Idaho Smoke N Fire 400: Willie Stewart & Anthony Skeesick (Pod #024)

Listen in as Idahoans Anthony Skeesick and “One-Arm” Willie Stewart share their raw and unvarnished lessons learned from competing in this year’s grueling Smoke n’ Fire 400 bike race and leading a joint Challenged Athletes Foundation and Mission43 team through 420 miles of unsupported backcountry riding. ⁣
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