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THAT'S A WRAP 2019

Stick a fork in 2019 because it’s done.

In our last issue of the year, we celebrate two pillars of mountain biking that are calling it a day—at least for now. In Rotorua, beloved shuttle service Southstar Shuttles is wrapping up after more than

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