Michael Hutchinson: Understanding Endurance

Few know what it takes to navigate the intense mental and physical demands of professional cycling quite like Michael Hutchinson. A writer and former champion professional cyclist, his latest book, Further, is a deep dive into the world of extreme endurance. Today he joins Emily Chappell to discuss the insights he gained from talking to the world's top endurance experts, as well as his own terrifying experiences going further than ever before.

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