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Chris CaseA former neuroscience researcher, Chris Case is a journalist, adventurer, and founder of Alter Exploration, which creates challenging cycling adventures in the Dolomites, Iceland, Colorado, and beyond. Chris was the managing editor of VeloNews magazine for eight years before co-founding Fast Talk Labs, an endurance sports knowledgebase and training community. He is the author of The Haywire Heart, the first book to delve into the relationship between long-term endurance athletics and heart health.
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