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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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  • Andrew Vontz

    Bikes, zen and life.

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    Author of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Podcast. Formerly a high-level competitive cyclist and writer at outlets including Velonews and CyclingTips, currently a video analyst & tactical consultant for the sport's top teams.

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    Comms Strategist | Storyteller | Cyclist

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