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Rebecca Rusch & Carlos Perez on Mtn Biking, Gravel Riding, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, & More
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We talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho.
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Rebecca’s Thoughts on the Olympics (4:36)
Should Gravel Biking be in the Olympics? (11:43)
Differentiating Gravel vs. Mountain Biking (13:52)
Origins of Rebecca’s Private Idaho (19:20)
Rebecca’s Dive into Endurance Sports (32:34)
Race Events: Why Do People Sign Up? (38:05)
More Details re: Rebecca’s Private Idaho (46:38)
The Potato Olympics (51:30)
The Be Good Foundation (52:47)
Logistics of Putting on Race Events (57:37)
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