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Michael Barry - Le Métier
February 17, 2010

Images From Valencia Training Camp

TT Bikes
New name stickers
PRO disc wheels
Spare components
Our fuel
Finishing up a build
The new Shimano carbon wheels
Spare compenents
Spare components
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Our "rain bags" which are filled with wet weather gear and are put in the back of the team car.
Our spare bikes
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