Matt Stephens and Dan Lloyd have 5 hacks to help get you through the Maratona dles Dolomites.
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To help you complete the 138km event with 4230m of altitude gain, Ex-Professional cyclists Dan Lloyd and Matt Stephens have compiled 5 great hacks so you cycle over the obstacles of the Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, Passo Giau and the Passo Falzarego.
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- A Bin Bag, yep, that's right. A bin bag.
- Tactics
- Study The Route
- Keep It Aerodynamic
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