Meet Lizsurley and Queensaray Villegas, twin BMX riders from Colombia. The two have proven themselves to be amazing athletes and have risen up the ranks from local competitions to the international scene, with hopes of actually going to the Olympics. That’s no small feat considering they come from a place where bikes and the infrastructure to ride them is almost nonexistent. In this video, you’ll hear their story and find out how inspirational these two young people actually can be. Starting from humble beginnings, their future looks incredibly promising.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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