Meet David Toste, or "Toast" as we call him at Dirty Freehub, and Michelle Taylor. In this episode, Toast, Michelle, and Kira Corbett of Dirty Freehub take a ride along the Deschutes River Trail in Biggs, soaking in the stunning views of the gravel route while also connecting with the experience of being fully present in their bodies. Both David and Michelle have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a condition that has shaped their journey into gravel cycling. Instead of focusing on limitations, they celebrate what their bodies can do—when they can do it. In this episode, they share their personal stories of living with MS and reflect on how this "snowflake disease" manifests differently for each of them, offering a powerful reminder of resilience and adaptation.

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