Mike Neel was heading in the wrong direction as a teenager. When it came time to make a decision on which path to take, he got on a bike, and road off to a life of adventure and success. From the Sierras to the Summer Olympics, to Paris and Italy, cycling took him all over the world.

Being on a bike saved Mike's life... and almost cost him his life as well. Listen to a bonus interview on the Past Our Prime podcast as this Hall of Fame Cyclist takes us on a journey of ups and downs that 50 years of riding and coaching and mentoring could provide. From battling hypothermia in the Alps to pedestrians in Carson City, it's a tale of survival and passion that Mike found in a bike store in Berkeley, CA a long, long time ago.

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