Great positive TV news story in Raleigh about 74 year old cyclist exceedin 100k miles

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03-22-12, 07:44 AM

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Great positive TV news story in Raleigh about 74 year old cyclist exceedin 100k miles

He started road cycling at 55 for health related reasons and the story is great to watch:

https://www.wral.com/lifestyles/trave.../#/vid10882968

03-22-12, 07:58 AM

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Nice to see a fellow cyclist get some positive press for a change!!!!!

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Now we just need to see more videos of transportational cyclists getting to work, the store, etc. and enjoying life/racking up the mileage as well.

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Shhhhhh, don't tell anybody but the secret to a long and active life may just be, riding a bicycle.

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Shhhhhh, don't tell anybody but the secret to a long and active life may just be, riding a bicycle.

And not eating red meat... at least according to recent studies... but that is way OT.

03-22-12, 09:18 PM

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And not eating red meat... at least according to recent studies... but that is way OT.

But...is a steak-free life really worth living?

03-22-12, 10:41 PM

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Nice story. He's a good ambassador, just the right amount of home-spun charm.

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