Ep. 14: The World Cup of Bicycling Edition

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Ep. 14: The World Cup of Bicycling Edition

FromThe Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast

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Jun 26, 2014

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The FIFA World Cup has arrived and the similarities to cycling are numerous. The shady governing organization, the whining Italian National Team, the haircuts and the complete absence of Scandinavian super powers.

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Jun 26, 2014

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A comedy show about pro bike racing? A racing show with comedy? Even we're not sure. These three cycling aficionados met a decade ago as bike messengers and have spent countless hours racing, and more importantly discussing the finer qualities of all things bicycles, cycling culture and bike racing ever since. Join the conversation.

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Ep. 14: The World Cup of Bicycling Edition

Ep. 14: The World Cup of Bicycling Edition

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