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Choose the Hard Way

Andrew Vontz, Spencer Martin, Jonathan E. Kaplan, Patrick J. Murphy, Kyle Dawes

Exploring how hard things build stronger humans who have more fun from the creator of the Choose the Hard Way podcast.

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Latest Issues

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Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Andrew Vontz

    Bikes, zen and life.

  • Spencer Martin

    Host of the Beyond the Peloton Podcast & Author of the Companion Newsletter. Formerly a pro cycling writer at outlets including The Outer Line, Velonews, and CyclingTips, currently a cycling-focused video analyst & tactical consultant.

  • Jonathan E. Kaplan

    Writer | Storyteller | Cyclist | Swimmer | Ironman

  • Patrick J. Murphy

    Happy Warrior Making a Difference - Wharton School - Geopolitical Chairman - 32nd Under Secretary of the Army - First Iraq Vet in Congress

  • Kyle Dawes

    Telling stories at the intersection of cycling, culture, and the business behind it.

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