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May 2024
50m 59s

Mountain Bike Crash: Ambushed at Sunset

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About this episode

An evening ride in the picturesque foothills of Southern California takes a terrifying turn. Anne Hjelle is a competitive mountain biker, used to pushing herself to the limit. But one evening in 2004, she is thrown out of nowhere into a primal struggle for her life. Even if she survives her battle with nature, what will her future hold?

A Noiser production, written by Chris McDonald.

For more on Anne’s story read Skin Deep.

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