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Wanna beat cancer? Bike to work.

From a BBC story today:
Over 40% of breast and bowel cancer cases in rich countries are preventable through diet, physical activity and weight control alone, experts say.
Simple measures like cycling to work and swapping fatty foods for fruit can make all the difference for these and many other cancers, they say.
Hm. Just cycling to work, [...]

Austin part of Team Fatty LiveStrong Challenge

Last week, we let you know about some contest submissions that might be of interest to cyclists. We’d like to let you know about one more that involves some pretty cool prizes as well as a chance to make the world a better place.
The Fat Cyclist, a great cycling blog, is having a contest where [...]

This Weekend: LIVESTRONG Challenge

The LIVESTRONG challenge is returning to Austin this weekend, the 25th and 26th. It is, of course, a fundraiser and awareness-raising ride with 10,45,65, and 90-mile routes, along with a 5k run/walk.
As far as I know, you can still sign up to participate or volunteer. So go to it!
Post-event addition: according to a news release [...]