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Bill Lange thought his bike riding days were over. Gears were complicated. Stores were intimidating. Plus he wasn't exactly itching to put those tight spandex shorts on his 58-year-old body. Andy Manis, Associated PressHans Eckholm tries out Trek's Lime bike in Waterloo, Wis. (03/05) Read
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Mr Who does talking on the bike

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2,000 Naked Cyclists to Ride through 7 UK Cities

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The wheelbarrow-bike that could be the solution to school-run traffic jams

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Common bike helmet mistakes that put riders at risk

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Reflectivity, why not more?

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Cycling Success Measured in Frequent-Flier Miles

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Drug claims are rubbish: O'Grady

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