Teen Cyclist's Heroic 7-Day Ride Sparks Global Attention and Promises

Teen Cyclist's Heroic 7-Day Ride Sparks Global Attention and Promises

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This story revisits a teenager who gained worldwide fame after a heroic seven-day bike ride carrying her injured father on a $20 hot pink bicycle. Following her ride, various promises were made to support her, including financial aid, cycling training, and a movie deal. The article explores whether these commitments were fulfilled.

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PRISM scored this story 55/100 for interest.

Originally published by npr