Episode 6 - Leo Tong's transcontinental cycling adventure
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This episode features a chat with Leo Tong, creative technologist, music lover, curious sub-culturalist and cyclist. In his own words Leo has a "healthy disrespect for the impossible" which comes across in all aspects of his life from his professional career to taking on crazy cycling challenges. He has ridden 120 miles on a "Boris bike" (25kg municipal bikes in London) and last year completed the Transcontinental cycle race. 4,400km in 19 days with 40,000m climbing. Gruelling. 172 starters and 89 finishers, I think that says it all really. Leo has a great approach to life. He sets goals and goes after them. He really gives you the sense that anything is possible. Enjoy! For links and additional information go to www.livebeyond.co
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