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The endurance cyclist racing 20 hours a day in the wilderness

Pedal to the medal — Ultra racer Lee Craigie carries everything she needs to survive on her trusty bike. The goal is to keep moving through wild terrain, but the motivation is to live a life without ‘What ifs’.

  • Bike
  • Steven Turner

The women riding to freedom in Afghanistan

No limits — Despite widespread corruption, violence and traditionally oppressive views, the girls and women of Afghanistan are cycling their way out of inequality. Author, activist and cyclist Shannon Galpin has been with them every step of the way.

  • Bike
  • Steven Turner

Cycle champion Alfred Bobé Jr. rides his city to escape

A spiritual affinity with NYC — Being a bike messenger is all about flow. As is life, says Alfred Bobé Jr. Despite his success and contentment, Bobé is still hungry to ride.

  • Outdoors
  • Steven Turner

Meet Bushra Al-Fusail & the Yemeni women cycling in the face of oppression & civil war

The Yemeni Women Bike Group — Bushra Al-Fusail is a Yemeni artist and women's rights activist leading a two-wheel revolution in Yemen by challenging gender stereotypes one revolution at a time.

  • Bike
  • Steven Turner

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