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IRU 70 years anniversary, David Couliau

A skateboarder’s eye on road transport

My name is David Couliau and I love the road! I’ve explored it with my skateboard for over 30 years but… now I’m hitting the road to explore IRU’s world.

When I was asked to be part of IRU’s 70th birthday, I didn’t know anything about the International Road Transport Union. But as a former pro skateboarder, the road means so much to me. Just like surfers, skateboarders are always traveling to find exciting new spots to skate on. Exploring the world, meeting new people, discovering other cultures… our lifestyle is all about the sense of freedom that only the road can give you.

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