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cycling
Lance Armstrong and the disease of wild narcissism and ruthless ambition
Rabbi David Wolpe
January 24, 2013
Lance Armstrong proved surprisingly poor at backpedaling. His stone-faced, reluctant regret made many who watched the interview wonder if this was an illness. Why did this man mow down associates, besmirch employees, lie, cheat and bully his way to the top of a sport he is now insouciantly tearing down around him?
Cardboard bicycle can change the world, says Israeli inventor
Jewish Journal
October 15, 2012
A bicycle made almost entirely of cardboard has the potential to change transportation habits from the world\’s most congested cities to the poorest reaches of Africa, its Israeli inventor says.
Gino Bartali, Italian cycling legend, saved Jews during WWII [VIDEO]
JewishJournal
June 18, 2012
Gino Bartali is best known as a cycling legend who holds the record for the longest time span between victories at the Tour de France – ten years – a feat made all the more impressive by the Tour’s status as one of most grueling endurance competitions in the world and the fact that Bartali was an old man (by cycling standards) when he made his comeback in 1948. Looking beyond the marvel of his athletic stamina, Bartali’s life provides a powerful lesson in how moral endurance can empower from within.
Black, Jewish cyclists ride together to Durban
Jewish Journal
August 22, 2011
Young black and Jewish cyclists from South Africa joined for a 400-mile journey to Durban as part of the Cycalive outreach program.
Pedaling Through the Past
Gabe Levenson
May 4, 2000
The series of innovative biking tours is developed by his Historical Cycling International, a recent entry in the growing field of Jewish-oriented travel services.
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