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“Anyone can come ride with us,” says Grind City Cycling founder Derek Hosey. “We get together, ride bikes, have fun, and talk about life.”
Benjamin Johnson, exercise specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, outlines precautions that can reduce your risk of getting hurt playing America’s fastest growing sport.