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World Service,3 mins

Jacob Zurl: Extreme Cyclist

Not by the Playbook

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Jacob Zurl is no average cyclist. He is an extreme cyclist and he recently completed the fastest ever ride of the Himalaya's most dangerous road. It took him 40 hours in high altitude conditions to break the record and he revealed to Sportshour one of the secrets to his success is listening to he same song over and over again until he finishes! PHOTO: Jacob Zurl during the fastest ever cycle of the Himalayas.CREDIT: Raoul Kopacka

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