News: Back on the Bike

Far from the safe cul-de-sacs of his childhood, ex-cyclist Alex Pollack 07C dares to ride again.

I haven’t ridden a bicycle since Full House was on the popular Friday-night lineup TGIF. That’s fourteen years. Maybe fifteen. I’m not sure, but I know it’s been a long time since I’ve pedaled outside an exercise room.

When I was eight, I powered up and down the driveways and cul-de-sacs of suburbia. I lost my training wheels, but I never got cocky. No twisty tire tricks from me, just simple riding before Mom would call me back for chicken nuggets.

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