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How Do You Cycle to the South Pole?

Posted January 04, 2012 8:41 AM

From BBC News - Science & Environment:

An expedition is attempting to be the first to use a bike to reach the South Pole. It will mean tackling some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. So how can a bike manage it?

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01/05/2012 7:51 AM

And aside from getting her fifteen minutes of fame, the purpose of her doing this is...?

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01/05/2012 5:57 PM

There is still a chance to be first to the Pole using a pogo stick.
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