Why are cyclists so drawn to climbing mountains? HIGHER CALLING - CYCLINGS OBSESSION WITH THE MOUNTAINS by MAX LEONARD. It was one of those books I didn't see coming. We have a great interview with London native, cyclist and author Max Leonard.

Thanks to last week's guest, Professional Triathlete Organization Co-President Timothy O'Donnell for taking us through the PTO pro bonus payout and the increase in its Year-End Annual Bonus Program from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 and paying it all immediately based on the PTO World Rankings. 

Also in today's show:

• The new 303 Endurance logo
• What's new in the 303 article discussion the interview with race director Lance Panigutti of Without Limits Productions
• News out of the UK with endurance athletes taking it to extremes
• Video of the week

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Interview with Max Leonard:

I'm just going to warn our listeners that you are going to have a serious case of frustration after listening to this interview. Unless you are listening to this and you live in the Alps, your COVID "stay at home order" and travel restrictions are going to put off your next vacation for a while. Let's get into the interview.

Post Interview Discussion:

• Bill, you know what we should do? We honestly should figure out a way to get the 303 version of European Vacation. We do multiple posts each day with interviews, pictures, video, bunkers, good coffee, everything!! We could find someone to sponsor it. Lower lodging expense than Kona.
• The YouTube video that Max reference in the 1987 Tour de France - La Plagne Stage with Pedro Delgado and Stephen Roche
• HIGHER CALLING CYCLINGS OBSESSION WITH THE MOUNTAINS by MAX LEONARD
• Max Leonard on Instagram and Twitter @m_xl

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