On this episode we get to sit down and talk to the Shimano 7. Local kids in the area with dreams of a World Title on their mind. Once you get to meet them you can start to understand how professional and serious they are taking our sport to the next level.

Riders: CJ Figueroa

Dylan Lee

Stu Barela

Mikah Figueroa

Micah Jones

Rainy Wyman

Malik Wyman

Special thank you to Milo from OC Bike Works for making this episode possible.

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