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Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others'
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' A Massachusetts bicyclist who died while competing in a race in Vermont last month was dedicated in several areas of his life, but perhaps his biggest passion was helping others.  Richard "Rick" Wanstall was committed to many things throughout his 54 years of life. The North Shore resident was a passionate athlete, veteran and leader in the workforce. Sadly, Wanstall's life ended while he was doing one of the things he loved the most: competing.  "In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions," his obitu…

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by David Cifarelli
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Worcester 'Wheelie Kids' Documentary Explains National Phenomena Worcester 'Wheelie Kids' Documentary Explains National Phenomena
Worcester 'Wheelie Kids' Documentary Explains National Phenomena You’ve probably seen them in a city near you - you’ve almost certainly seen them on the news - they’re the “Wheelie Kids,” a bunch of young people getting together to do tricks on bicycles. And they’re feeling maligned, according to a write up on the local blog, “Worcester Sucks and I Love It.” A mini-documentary, "508 The Take Over," was recently made about the grassroots movement in Worcester, how it started, and where it’s going. The local groups are 508bikelife, Spoke Nips, and 508 Safety Riders. However, you can find versions of these bicyclist groups in many cities across the nation…

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by Kristin Palpini