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66 Bianca Haw: Back racing pro and racking up results

80 Sammie Maxwell: The Kiwi racer who made history in Brazil

82 Nicolle Weir: Powering to Cape Epic podium success

92 Finn Treudler: The Swiss U23 star looking set to fly high

98 Camryn Marais: SA’ s talented young shredder loves to race

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88 Shelly Peach: A cool ride on KZN’ s Hibiscus Coast

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