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WE LOVE WHERE WE RIDE - Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

05 Mar 2019
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WE LOVE WHERE WE RIDE - Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi

Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi  shot some incredible images during the inaugural PEdALED Silk Road Mountain Race in 2018. A brutal but stunning self-supported bike race in the remote landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. It’s short but sweet, absolutely stunning scenery. Follow Shift Cycling Culture for more.

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