Should You Run, Can You Use an Enduro Bike for Racing & Should You Ditch Your Garmin for Better Results?

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Should You Run, Can You Use an Enduro Bike for Racing & Should You Ditch Your Garmin for Better Results?

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Jul 6, 2017

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Should You Run, Can You Use an Enduro Bike for Racing, How Do I Train For Fixed Gear Criteriums (or Any Crit) & Should You Ditch Your Garmin for Better Results?

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Jul 6, 2017

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Should You Run, Can You Use an Enduro Bike for Racing & Should You Ditch Your Garmin for Better Results?

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