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Recycle Cycles

By Chris Kuhl

Published June 2002

Recycle Cycles is located at 43 Queen Street South in downtown Kitchener. Not everyone can afford a car or wants one; and that’s why Re­cycle Cycles provides affordable recy­cled bikes, advice from experienced bicycle mechanics, and the use of tools, as well as a chance to volunteer and learn about bikes, and an opportunity to be a part of a larger community.

Bicycling has become a popular and cool means of transportation. A lot of students ride bicycles. Some businesses in Kitchener are even using bike cou­rier services to deliver documents.

Another reason to ride a bike is an environmental one. The more people riding bikes, the fewer cars on the road, and that means less pollution in the air from car emissions.

So, do something good for yourself and your community today.

Go ride a bike! And please! Ride safely, and have fun!

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