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BMX bicycles are small. They are for
doing tricks. Mountain bikes are for
off-road cycling, so they have thick tires
and strong frames. Mountain bikes are
one of the most popular types of
bicycle.
Recumbent
bicycles look funny,
but they are very
comfortable. The
cyclist lies down
and the pedals are
at the front of the
bicycle.
Racing bikes are light. They have
narrow tires, and they can travel at
40 kilometers per hour. The mosr
famous bicycle race is the Tour de
France in Europe.The race is about
3,500 kilometers and it usually takes
23 days every summer.
In2008, Mark Beaumont cycted 29,440kitometers
aroundthe wortd. He visited 20 countries in194 days.
Motorcycles can carry one or two people. The engine
powers the back wheel with a chain, like a bicycle.
Motorcycles are heavier than bicycles, and they have
a strong, metal frame, and thick tires. Motorcyclists
have to wear a helmet and leather clothes to protect
themselves. Motorcycle racing is a popular sport. The
riders lean very near to the ground so that they can
turn quickly. Some motorcycles can go faster than
300 kilometers per hour!
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\C/ In 1991, Yasuyuki Kudo rode for
331 kitometers on the back wheel of
his motorcycle in Tsukuba, Japan.
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