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Karen Not like the usual cycling photography at races, but to<br />
bring my interpretation of it.<br />
Robert As a racer yourself then, do you think it helps you to<br />
get a deeper perspective?<br />
Karen Definitely it does. I don't want to say that I'm an<br />
expert, and I would never claim to be. But I've listened to lads<br />
training, to the highs and lows. Through that contact and<br />
connection, I think I have an understanding to some degree.<br />
Robert In terms of the cycling theme, where did that arrive<br />
from? Is cycling a strand that runs through your wider<br />
family? Was it the connection of your Uncle Mick in County<br />
Cork, who I know that you followed as a youngster?<br />
Karen Well Mick was the racer. Bikes have always been there.<br />
I live in the countryside so bikes are essential. I love getting out<br />
here.<br />
I have my Grans bike still. I have some great memories of<br />
riding it, getting groceries and having that freedom. I cycled to<br />
school few miles away, always my goal to beat the school bus<br />
home.<br />
Robert Is that the single speed Raleigh<br />
Karen 2 gears! No wonder I've got huge calves<br />
mechanical side too. I could watch it all day.<br />
I so love the<br />
I worked in Micks little bike shop as a kid. It was great, but he<br />
tormented me, setting me up with boys coming in ????????<br />
He loved embarrassing me. I was so shy.
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