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Idaho Resident Cycles Through Soft Snow For Third Iditarod Trail Invitational Win

Photo courtesy of Francesca Fenzi, KNOM
Victor, Idaho resident Jay Petervary has won three Iditarod Train Invitational ultra marathons. He's pictured here hoisting his bicycle during his 2015 win.

Every year, Alaska’s frozen tundra calls to dog mushers for the Iditarod – the iconic 1,000-mile race from Anchorage to Nome.

 

But if you head up to America’s last frontier a bit earlier, you’ll see people biking, skiing – and even walking – the same trail in a punishing ultra marathon course.

Earlier this month, professional cyclist and Victor, Idaho resident Jay Petervary won his third Iditarod Trail Invitational.

 

He recently spoke with James Dawson a few days after crossing the finish line.

 

Follow James Dawson on Twitter @RadioDawson for more local news.

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