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Michael BLOWERS

ichael Blowers started mountain biking 3 or 4 months ago, whereas he’s been climbing for the past 8 years. He says that there are a few things that transfer between the two really well. Physically the extra cardio fitness transfers well, especially on long leads. But more so mountain biking has really helped Michael increase

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