Episode 10: Riding Without Limits with Derek Brennan & Our Pyrenees Trip Recap
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In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring Derek Brennan. Derek shares his incredible story of adaptation, grit and passion for biking, walking us through what it's really like riding and handling bikes with a disability. The setup that keeps him on two wheels and how he keeps pushing boundaries on the road. Plus, the crew sits down to debrief after our epic journey through the Pyrenees. We talk mountain passes, twisties, standout moments and all the behind the scenes b...
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