AJA #49: Helping Fatty Everest (A Marginal Gains Intervention)

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca by Elden Nelson

Mar 9, 202659:39Sports & Recreation

Fatty drops a bombshell: he's turning 60 and attempting an Everesting challenge this June — and he needs Josh and Hottie to marginal-gain every aspect of the ride. From course selection and bike setup to tire choice, cha...

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