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Features36 Blessing of the BikesJohn HarrisEach spring, New Yorkers head to The Cathedral Church of St. John theDivine for an all-inclusive ceremony that includes the anointing of bicyclesand the blessing of urban cycling.42 A Woman’s Place is in the Bike ShopLeyna KrowNot only are women comfortable entering a bike shop, many of themare dedicated employees and talented mechanics. Sometimes they evenown the place!48 Almanzo 100Aaron Thomas SmithIt’s been said that riding on gravel is like learning to ride a bike all overagain. Over and over. Every year, scores of racers in rural Minnesotagather for another 100 mile lesson.Contents: Ben Schultz of Machine Politics and Joe Burge of the Beaver Boys joust inthe final game to decide the Midwestern Bike Polo Championships 9 in BloomingtonIN. Photo by Bruce Carver, www.brucecarverphoto.com