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China seems hell-bent on consigning the bicycle to the history books, but a growing number of cities in the west are doing just the opposite by adopting bike-friendly policies that encourage people to leave their car at home and take the bike instead.... ...full story at Engaging China

from Engaging China on Thu, May 31 2007

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