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2nd of July Night Ride to Watch Stadium of Fire Fireworks

by Carol Ann

Hey Biking Friends. Let’s meet Saturday night at 9 at Joaquin Park (400 N 400 E) to bike over to the Chevron by the BYU stadium to watch the fireworks. Bring a blanket and maybs some snacks. And your bike lights. (picture from http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iYug41WbzfU/TA6lEuWUxMI/AAAAAAAABWo/0b3oNjtBNKs/s1600/Tracy+Lawrence+Concert+6.5.jpg)

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Carol Ann is a BYU grad student, studying Teacher Education and working part time at a local charter school. A bike enthusiast, Carol Ann grew up riding bikes with her family and to summer swim team every day in her hometown Boise, Idaho. She hopes bikes will have a safe existence in Provo and with better relations between bikes and cars. Carol Ann rides her grandfather's '70's blue Schwinn cruiser bike and a burgundy Peugeot 10-speed. You can spot her a mile away with her baby blue helmet. She claims she wears it to honor her parents.

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