This just in from Kristen McDermott of Fryeburg who is in Italy to support her husband Dave’s run at the Tors de Geants.
“This is my last post for Dave. He dropped at Niel... knees too painful to continue. I love a man that knows when he has to drop. Sad he is hurting but soooooo proud of him. Dave... good effort, I love you. Kristen.”
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