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“Made in Taiwan” emblem on more bikes

Sales of “Made in Taiwan” bicycles and bike parts continued to roll along in the first three months of 2005.

The Chinese Economic News Service reports bicycle output up 24% and parts — such as wheel rims, spokes and lights —  up 23%.

The quarterly report also says shipment delays by Shimano, Japan largest bike component manufacturer, forced Taiwan bike …

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Day 18 – Kentucky farm country

An easy slope past cut hay fields

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Day 18 – Early morning outside Harrodsburg

Misty, chilly morning in Kentucky bluegrass region

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Day 17: Parkview Guest House

No, we didn't make a mess here.

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Day 17: Graveyard outside historic Harrodsburg fort

We liked the wording of the sign: “The pioneers had only rude surface stones to mark their graves.” Why so rude?

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It's a wrap for Giro d' Italia's “As the Wheel Turns” soap opera

The three-week running of the Italian soap opera — the Giro d' Italia — ended on Sunday.
Casual viewers will note that Italian Paolo Savoldelli of Discovery Channel's Pro Cycling Team won the overall race, and Alessandro Petacchi took the final 74-mile stage from Albese con Cassano to Milan.

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Day 16: Brenda and Wiley

Our benefactors in Berea.

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Day 16: The Olympic torch run through Berea

Big event, AT&T loads an exhaust spewing truck with press

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Day 16: On the road to Berea, Ky.

A wide valley, farm buildings, hillock with the Appalachians to our backs.

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Savoldelli challenged, but retains Giro d' Italia lead

The sprints are exciting, but the mountains truly tell the tale at the Giro d' Italia.
This year's Giro, which ends Sunday, was played out today in the final few miles of the 117-mile stage between Salvigliano and Sestriere. Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team's Paolo Savoldelli lost, then earned back, the rights to the overall leader's pink jersey on the …

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