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Couple Cycle America's New Golden Gravel Trail

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Colorado cyclists Jules Stennes and Patch Doyle completed the 6,124km Golden Gravel Trail in 73 days, averaging 80km and 12 hours of pedaling daily. The Adventure Cycling Association created the route for its 50th anniversary; it crosses eight states from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean and is the organization's longest off-road cycling trail.

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