Leading P4. That smile was wiped clean off my face when try to move past the bolt (crux).

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Leading P4. That smile was wiped clean off my face when try to move past the bolt (crux).

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Pitch 3.

Nolan starting Pitch 4. If it's a windy day be prepared to layer up, it really whips through the chimneys!

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Javs Gee

Sep 3, 2017

“Leading P4. That smile was wiped clean off my face when try to move past the bolt (crux).”

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