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Fast gravel and thin air: Equipment considerations for SBT GRVL
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Fast gravel and thin air: Equipment considerations for SBT GRVL

We spoke to pro racers about tyres, gearing, hydration, and race-day tactics to find out what riders underestimate in Steamboat Springs.

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