East Texas Showdown 2026

Zen and the Art of Triathlon

May 19, 202602:34:00Arts

I tackle and succeed at riding a monster gravel race - The East Texas Slowdown. 285 miles through two national forests, and I decide to ride THROUGH THE NIGHT to get a competitive placing in the results. I recorded some...

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