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adventure + mindset + life Join athlete, author, speaker, and coach Travis Macy, M.Ed. for compelling conversations with interesting people about endurance sport, ultra mindset, exciting adventure, optimized performance, Alzheimer’s resilience, organ donation, good reading, and more.
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Everyone is talking about Pogacar and the narrative doing the rounds about him being too greedy. Today was a chance to answer those critics with a touch of class maybe and gift Jonas the stage. Does Anthony think that the old traditions of the sport should be upheld or is it time for a new outlook. This plus all the breakdown from Stage 20. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Lance Armstrong is back giving his opinion on Pogacar and how his dominance in this years Tour de France is harming his future career, Sarah and Anthony chat about this PLUS more on fuelling strategies, Matteo Jorgenson's professional rise and all the breakdown from Stage 19! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performanc…
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No stage wins for INEOS AGAIN. It’s the worst performance of INEOS (formerly Team Sky) in many years. Anthony and Sarah also chat about the 3rd season of Netflix’s Unchained Documentary, plus all the details of how Stage 18 unfolded. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Is Pogacar actively trying to help Remco beat Jonas in this Tour de France? And is there friendship going to effect the outcome of the podium. We also discuss those Carbon Monoxide rebreather allegations plus give a reaction to all the excitement of stage 17! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In our special Tour de France daily episode we chat about rumours that Cavendish held on to cars on the way up the last climb in order to make the time cut! That plus loads more analysis of Stage 16! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'…
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Kari Loya began his career teaching in a first and second grade, Spanish bilingual classroom in Pasadena as part of Teach For America. That fueled a life-long passion for education and empowering others. He has since worked with a range of innovative educational organizations, from a prominent language school in Rio de Janeiro to a charter school i…
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We are covering the final week of the tour de France with daily podcasts chatting about that days stage. Today we chat about the tactical disaster from Team Visma Lease A Bike that has potentially handed the Tour de France win to Pogacar. Loads more insights from todays stage including the time cut, sprint line deviations and more on THAT crisp thr…
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On this weeks Rider Support a listener is struggling to shift weight and wants Anthonys advice. Anthony and Sarah also talk about a controversial article about Mark Cavendish, UCI Protocols for head injuries and THAT Tour de France gravel stage. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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On today's show Anthony chats to Alex Wild. Alex is a gravel cyclist and competes in the Lifetime Grand Prix. The thin that sets Alex appart from many of his competitors is that he also works full time so today's chat is focused around how the average rider can train effectively even if they are really time crunched. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Join Travis and an incredible crew for an inspiring and educational conversation about the Vapor Trail 125, an epic mountain bike race in the Salida, Colorado area that climbs some 18,000 vertical feet at high altitude in the Rocky Mountains (www.vaportrail125.com). Jeff Kerkove is a legendary endurance mountain biker on Team Topeak Ergon presented…
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Today, we have a special guest who needs no introduction. Alex Dowsett, former professional cyclist and record-holder and following a distinguished professional career, Alex has continued his journey in the cycling world as an amateur. In today's video, we delve into his experiences and the invaluable lessons he's learned from the professional circ…
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What are the top pieces of advice that Anthony has gotten from all the elite level coaches that he has spoken to? Well, in this weeks Rider Support he talks about this and gives you all the information on how to get faster. There's loads more questions too - What to do if you find your handlebars tangled with another riders, how does the team suppo…
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Today we chat to Andrea Parish, Chair of Cycling Time Trials in the UK. Andrea is a fervent advocate for time trialling, a discipline integral to cycling history. Originating in the late 19th century due to restrictions on mass-start races, time trialling has become a distinctive and valued part of cycling culture. Andrea brings a wealth of knowled…
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Join Michelle Payne of The Coaching Champions Summit and Travis as they discuss supporting athletes for peak performance and general wellness. Interested parents and coaches, please check out the Summit for great resources for supporting the young people we care about. The Coaching Champions Summit Website | Instagram | Facebook Related Episodes: E…
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Today, we have a truly special guest, someone who has significantly shaped the world of gravel cycling – Ted King. Ted is not only a former professional World Tour road cyclist, but he has also become one of the top gravel racers in the world. He is a pioneer in the gravel cycling discipline, defining and expanding this niche sport. His journey has…
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This Weeks Rider Support focuses on all your Tour de France Questions! Who is going to win, what are the unmissable stages and loads more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILL…
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Todays we dive into the fascinating world of heat training with Andy McGraw. Andy, the Vice President of CORE brings his expert insights into the benefits and science behind heat training. We'll explore how this innovative training method can lead to significant performance gains, even for amateur cyclists. Andy will break down how the CORE sensor …
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Micah Ling’s journey from education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism is a story that blends sports analysis with love for the thrill of the ride. Travis Macy sits down with Micah to share insights and predictions for the upcoming Tour de France and Olympic cycling and triathlon events. In Micah's world, perseverance, passion, and…
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On today's podcast Anthony chats with Gerard Donnelly. Gerrard is the host of another amazing podcast - The Get Fast Podcast. Which is A Triathlon and Cycling podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. Gerrard is an expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion and gives us his fantastic insights to make you a better cyclist. ⁠⁠⁠…
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On this weeks Rider Support listeners write in with their questions on how to get into a more aero position on the bike, the proper way to execute zone 2 rides and does Anthony think that Mark Cavendish will break the Tour de France stage record? Loads more questions plus a few laughs on Rider Support! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠P…
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Todays guest is Louise Vardeman, Louise is one of the remarkable Team Internation Elles riders and a Great Britain athlete. Team Internation Elles is a group of women cyclists that rode the full Tour de France route back in 2019 to campaign for a women's race. Louises' passion is getting more people on bikes, especially women & she is at the forefr…
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Host Travis Macy's life has always been an adventure. In this episode of the Travis Macy Show, reflects on his personal journey with ADHD, and how he learned to harness his strengths and manage challenges. Travis shares stories from his high school days when his intense focus and energy helped fuel success in sports and academics - and led to chall…
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In todays episode Anthony sits down with Dr Allen Lim. Dr Allen has been one of the key actors in helping cycling emerge from the dark "Armstrong" days. In his role as the team physiologist for Team Garmin he didn't even entertain that doping should be a solution, this sparked innovation because he had to make up that performance deficit by innovat…
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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Stone, a leading orthopedic surgeon and innovator in sports medicine. We’ll discuss common injuries as we age and how to prevent them, the best training balance, and the role of supplements. Dr. Stone will share his holistic approach, including mindfulness and stress management, and offer advice for breaking free fr…
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Colin O'Brady returns to the podcast after his hit appearance a few months ago. Colin is an adventurer with so many world records in so many disciplines including rowing across Drake Passage but this time he's turning his attention to cycling and taking on The Race Across America in an attempt to beat the world record. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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After Lachlan Mortons win at the biggest gravel race of the yesr, Unbound, a listener wants to know some of the skills he can learn from the champion. Sarah and Anthony chat about how the gravel scene has changed so much in the last few years and discuss if the "Spirit" of gravel is well and truly dead. Other listeners have questions around mindset…
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Today, we chat with Richard Young whose PhD is in medical science. Richard is a specialist in high-performance systems. Today we delve into creating and standardizing processes to achieve consistent top results. In sports, medals and trophies are the outcomes, but what defines a high-performance system? How can these results be consistently reprodu…
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Today, we're joined by one of the world's top ultra-endurance cyclists, Leigh Timmis. Leigh has cycled 70,000 kilometres around the globe over seven years but has recently shifted his focus to breaking records. He set the Guinness World Record for the fastest cycle across Europe, completing it in just 16 days, beating the previous record by eight d…
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Jason Antin is a legendary mountain guide and devoted father who has conquered peaks across the globe and inspired countless adventurers to join him. He joins Travis Macy to talk about living passionately while prioritizing family, and how grit from endurance sports seamlessly translate into the realm of parenting. With candid insights and personal…
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On todays podcast we explore the intersection of neuroscience and sports performance with Dr Scott Frey who is an internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist and endurance athlete. How do those split second victories like Michael Phelps or Mark Cavendish happen. What part of the brain is activated to achieve these moments of glory and ability…
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Matt Beers is one of the best gravel cyclists in the world & has won Cape Epic three times. He then turned his attention to other goals, among them, the Lifetime Grand Prix Series. Matt joins us today from training camp where he is training with Keegan Swenson and preparing for the biggest gravel race of them all - Unbound. Matt talks about what th…
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Dan Martin is one of the top world class pro cyclists of the last decade. Winner of stages in the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España and many one day classics races such as Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Dan also opens up about the low points and that famous crash that happened just meters from claiming his 2nd Liège-Bastogne-Liège win. ⁠…
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What happens when you completely change your training and fitness ethos. Well Anthony did just that a few months ago and a listener wants to know if there has been many benefits. Other listeners write in to pick Sarah and Anthony's brains about what supplements you need to be taking, strava cheaters and how does Sarah deal with on-line hate. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Today, we’re joined by Jack Kavanagh, whose journey of overcoming a life-changing injury is both touching and truly inspirational. After speaking with Jack, I found myself repeatedly questioning, “what’s my excuse?” Jack has triumphed over incredible odds to become a renowned public speaker. His strategies for rebuilding his life offer valuable ins…
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Professional sports are just one aspect of Corrine Malcolm’s life. She joins host Travis Macy to discuss her multifaceted career as a coach, podcaster and live sports commentator, and how she juggles it all while thriving as a professional runner. Corrine shares how she manages her busy schedule while staying healthy as an endurance athlete, includ…
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In today’s episode we chat with one of the UK's top time trial cyclists, Matt Bottrill. Matt has secured numerous national championships and has greatly influenced the sport as a coach, helping both elite athletes and dedicated amateurs achieve new levels in cycling. Today, we unravel the intricacies of time trialling, discussing the best kit, whee…
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Have pro bike race organisers gone too far with dangerous routes? How do you naturally boost low testosterone Do the nasal strips we see the pros wear actually work and the new Shimano 13 speed!? These and loads more on Rider Support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If …
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In today’s episode where we are honoured to chat with a true cycling icon, Ned Overend. Celebrated as a trailblazer in mountain biking, Ned's illustrious career boasts multiple national and world titles. He continues to fuel the global passion for cycling with his enduring enthusiasm for the sport. Today, we will explore Ned’s personal journey, his…
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How does mental resilience impact our partnerships? Join host Travis Macy for an enriching conversation with Amy Morin, renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and mental strength trainer. Amy’s new book "13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" is out now. Against the backdrop of Amy's unique experiences living on a sailboat and as a fost…
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Today, we're excited to welcome Dr. Howard Luks. Regular listeners know I've long sought answers about longevity and health. Dr. Luks stands out as one of the most insightful voices I've encountered. A renowned orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, he's also a pioneer in using digital platforms and social media to simplify complex medical…
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On todays episode of rider support a listener questions whether Tadej Pogacar is doping given his performances are so superior to all the other riders in the peleton. More listeners write in with questions around Time Trial Helmets, heart rate training and how to become more in-tune with riding your bike. These question plus much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Today Anthony has Alison Tetrick back on the show, and he isn't afraid to admit that she is one of his favourite guests to talk to. She is the Host of Wedu podcast, former pro, winner of unbound and one of the strongest advocates for female cycling that we have, promoting greater participation and equality in the sport. She's a prominent figure in …
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Today's guest is John Wakefield, a top-tier cycling coach globally known for his pivotal role at Science to Sport, where he honed athletes like Matt Beers and Ashleigh Moolman Pasio into world-class competitors. He has since joined the performance coaching team at Bora Hansgrove, directly enhancing the prowess of cyclists such as Roglic and Jay Hin…
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Travis Macy sits down Dr. Patrick LaCount, a leading authority in the field of ADHD assessment and treatment, to talk about how to embrace neurodivergence and discover the power in individual strengths to navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity. As the director of Practical Psychological Services and a distinguished researcher, …
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Are Strava segments really that important? Anthony and Sarah get a question from a listener who's Strava segment was taken by a club mate... but not in a classy way. Anthony gives an un-biased opinion on the best tire out there for road riding and gravel riding, are built in visors on helmets cool, how to descend safely and loads more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Today we're joined by the remarkable Ken Cook for a discussion on the widespread environmental toxins that pervade our daily environment—from the food we consume to the air we breathe—and their effects on our health. Ken will explain the methods used to detect and measure these toxins, the enduring impacts of low-level exposure, and the steps we ca…
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Renowned for her daring ascents and unwavering determination, Beth Rodden is one of the best female rock climbers of all time, and a globally recognized ambassador for the outdoor community. Today, she joins Travis Macy to share her triumph over trauma and the relentless pursuit of healing detailed in her new memoir, ‘A Light Through the Cracks: A …
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Today, I'm speaking with Dan Lorang, one of the worlds top coaches. His former clients include triathlon legends such as Jan Frodeno and Lucy Charles Barkley. Currently, he's the head of performance at the World Tour team Bora Hansgrove, working closely with athletes like Primoz Roglic and Pavel Sivakov. In this discussion, I aim to draw on Dan’s e…
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In todays episode of Riders Support Anthony and Sarah talk about the Decathlon road bike and how it is upending the bike industry. How can you treat a saddle sore, when you should ditch indoor training and 5 things pro’s do that amateurs don’t. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're ready to…
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With us today is James Herrera, a US army veteran, whose transition from military life to promoting veteran welfare through cycling is truly inspiring. We will delve into the vital skills developed during his service, the significant psychological impact of military responsibilities, and how cycling has emerged as a healing activity for veterans. ⁠…
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