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    STATE OF THE NATION

    Dec 10, 2017 4 minutes
    Words & Images Jay French

    Joseph Nation is one of those quiet types. You know the one; typical New Zealander, doesn’t blow his own trumpet, just likes to go about his business quietly, the best way he knows how. His business, if you don’t already know, is enduro—Enduro World Series to be specific. Joe is arguably the best EWS racer currently representing New Zealand, but you’d be forgiven for not knowing too much about him, as he stays pretty low key most of the time. Instead of striving for Insta-fame or video parts, Joe chases results.

    For Joe, results are everything. He isn’t aiming for mediocrity; he wants to be at the top. In this day and age, it’s surprising, almost refreshing, to come across someone with such drive in

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