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Manx snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings is leaving the Island this morning (Wednesday), after a short visit home, to start her cold weather training for the new season.
In sharp contrast to last year, she has a coach and will train on snow.
She says this has been made possible by her loyal Isle of Man-based sponsors and her business - isleofdeals - being promoted by Manx Radio:
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