'I Likened Chemo To Interval Training': TV's Rebecca Charlton on Cycling Through Cancer Treatment
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In this Off the Back episode, commentator and this year's Tour de France highlights presenter Rebecca Charlton discusses her cancer diagnosis, treatment, and how cycling became her escape throughout.
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