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\"Project<\/a>
Striving to walk the path of the karma yogi, I am moved when I experience or view acts of kindness. And today, again – I was touched.<\/p>\n

While returning from a training ride loop to San Rafael, CA., I made my usual “pit-stop” at Mike’s Bikes of Sausalito<\/a>. I visited their “WC.” I purchased some CyloMax. I filled my water bottles. And then, I noticed something different – something new – something simply “FANTASTIC!” (And no, it wasn’t a taxi). It was karma yoga<\/a> in action.<\/p>\n

\"Africa<\/a><\/p>\n

How it Works:<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

“Bring your donation bike (in reasonable working condition) to any Mike\u2019s Bikes<\/a> store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make a $15 donation to cover our discounted shipping rate to get the donation bike over to Africa (optional).<\/span><\/p>\n

Leave your contact information with Mike’s Bikes for updates on your bike\u2019s journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike’s Bikes will disassemble and pack your bike into a shipping container, which will sail for Botswana in late April.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike’s Bikes will travel to Botswana to unpack the container and assist with building the bikes and distributing them to their sister shop partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Jonmol<\/a> <\/p>\n

This upstart bike shop in Botswana will sell the bikes at a reasonable price to local residents, and generate operating capital allowing it, in turn, to import more bikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

By establishing a steady supply chain of bikes\u2014and a reputable dealer to sell, service, and repair them\u2014you will have been instrumental in developing a sustainable source of bicycles for a community that has never had them. It will make a huge difference in the lives of people for decades to come.” – Mike’s Bikes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

And another wonderful Aidslifecycle<\/a> training ride it was .. ..<\/p>\n

So remember, it doesn’t matter what you’ve been through .. . .
It doesn’t matter what your sexual orientation, financial status, age, weight, creed, or location is ..
It only matters what you do .. .<\/p>\n

If you want to create change (perhaps a better world) – you must begin with yourself . .<\/p>\n

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,<\/span><\/p>\n

tony<\/span><\/p>\n

\"An<\/a><\/p>\n

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AIDS Rides:<\/h1>\n