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I thought I’d try to remember all the bikes I’ve had through the years. Thankfully, there are only 12 of them. (Photo: Brendan Leonard)
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The Story of My Life, in 12 Bicycles

You can tell a lot about a person by the bike they ride

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Life In 12 Bicycles Title Slide
(Brendan Leonard)
Blue Kids Bike
(Brendan Leonard)
Huffy Thunder 50
(Brendan Leonard)
Panasonic Sport 500
(Brendan Leonard)
Giant Sedona SE
(Brendan Leonard)
Giant MCM 1
(Brendan Leonard)
Schwinn Moab
(Brendan Leonard)
Trek 330
(Brendan Leonard)
Surly Cross Check
(Brendan Leonard)
1985 Raleigh Team USA
(Brendan Leonard)
Kona Hei Hei
(Brendan Leonard)
Trek 820 Mountain Track
(Brendan Leonard)
Chocolate Spokes Bike 127
(Brendan Leonard)
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Lead Photo: Brendan Leonard

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