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hit the ground, bounced up. Hit the ground again, bounced up. All he was thinking was, “This has got to stop sometime.” Crashing is a fact of the sport. According to Carr, there are two kinds of bikers: those who have crashed, and those who haven’t yet. It’s in-

evitable. If you’re wearing the right gear, impact is minimized. Carr remembers one time at a world competition when he fell off the bike and, as he lay on the ground, hoped he hadn’t broken anything. He got up, walked around. He realized if he could walk, he could ride. So he hopped back on and was so elated he could finish, he forgot about the pain. Carr does say that after a bad crash, there is fear the next time out. But for each day you don’t get out there, it gets more and more difficult to do so. Luckily when cycling,

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What kind of coat can only be put on when wet? (Hint: It’s not a raincoat.) Answer: A coat of paint The more of these you take, the more you leave behind. What are they? Answer: Footsteps I’m taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released. Yet

I am used by almost everybody. What am I? Answer: Pencil lead Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man’s father is my father’s son. Who is he? Answer: His son

you’re not going to think about getting injured every time you go out. It’s only a small part of a sport that has many positive aspects to it. Bianchi compares cycling to baking. You need all the ingredients to be successful. Gather your bike, your helmet and the right clothing and pack a positive attitude. You’ll be out of the door and ready to go. Whether it’s training for a race, just getting some exercise, catching up with friends or admiring the views, you’ll be constructing a recipe that’s good for your health. And the best part is you’re in control of it.

What is put on a table and cut, but never eaten? Answer: A pack of cards

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