Mountain Bike Rider

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SPECIFICATION Case sizes: 42mm, 47mm, 51mmWeight: 74gContact: garmin.com

Back in the 90s, training to ride your mountain bike was an anathema. Drinking beer, staying up all night and smoking fags was far more popular, and that was just in the pro ranks. Today, attitudes to fitness, strength and lifestyle have undergone a revolution. It’s now normal for riders of every level to put a few hours in off the bike, and the most basic tool for cardiovascular training is a heart-rate monitor.

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