Bobby Johnson race not for the vertically challenged

Aug 14th 2:20 am By James Mason

The hill in the Bobby Johnson Summer's Bay Classic would make a professional bicycle racer weak in the knees. Not only is it steep, but the surface is loose gravel. In some parts staying on the bike is almost out of the question. Even running can be a challenge due to the combination of incline and loose footing.


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