The New Me

Preparation

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June 26th 2016
The experience of purchasing a new touring bike was made somewhat easier with the help of my friend Jeff, who had bought one of his bikes at Chain Reaction Bicycle Shop in Redwood City. Jeff and I drove over there and found a black, Trek 520 that was on sale for $1,300. (originally $1,500) By the time I got out of there, however, I had spent well over $1,500 as I needed new shoes, a new helmet, bi ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more