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Jun 16
52m 48s

Bicycling for Ladies, by Maria E. Ward, ...

SHARON HANDY
About this episode

Let’s pedal a path to sleep with more advice about the newfangled sport of bicycling. This time, the difference between racing and touring postures, getting the most from your fulcrums, and how to mount your bike without falling over, which seems helpful to know whether you're a lady or not.


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