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Get In The Saddle
THERE are many good reasons to cycle. But if you haven't sat on a saddle for many years, you might need some new kit to get you started. First, you need to decide what kind of cycling you want to do. Perhaps you want take up mountain biking, or maybe you want to cycle to work. Then there's cycle touring on roads, cross-country riding, road racing and BMX biking. (12/06) More
Keyword(s) : Mountain, Cross, Road, Saddle, Cross
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