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https://www.rei.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/06/REI-co-op-journal-franklin-seal.jpg?fit=292%2C291292291Franklin is Operations Manager for Rim Tours, Moab’s original mountain bike outfitter. He’s been exploring the trails of the Colorado Plateau since 1992 when he permanently bailed on city life and moved to Moab in order to play as much as possible. He likes going downhill fast.