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On yer bike
On a recent weekend in the picturesque Kowen Forest near Canberra, 3031 gung-ho mountain bikers participated in the world's largest event of its kind - a gruelling 24-hour race on a specially designated track among the pine trees. Organisers say the riders rode 11,867 laps, covering 241,000 kilometres - six laps of the earth. (26/10) ReadYou may also like
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