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Reader Stories: How Bicycling Changed My Life

The bicycle is a simple machine. But cycling has the power to change people's lives in unimagineable ways. Share your story of how riding a bike has affected you.

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What was the situation*

What was happening in your life that made you start riding? Was there something specific that pushed you to start?

What did you experience*

What did you discover as you began riding?

Lessons Learned*

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What sorts of long term benefits have you experienced? Anything unexpected that you gained from it too?

Most Positive Effect You Experienced

Advice for Others in the Same Position As You Were

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