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Two North Bay business owners are so passionate about bicycles, they’re helping thousands of people in Africa take the ride of their lives.

Ken Martin and Matt Adams have received 15 to 20 used bicycles as donations each day.  These bicycles are kept piled high in their San Rafael warehouse before being delivered to the other side of the globe.

Their warehouse belongs to the nine-store popular Bay Area chain called Mike’s Bikes that Martin and Adams own.

“When I first came to work for a bike shop, I had no idea I’d be going to Africa every year,” Adams said  …  Pictures & More

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