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facility, and week in week out it's
their job to be the best versions
of themselves. Pedal, ride, lift,
sleep, repeat. The confidence of
being on this legendary program
doesn't hurt, either.
Sometimes I think the indus-
try puts this mysterious aura
around Aldon and the Baker's
Factory. There's no denying the
championships this place has
produced but there really is no
secret as to what goes on here.
The work is simply a lifestyle.
Aldon is no drill sergeant. Stern,
yes, but from my brief experi-
ence, he's a fun-loving guy
who finds ways to push you
when you can't find that internal
motivation. He encourages you
to be better, to break through to
that next level you didn't think
you had. There are rules, but re-
member, this is what you asked
for. You said you wanted to be a
champion, right? Aldon cer-
tainly has the knowledge, the
