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How Bicycles Can Change the World

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🌎 Real Thoughts from the Road: After decades of long-distance cycling, I’ve come to believe bicycles can genuinely change the world. Here’s why — and how we can help make it happen. How Bicycles Can Change the World Sometimes when I’m out riding, I feel like I’m pedaling on top of the world — literally and figuratively. There’s something about cycling that feels so right, so sustainable, and so hopeful. After decades in the saddle , I still wonder: Why don’t more people ride bikes? Bicycles are fun, healthy, efficient, and environmentally friendly — yet they remain underused in a car-centric world. But I truly believe that bicycles can help save the world — if we’re willing to invest in them, advocate for them, and normalize them as more than just recreation. Here’s how bikes can make the world a better place — and how you can be part of that change. 🚴‍♂️ The Benefits of Cycling Go Far Beyond Fitness Here are just a few of the ways bicycles can change the ...

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70-year-old cyclist wearing a Giro Fixture II MIPS helmet during a neighborhood ride

The One Safety Upgrade I Trust on Every Ride

Giro Fixture II MIPS Helmet — the helmet I ride in at 70 for everyday road miles and real-world protection—yes, that’s me in the photo.

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