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Since I turn 15, every year on my birthday I would pedal the mileage as my age.
Every time it's been near the hottest day of the year.
Most of the time on my own bike, few times on bikes that I bartered, borrowed or even stolen in war zone.
During the ride I would contemplate on challenges I met, events that have shaped me, people I've met or lost, or just plain surviving the ride.
In most part of the world, cycling is not about fitness or leisure.
It is a way of transportation, connection between people/villages that have limited roads or safety to travel.
When you ride a bicycle vs driving or motorized vehicles, you are more connected to the locals, discover and befriend strangers.
I suppose it is similar to motorcycling, but pedaling allows me to slow it down, to my own pace, and really observe my surrounding views, whether they be natural or human.
Cycling is my religion, I have faith when I am on my bike.