika x Hosted on Acas…

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Passionate People Do Wondrous Things With Dr. Paul Thornton 23:17

9M ago23:17

23:17

Story collector Dr. Paul Thornton joins host Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast to chat about his writing journey and favorite pastime, cruising. He collects other people's stories and shares them in his The Joy of Cruising Trilogy. He explains that at age 58, during an impromptu speech, he noticed the burden of his “harrowing brush with d…

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Cycling Talk Podcast - The Jack Rootkin-Gray Episode 55:23

9M ago55:23

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For this episode I am joined by young British road rider Jack Rootkin-Gray. After seeing Solihull Cycling Club training in his local park, Jack found a love of cycling, joining the club and starting to ride and race with them. As a youth rider Jack enjoyed some strong results including 2nd in the GC in the Youth Isle of Man stage race and winning N…

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