VIDEO: Gravel Adventure Riding the West with Mike Hopkins

Internal monologues are a weird thing. Sometimes they're a voice of caution, reminding you how comfortable your bed is, and how easy it would be to claim illness and back out. Other times, they're calling you unkind names and telling you to push your limits.

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Mike Hopkins' internal monologue is firmly in the latter category, and has a very pleasing timbre and accent to boot. Gravel biking might not be the most adrenaline-boosting discipline, but it's hard to watch this video and not feel a little thirst for grand adventure.

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Zack Skovron
Zack Skovron
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Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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