All Discussions Tagged 'biking' - The Chainlink2024-03-29T10:10:48Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=biking&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSouth Side Cyclers?tag:thechainlink.org,2019-06-10:2211490:Topic:11237482019-06-10T19:41:33.042ZKate S.https://thechainlink.org/profile/KateS
<p>Hi pedaling pals,</p>
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<p>Do any of you commute along S Jeffery Ave? I don't typically ride in the south and am unsure if this is a good route from the lake/Hyde Park area? Google is telling me from Jackson Park to take S Jeffery to 93rd. </p>
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<p>I appreciate any feedback, whether validating the route or proposing a better one.</p>
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<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Kate</p>
<p>Hi pedaling pals,</p>
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<p>Do any of you commute along S Jeffery Ave? I don't typically ride in the south and am unsure if this is a good route from the lake/Hyde Park area? Google is telling me from Jackson Park to take S Jeffery to 93rd. </p>
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<p>I appreciate any feedback, whether validating the route or proposing a better one.</p>
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<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Kate</p> Who is an expert (or amateur enthusiast) of bikes, safety, jerseys of Tour de France history?tag:thechainlink.org,2018-10-19:2211490:Topic:11082162018-10-19T19:39:02.923ZMark Fryhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarkFry
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I work for a company (<a href="http://nepris.com">http://nepris.com</a>) that finds folks to talk to classrooms over webcam, a matchmaker between industries and classrooms. I have a request from a 4th grade teacher that although is very interesting to me personally, I don't know where to go to find the person with this knowledge. So I thought I would post it here to see if you know of someone that would be knowledgeable and potentially willing to talk to about…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I work for a company (<a href="http://nepris.com">http://nepris.com</a>) that finds folks to talk to classrooms over webcam, a matchmaker between industries and classrooms. I have a request from a 4th grade teacher that although is very interesting to me personally, I don't know where to go to find the person with this knowledge. So I thought I would post it here to see if you know of someone that would be knowledgeable and potentially willing to talk to about 7 students over webcam about the following:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are reading a book called The Bicycle Spy and comparing the Tour de France from the 1930's to the 2010's </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discuss changes made to bike technology in the Tour de France/Bicycle Industry from 1930 - 2018</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discuss changes made to uniform technology in the Tour de France/Bicycle Industry from 1930 - 2018</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discuss changes in safety technology in the Tour de France/Bicycle Industry from 1903 - 2018</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Information regarding the changes in technology between the 1930's Tour de France and the current race</span></p> Northside Bike Collective Now Hiring a Bicycle Mechanic!tag:thechainlink.org,2018-05-04:2211490:Topic:10950672018-05-04T20:07:01.423ZThe Recycleryhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TheRecyclery
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<p><b>The Recyclery Collective:</b> The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.</p>
<p><b>Job Description:</b> The Recyclery Collective is hiring a bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles for sale. The mechanic will work 15-30 hrs per week…</p>
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<p><b>The Recyclery Collective:</b> The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.</p>
<p><b>Job Description:</b> The Recyclery Collective is hiring a bicycle mechanic to fix bicycles for sale. The mechanic will work 15-30 hrs per week with a semi-flexible schedule. Position starts at $14.25 per hour. Working with one or more collective members, the mechanic will be responsible for:</p>
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<li>Evaluating bicycle donations for repair or scrapping</li>
<li>Making necessary repairs to used (sometimes abused) bicycles in a timely fashion, ensuring that they meet The Recyclery’s standards</li>
<li>Helping to transport bike donations</li>
<li>Reporting work to the Collective</li>
<li>Maintaining records of bikes fixed and repairs made</li>
<li>Maintaining cleanliness and organization of our shop and storage spaces</li>
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<p><b>Schedule:</b> This position will continue through September 2018, with the possibility of continuation.</p>
<p><b>Working with the Collective:</b> The Recyclery is run by a Collective which meets twice per month to discuss and decide issues impacting the direction of the organization and operates using a consensus process. These meetings are unpaid, and while the mechanic will not be required to attend, attendance is strongly encouraged.</p>
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<li>Minimum of one year’s mechanical experience (in bike shop or equivalent experience)</li>
<li>Experience working on a wide range of bikes dating back to the 1970s</li>
<li>Strong work ethic, ability to self-motivate, and a willingness to ask for assistance</li>
<li>Interest in furthering the Mission of The Recyclery and upholding our safe space guidelines as well as our Code of Respects</li>
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<p><b>Additional Skills Preferred:</b></p>
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<li><b> </b>Valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle</li>
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<p><b>The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer:</b> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.</p>
<p><b>Please email resume and cover letter to</b> info@therecyclery.org, <b>NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>NOW HIRING: Bike Wrangler</b></span></p>
<p><b>The Recyclery Collective Mission:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.</span></p>
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<p><b>Bike Wrangler Job Description:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The “Bike Wrangler” (BW) is responsible for: connecting with bike…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>NOW HIRING: Bike Wrangler</b></span></p>
<p><b>The Recyclery Collective Mission:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.</span></p>
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<p><b>Bike Wrangler Job Description:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The “Bike Wrangler” (BW) is responsible for: connecting with bike donors, retrieving bike donations, and moving bikes between Recyclery spaces. The Bike Wrangler uses the Recyclery Collective pickup truck to move loads of 7-25 bikes at a time. While not planning and driving pickup routes, the Bike Wrangler will focus on establishing and maintaining contact with donors, and delegating related tasks to qualified volunteers. This is a part-time position, averaging 11 hours/week. Position starts at $14.25 per hour.<br/></span></p>
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<p><b>Connecting with Donors</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(~3 hours/wk)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The BW is responsible for keeping in touch with existing bike donors. Also, the BW is expected to seek out and build relationships with new bike donation sources. This could include bike shops, universities, property managers, local governments, etc. The BW works to make bike donation a smooth and rewarding process for all bike donors.</span></p>
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<p><b>Retrieving Bike Donations</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(~6 hours/wk)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coordinate with donors to plan efficient bike pickup routes. When applicable, coordinate with volunteers, interns, and staff for extra support. The BW is responsible for keeping accurate records of donations, and for getting receipts to donors who need them.</span></p>
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<p><b>Managing Bike Storage</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(~4 hours/wk)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The BW will be the main staff responsible for moving bikes between different Recyclery spaces and pop-up locations.</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keeping track of truck maintenance needs. As the main staff operating the Recyclery vehicle, the BW will make sure that maintenance needs are being met</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Making social media posts. If time allows, the BW will share highlights and post shoutouts to donors via social media</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicating with other staff and The Collective</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Innovating within the position</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be able to lift and manipulate 30lbs above your head</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Independant</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Self-motivated</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good written and verbal communication skills</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with Google cloud-based file sharing programs</span></li>
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. From time to time, and related to the nature of work performed to accomplish The Recyclery’s Mission, employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.</span></i></p>
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<p><b>The Recyclery Collective is an equal opportunity employer:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">therecyclery.org</span></p>
<p><b>Please email Resume & Cover Letter to</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">info@therecyclery.org,</span> <b>NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE</b></p> How can biking improve? - Bikesharing - For NONRIDERS AND RIDERStag:thechainlink.org,2018-02-21:2211490:Topic:10892672018-02-21T20:58:15.050ZDrake Weissmanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DrakeWeissman
<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I am a Northwestern student participating in a social entrepreneurship class, where my group and I have decided to focus on bike-sharing as a means for creating a social impact (environmental benefits, health benefits, reduced congestion...) We initially began by conducting lots of user interviews with riders, conducting online research, and speaking to members of the government and members of the bike-share companies. As a result, we gathered a lot of insights into why people…</p>
<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I am a Northwestern student participating in a social entrepreneurship class, where my group and I have decided to focus on bike-sharing as a means for creating a social impact (environmental benefits, health benefits, reduced congestion...) We initially began by conducting lots of user interviews with riders, conducting online research, and speaking to members of the government and members of the bike-share companies. As a result, we gathered a lot of insights into why people ride. Now as we move into the prototyping phase, we want to know how we can increase ridership!</p>
<p>If you do not currently use Divvy/a bikeshare, what is stopping you and what could be added to bikes that would make you more willing to ride? For Divvy/bikeshare users what would make you ride more frequently or for longer distances?</p>
<p>Can't wait to hear your feedback!</p> Be a part of making Chicago biking safer!tag:thechainlink.org,2017-08-18:2211490:Topic:10727672017-08-18T19:11:52.695ZBike Lane Uprisinghttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Cw
<p>Hey Chicago Bicycle friends!</p>
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<p>Would you like to be a part of making Chicago a safer place to bike? I need your insights on what it's like biking in Chicago. </p>
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<div>Instead of simply being mad about the issue, I'm interested in doing something about it. One way to work on this issue is through creating a way to identify where these issues are taking place, tracking these violations, identifying problem locations and hopefully create an automated/fast/easy way to…</div>
<p>Hey Chicago Bicycle friends!</p>
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<p>Would you like to be a part of making Chicago a safer place to bike? I need your insights on what it's like biking in Chicago. </p>
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<div>Instead of simply being mad about the issue, I'm interested in doing something about it. One way to work on this issue is through creating a way to identify where these issues are taking place, tracking these violations, identifying problem locations and hopefully create an automated/fast/easy way to file a report with the city. </div>
<div>The first step to creating a solution (potentially an app) is to learn from other people in the community (this is where you come in) and gain insights into the issue and uncover areas of opportunity. I reached out via the Chainlink to reach a large diverse sample of bikers (like you), so that everyone's voice is heard.</div>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+</strong></span> Do you bike? (i'm guessing you do if you're reading this on the Chainlink.)</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+</strong> </span>How often do you ride?</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+ </strong></span>What are challenges do you have riding?</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+ </strong></span>What do you do when you see cars parked in bike lanes?</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+ </strong></span>Do you report?</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+ </strong></span>Are there challenges with reporting?</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+ </strong></span>Have you noticed progress with reporting?</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>+ </strong></span>How could the process be made easier?</p>
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<p>Happy cycling!</p>
<p>-Christina</p>
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<p><a href="http://trailsforillinois.org/gityup" target="_blank">GITy Up!: Off-Road</a>, this year on Columbus Day weekend and close by in the Palos forest preserves, picked up some extra fun add-ons thanks to some <a href="http://cambr.org" target="_blank">CAMBr</a> volunteers:</p>
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<li>CAMBr South president Baruk Balkuv will play…</li>
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<p><a href="http://trailsforillinois.org/gityup" target="_blank">GITy Up!: Off-Road</a>, this year on Columbus Day weekend and close by in the Palos forest preserves, picked up some extra fun add-ons thanks to some <a href="http://cambr.org" target="_blank">CAMBr</a> volunteers:</p>
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<li>Kati & Michael Pritchett, REI MTB instructors, are leading a mini mountain biking for beginners clinic & trail ride starting at 1pm on Saturday;</li>
<li>CAMBr South president Baruk Balkuv will play tour guide to 5 breweries within a 45 minute trail ride of Camp Bullfrog Lake, starting Saturday at high noon;</li>
<li>Thanks to heavy CAMBr patronage, <a href="http://www.imperialoakbrewing.com" target="_blank">Imperial Oak Brewery</a> in Willow Springs is sponsoring GITy Up with a cooler full of growlers to wash down s'mores Saturday night</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.trailsforillinois.org/news/2016/9/18/gity-up-extra-fun-thing-3-cambr-brewery-tour" target="_blank">You can read more about what CAMBr's help means to the event</a> and to all of us who ride, hike or run on their trails.</p>
<p>GITy Up! supports the work of Trails for Illinois. We want to make your home your trailhead! And this year's GITy Up will kick back some proceeds to CAMBr to help them continue their work in our region.</p>
<p>Sign up here: <a href="http://trailsforillinois.org/gityup" target="_blank">http://trailsforillinois.org/gityup</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/attn/videos/1089674844401307/" target="_blank">Biking in America vs Denmark</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/attn/videos/1089674844401307/" target="_blank">Biking in America vs Denmark</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/attn/videos/1089674844401307/">https://www.facebook.com/attn/videos/1089674844401307/</a></p> Annual appeal for volunteers for 2015 Bike the Drive - riders especially wanted!tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-22:2211490:Topic:9060182015-04-22T15:31:10.737ZCaikenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Caiken
<p>Hello you wonderful chainlinkers! </p>
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<p>Although it may have been a chilly ride today, in just around five short weeks we'll have thousands of riders descending on Lake Shore Drive. Another MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive is May 24th and it is the Active Transportation Alliance's biggest fundraiser of the year! I'm the 2015 Volunteer Coordinator and I'd love to recruit you.</p>
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<p>Because this ride might be the first and only ride of the year for many of our participants,…</p>
<p>Hello you wonderful chainlinkers! </p>
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<p>Although it may have been a chilly ride today, in just around five short weeks we'll have thousands of riders descending on Lake Shore Drive. Another MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive is May 24th and it is the Active Transportation Alliance's biggest fundraiser of the year! I'm the 2015 Volunteer Coordinator and I'd love to recruit you.</p>
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<p>Because this ride might be the first and only ride of the year for many of our participants, we need volunteers who ride the course to keep an eye on things. Our trusty and dedicated crew of Ride Marshals get to ride the Drive, helping with flats, minor repairs, and riders who need a hand.</p>
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<p>We are also hoping to recruit some new or returning Volunteer Accommodations volunteers who have access to or own a bike trailer to use during their shift. Volunteer Accommodations riders go up and down the course with snacks and water to make sure Course Marshals (often hungry high schoolers) are doing okay.</p>
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<p>Finally, if you have any friends who've always wanted to help out this iconic event, we need SAG drivers who stand by and use Enterprise CarShare vehicles to ferry riders and their bikes who might not be able to make the whole ride.</p>
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<p>We'd love to get some new faces in the crew--you get pride, honor, a t-shirt and all the pancakes you can eat, plus the skyline and lake vistas from a car-free drive. And of course, encouraging more and more people from all walks of life to try riding their bike, even if it is just one day a year. </p>
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<p>If you're interested, please drop me a line at carmen@activetrans.org or head over to bikethedrive.org/volunteer to sign up. Questions? Concerns? Ideas? Hit me up! </p> Dimo's Pizza is hiring delivery bikerstag:thechainlink.org,2014-12-12:2211490:Topic:8749252014-12-12T00:00:20.100ZAnn Wanserskihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AnnWanserski395
<p>Hey Chainlink Community! </p>
<p>I'm the Brand Manager for <a href="http://instagram.com/dimospizza" target="_blank">Dimo's Pizza</a> - a local pizza place with locations in Wicker Park and Wrigleyville. We have tons of cyclists on our staff and even have a full bike-only delivery staff. We've also worked with organizations like Active Trans to support the biking community and sponsor the <a href="http://instagram.com/heritage_race_club" target="_blank">Heritage Race Club</a>. Anyways, I'm…</p>
<p>Hey Chainlink Community! </p>
<p>I'm the Brand Manager for <a href="http://instagram.com/dimospizza" target="_blank">Dimo's Pizza</a> - a local pizza place with locations in Wicker Park and Wrigleyville. We have tons of cyclists on our staff and even have a full bike-only delivery staff. We've also worked with organizations like Active Trans to support the biking community and sponsor the <a href="http://instagram.com/heritage_race_club" target="_blank">Heritage Race Club</a>. Anyways, I'm posting because we're currently looking for cyclists to join our crew as delivery riders at both our locations. I was hoping that you could help us spread the word or even reach out to me if you are interested in learning more. You can find the online application <a href="https://dimospizza.companycareersite.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>#rideorpie</p>
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