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Weekly breakdowns of what is going on in the Women's World Tour plus exclusive interviews with professional riders and influential people in the sport. Hosted by Abby Mickey with Gracie Elvin and Loren Rowney. Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/
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Payroll Question Time - April 2025 | SD Worx UK
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1:24:11Listen to April's edition of SD Worx's Payroll Question Time, where our expert panel discussed: New Tax Year Payroll Benefits in Kind Gaps Consultation Tax Advice Market 2026 Join Steve Yardley (JGA Recruitment), Simon Parsons (SD Worx), Richard George (The Payroll Centre), Robert Day (S&W) and Margaret Celmer (S&W) as they discuss all things payro…
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SD Worx-Protime up to their old tricks at Paris-Roubaix Femmes
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1:05:44Wowza, what a race! The greatest comeback in women's road cycling continues to give while top favourites miss the top step and lack of a definitive plan keeps the best team from taking home another Paris Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift cobblestone.By Escape Collective
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Well, that's one way to start a Grand Tour
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1:13:29Gracie, Loren and Abby discuss all things La Vuelta Femenina on this week's Wheel Talk podcast. They also reflect on Lotte Kopecky's comments regarding her winter training and the media's role in critiquing athletic performances.By Escape Collective
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Two worthy winners to close out the Spring
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54:52It's all hands on deck this week to discuss La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Gracie, Loren, Georgie, and Abby gather to break down the final two races of the Spring, who came out on top and who has some catching up to do before the upcoming stage races.By Escape Collective
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The podium ceremony at the Amstel Gold Race was the real winner
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1:18:18This week on the Wheel Talk Podcast, Abby, Gracie, and Georgie break down the Brabantse Pijl and the Amstel Gold Race (including that podium ceremony) and look ahead to the final two one-day events of the spring: La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.By Escape Collective
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It cycling's Holy Week and Abby, Gracie, and Georgie have a lot to say about concussions, Lotte Kopecky, Lidl-Trek, and more. They also look ahead to Paris Roubaix Femmes where the world champion is yet again the top favorite to claim the crown.By Escape Collective
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That's a wrap on the Sprinters Classics
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1:04:45This week's podcast features the full team of Abby, Loren, Gracie, and Georgie, who discuss Gent Wevelgem and Classic Brugge-De Panne and preview Dwars door Vlaanderen and the Tour of Flanders. The "world championships of sprinting" was windless this year, but that didn't stop one youngster from forging ahead alone (for a long time) before the spri…
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Payroll Question Time - March 2025 | SD Worx UK
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1:27:48Listen to February's edition of SD Worx's Payroll Question Time, where our expert panel discussed: Statutory Sick Pay Minimum Wage Employment Rights Bill Spring Statement Join Nick Day (JGA Recruitment), Simon Parsons (SD Worx), Mathew Akrigg (CIPP) and Richard George (The Payroll Centre) and Karen Thomson (Armstrong Watson) as they discuss all thi…
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Bad news for the peloton - SD Worx-Protime is dialed
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1:05:02Abby, Gracie and Loren have a lot to say this week about Sanremo Women. They dive into the tactics, how the race could have been won, and if it really needs to be longer. After, they look ahead to the two races on tap this week; Classic Brugge-De Panne and Gent Wevelgem. A full preview for those can be found in this week's Wheel Talk Newsletter. Fo…
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Trofeo Alfredo Binda delivered quite the show
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1:11:05This week the team gets together to discuss Trofeo Alfredo Binda. Almost all the best riders in the sport showed up to race in Cittiglio, but a flurry of attacks couldn't stop a top quick woman from taking the day. The race hinted at what's to come next weekend at Sanremo Women, the first for the women's peloton in 20 years.…
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The comeback trail continues on the white roads of Tuscany
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1:08:24This week Abby, Gracie, Loren and Georgie break down Strade Bianche. From FDJ-Suez's dream day to the conditions that took most of the peloton out of contention to the battle we've all been waiting for continues to heat up, there's a lot to say as the WorldTour season continues. Coming up next: Trofeo Alfredo Binda. Bonus! Gretchen Powers checks in…
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New peloton dynamics rock opening weekend
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54:34The peloton opened up Classics season with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday and Omloop van het Hageland on Sunday, but the opening race left many pondering the new dynamics of the peloton, and how much impact offseason transfers (both in the peloton and in the cars) had on the race tactics. Then, on Sunday, Anna van der Breggen had us feeling like…
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Payroll Question Time - February 2025 | SD Worx UK
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1:33:58Listen to February's edition of SD Worx's Payroll Question Time, where our expert panel discussed: Statutory Neonatal Pay Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK) Salary Sacrifice Pension Reforms Join Nick Day (JGA Recruitment), Simon Parsons (SD Worx), Mathew Akrigg (CIPP) and Andy Nicholls (Pensions Consultant) and Karen Thomson (Armstrong Watson) as t…
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This week on the Wheel Talk Podcast, we assemble an A+ list of personalities to partake in the second edition of the Wheel Talk Draft. Prepare to yell into the sky when your favourite riders get picked, or don't, and let ten months of smack talk begin.By Escape Collective
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Is the sequel better than the original?
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1:07:51This week the team looks to Valenciana. A small race in Spain? No chance. Anna van der Breggen is back, and with a vengeance. Could Demi Vollering’s top step be in danger this season? The crew discuss what Van der Breggen's form shows, how a happy head leads to a fast Marlen Reusser, and how Trek finally opened their account with Elisa Balsamo taki…
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Could UAE Team ADQ be the new powerhouse of the WWT?
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1:08:08This week, the team takes you through the four stages at the Women’s UAE Tour. We discuss a world class sprinter continuing her streak, unmatched race craft from a legend of the peloton, and underwhelming performances from those we’d expect to finish higher on the results sheet. What does this race signify for the season? Join the Wheel Talk crew a…
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Aussie summer starts with a pop, ends with a fizzle
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1:03:14By Escape Collective
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Payroll Question Time - January 2025 | SD Worx UK
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1:27:16The first PQT of 2025 was a big hit! Over 300 people registered to hear the latest on; Payrolling Benefits in Kind (PBIK) Holiday Pay Statutory Sick Pat (SSP) Employment Allowance Join Nick Day (JGA Recruitment), Simon Parsons (SD Worx), Mathew Akrigg (CIPP) and Richard George (The Payroll Centre) as they discuss all things payroll. Sign up for fut…
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Molly Weaver's journey from WorldTour to Ultra
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47:15For the week between Tour Down Under and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, we return to our "conversation series." Loren sat down with old friend Molly Weaver, former rider for Team Sunweb (now Picnic PostNL) turned Ultra racer. They two discuss the issue of power to weight, how the demand to lose weight ended Molly's career, and Molly's plans for…
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Miscalculations and early season tactics rule Tour Down Under
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1:05:55This week's episode is a special one. Matt de Neef takes control of the mic, along with Gracie Elvin and Georgie Howe, for an on-the-ground breakdown of Tour Down Under. The three talk about everything from the stage 1 non-chase to double Willunga Hill chaos to what Chloe Dygert can accomplish in 2025.…
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The vibes at Aussie Road Nats were fair dinkum
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59:29Georgie Howe joined Gracie and Abby to break down all the action from Aussie Road Nats and preview the upcoming Tour Down Under. For a full written preview ahead of TDU check out the Wheel Talk Newsletter at Escape Collective. Obsessions: Georgie – being home in Melbourne with friends and family, and Zero 7, Gracie – swimming!, Abby – The Frozen Ri…
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For our first episode of the new year, and with Australian National Championships in mind, Gracie Elvin sat down with Lidl-Trek super-domestique Lauretta Hanson to talk about her experience as a domestique in the WorldTour, her journey to the Paris Olympics and being a hometown hero. Aussie Nats kicks off with U23 and Junior time trials on January …
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Was 2024 the best year for women's cycling to date?
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1:07:12Loren, Gracie, and Abby are back this week for the last episode of the year. We chat about Demi Vollering joining FDJ-Suez, what that means for the French team and how they might divide leadership between the Dutchwoman, Evita Muzic, and Juliette Labous. We also reflect on our favorite moments of the season including Grace Brown’s Olympic and World…
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This week Loren Rowney caught up with Shimano's Road Marketing Manager Alexa Cunningham to chat about sponsorship on the women's side of the sport, from grassroots to WorldTour, and how Alexa found herself in Valkenburg working for one of the biggest brands in cycling. Alexa's obsessions: The Resident on Netflix and Liv's short film about Bonnie.…
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This week Loren and Abby sat down with Georgie Howe, former rower turned professional cyclist for Liv-AlUla-Jayco. Howe found cycling during the pandemic and her rise in the sport was rapid. That rise came with its pluses and minuses, and after a few wonderful years, Howe is leaving the professional peloton behind in 2025 ... for now. But she's not…
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Payroll Question Time - November 2024 | SD Worx UK
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1:30:26Our November PQT (last of 2024!) was not to be missed! Watch or listen here to hear the latest on; The Government budget & knock on effects Raising Standards in the Tax Advice Market Mandatory Payrolling in Kind (PBiK) And, the Future of Payroll Join Nick Day (JGA Recruitment), Simon Parsons (SD Worx), Karen Thomson (Armstrong Watson), Mathew Akrig…
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This week on Wheel Talk, Abby chatted with Anna Henderson about her silver medal in the Time Trial at the Paris Olympics, the emotional come-down after she overachieved her goal, her switch to Lidl-Trek, and more.By Escape Collective
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This week Matt de Neef called up Grace Brown to chat about her career up to this year, her dream 2024 season that included Olympic Gold and a World title, and what she has planned for the future. Matt's written piece on the conversation can be found on Escape Collective here.By Escape Collective
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This week Abby called up Geerike Schreurs (aka Gee) to chat about her move from racer to soigneur to gravel pro to a WorldTour contract with SD Worx-Protime in 2025.By Escape Collective
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From the river to the road with Elise Chabbey
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30:46This week Abby chatted with Elise Chabbey before the end of her up-and-down season about her transition from kayaking to road cycling, her time with Canyon-SRAM and her move to FDJ-Suez in 2025.By Escape Collective
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SD Worx Payroll Question Time - October 2024
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1:29:07This PQT came at a perfect time as the recent UK budget has just been announced, with changes coming into effect in April 2025 that impact employers. Join Nick Day, Simon Parsons, Karen Thomson, Mathew Akrigg and Andy Nicholls as they discuss all things payroll & HR and how the budget will impact businesses. Sign up for future Payroll Question Time…
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Let’s talk women’s cycling with Tobin Heath
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1:14:38This week we kick off our off-season interview series with none other than football/soccer legend Tobin Heath. Tobin is a new convert to cycling but it didn’t take long for her to get hooked. We talk all things women’s cycling and sport, about her time at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and more.…
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How do we make people care about the Tour of Chongming Island?
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52:43Abby, Gracie and Loren get together for a final group podcast for a while to wrap up the final races of the season and chat the latest transfers. They also talk about the placement of Tour of Chongming Island and Tour of Guangxi in the calendar and if an earlier slot in the year would impact public interest in the races. Next week Abby and Matilda …
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This week on the podcast, Loren, Gracie, and Abby talked about the Simac Ladies Tour, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's move to Canyon-SRAM, and the lack of announcement around Demi Vollering’s 2025 team. Obsessions: Abby - Abbott Elementary, Gracie - Shōgun, Loren - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi PicoultBy Escape Collective
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This week on the podcast Gracie, Abby and Loren chat about the latest in transfer news, the Gravel World Championships, the 2025 calendar, and the future of bike racing in Australia. Obsessions: Abby - Nobody Wants This, Gracie - Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Loren - A Touch More with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe…
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Surprise! Cycling is actually a team sport
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59:04Abby, Matt de Neef and Matilda Raynolds break down the women’s Elite World Championship road race. The course was harder than expected, combined with horrendous weather, Saturday gave us quite the race. Very few riders could walk away claiming they had a good day, one of them was the winner, and a whole team proved that strength means nothing if yo…
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Payroll Question Time September '24 - Payroll Navigator Special Edition!
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1:29:12After a much deserved summer break, Payroll Question Time returned with a brand new look and feel! And we are back with a bang thanks to a very special guest (Jan Laurijssen!) who walked the audience through some epic new Payroll Navigator research: Your strategic guide to payroll success split into 4 key milestones you must have on your roadmap. M…
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This week on the podcast Abby, Loren and Gracie talked about the World Championships time trial on Sunday, some amazing performances there (and one in particular). They also preview the road race, with a little input from none other than Elise Chabbey who just announced she will be moving teams for next season.…
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This week Abby, Loren and Gracie chat about the European championships with some impressive wins in both the time trial and road races. They also dive a bit into some more transfers and extensions announced last week and look ahead to the World Championship time trial. Obsessions: Abby - Gilmore Girls, Loren - Her bike trailer, Gracie - Truth Be To…
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Despite having no new signings (yet) SD Worx-Protime doesn’t look like they will be any less dominant next season, thanks to their world champion. Abby, Tilda and Gracie break down Tour de Romandie plus touch on how teams are shaping up for 2025. Obsessions: Abby - The Woodhalls, Tilda - Maggie Rogers, Gracie - Zwift training plans (specifically th…
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Transfers, Fenix-Deceuninck, and more
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1:06:32This week we chatted a bit about our days in the peloton and answered some listener questions, plus touched on the Paralympics (Meg Fisher’s guide has more info on the classifications).By Escape Collective
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Gracie Elvin and Matt de Neef are back this week with Abby and Loren to talk Classic Lorient Agglomération. Plus, final takes on the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! We’re still not over it. Next week we will try to tackle some listener questions. Submit yours to the Escape Collective Discord (Wheel Talk channel) or send in your own audio diary he…
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Tour Daily: History is made on Alpe d’Huez
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50:54It’s going to take Abby, Loren and Tilda quite some time to process what they watched on Sunday, the final day of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. History was made, and there’s far too much to talk about. With audio diaries from Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance-Soudal), Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx-Protime), Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) and Lea Curinie…
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The penultimate stage brought some fireworks, with a new winner and a whole lot to talk about before stage 8 on Sunday. Loren, Tilda and Abby break it all down, with audio diaries from Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance-Soudal), Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx-Protime), and Noemi Rüegg (EF-Oatly-Cannondale).By Escape Collective
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A historic win, and emotional win, and one we all should have seen coming. Loren, Tilda and Abby are here to talk about it. Plus audio diaries from Emma Norsgaard (Movistar), Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance-Soudal), Lea Curinier (FDJ-Suez) and Quinty Ton (Liv AlUla Jayco).By Escape Collective
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It was a crazy day at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! Loren, Abby and Tilda try to make sense of it. Loren returned to the peloton for the day, on the back of a motorbike. And audio diaries from Noemi Rüegg (EF-Oatly-Cannondale), Lea Curinier (FDJ-Suez), Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) and Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx-Protime).…
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Tour Daily: Far from over with France on the horizon
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47:34The Classics riders got a taste of their terrain in a Grand Tour today, with an Amstel Gold Race/Liege-Bastogne-Liege combo. Loren caught up with Georgie Howe at the finish and the two chatted the race so far and the race to come. Plus audio diaries from Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) and Sarah Gigante (AG Insurance-Soudal).…
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Abby, Loren, and Tilda had a long day, but not as long as the team staff. Two stages in one day, two winners and a whole lot of drama. With audio diaries from Quinty Ton (Liv AlUla Jayco), Noemi Rüegg (EF-Oatly-Cannondale) and Lea Curinier (FDJ-Suez).By Escape Collective
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Tour Daily: Things are really heating up in Rotterdam
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35:18Abby, Tilda and Loren are on the ground in Rotterdam for the Grand Depart of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. All the fastest Dutch women wanted the first stage victory, but only one rider could pull on the first yellow jersey. The stage was not without some controversy, some ice cream needed and some of that first stage hype. With audio diari…
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Tour Daily: There's a lot to look forward to before the third Tour de France Femmes
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46:54Abby, Tilda and Loren are on the ground in Rotterdam gearing up for the Grand Depart of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Starting Monday, August 12th the top women in professional cycling will kick off the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes, and we'll be bringing you daily episodes on the ground all week long, with audio diaries from r…
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