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Wow, Debbie that is inspirational isn't it? I mean I whine and complain about little problems sometimes. This experience you shared teaches us all about attitudes. I would've loved to have a chance to chat with him. People like that are the true teachers I think. They are around us so we can have these little a-ha moments. :)
Posted by Debbie Lacy, Redmond, Washington | May 23, 2008
One-legged cyclist
I've seen a one-legged guy riding a bicycle (no prosthetic) up hill on Juanita Dr. NE from Kenmore to Kirkland a couple of times now. I seem to come across him when I'm feeling down about something and there he is, zipping by and making my mountain seem like a molehill. Riding a bike is definitely one of the things I would've put on a "can't do" list if I only had one leg. Go figure.
Does anyone know him? Maybe you can pass along my thanks. I'm sure he's just doing what he loves and not intending to inspire others, but it's truly made a difference to me on the days I've seen him peddling up that hill.
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Posted by Arthur Torelli, Seattle, Washington | May 23, 2008I don't know him but I've seen him around town for years. He used to work at REI. He's a pretty good cyclist. I think his lesson is limitations exist only in your mind. I've seen many individuals with one arm one leg or whatever doing a lot of stuff just because they're not willing to give into their disability. I love it too because it makes me realize that even if I get hurt I can still over come that and do the things I love. Art T.
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Posted by Karen Johanson, Seattle, Washington | May 24, 2008I haven't met him but I saw one guy (maybe the same one) hitting the jumps at the Colonnade bike park, then pedalling with his one leg all the way back up the hill when everyone else was pushing their bikes. Talk about no excuses!
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Posted by Andrey Rozmaity, Renton, Washington | May 24, 2008If you think about it... He's giving 200% to do what most of us do at 100%.
What if we gave 200%?
-Andrey
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Posted by Kaya Singer, Portland, Oregon | May 25, 2008I know a guy who had his right side smashed and he has a prosthetic arm and leg. He not only rides a bike everywhere but he also is a POTTER. He makes beautiful pottery with one real arm. Very inspiring.
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