Category: Human Interest

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Cycling Coast to Coast

It was certainly an adventure, cycling cross country in all kinds of weather from May through July with beautiful scenery along the way. Watch the video.

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Tour Divide Mountain Bike Route

Ever heard of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? It’s only the longest dirt touring route in the world at 2, 750 miles (4,425 kilometers) with 150,000+ feet (45,720 meters) of climbing.

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Meet the Wheelwoman circa 1898

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents a filmed version of its on-the-floor program, Meet the Wheelwoman. Learn how women of the 1890’s changed their lives riding bicycles as presented by a Wheelwoman, “Louise” circa 1898. Click HERE to watch.

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Afghan Cycles, a Documentary

“Afghan Cycles “is a feature documentary about a new generation of Afghan women pushing gender and cultural barriers by riding bicycles.

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Make Streets Safe for Women to Ride

Laura Shepard, Organizer for the Queens Women’s Ride used her megaphone to remind the 370 participants about the rules of the road. Enthusiastic cyclists relished their chance to take to the streets to make their voices heard. It’s time there were more bike lanes, making streets safe for women to ride they would say.

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The Power of One Great Idea

To change the world all it takes is one great idea, an idea that touches hearts and changes lives for the better. A Denmark man by the name of Ole Kassow rode his bicycle to work daily. Ole saw a 97 year old nursing home resident sitting on a bench and decided he would pick this man up at the nursing home in a rickshaw and take him around town for a ride down memory lane.

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en*COURAGE*her Cycling Celebrates

Monica De Leon and Margaret Sandoval are “besties” and co-founders of an all women’s cycling group known as, “en*COURAGE*her CYCLING”, based in Orange County, California. The club recently celebrated their 2nd Anniversary.