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Ridaho Video

 I put together a video from my GRIT 1 ride in August. It was the most fun 2 wheeled week I've ever had. Hoping to make it back up there this Summer! 

https://youtu.be/kre_gv5yYis?si=7zBoh8fvQQEkKlZ



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