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Dr Hutch

’m not long back from a few days in County Down with my family. And my family, for reasons clear to anyone with a family of their own, always inspires in me the urge for some long, long rides. I don’t actually own any bike-packing gear, but that’s not a mistake I’ll repeat next time. (“Michael’s popped out for a bike ride.” “When did he leave?”

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