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Cyclists ready to tackle streets in Grit City Crit

Jul. 24, 2011

By Craig Hill

The News Tribune

Today is bittersweet.

This morning, I get to enjoy one of my favorite summer traditions by waking up early and watching the Tour de France. When I pretend the cyclists are clean, I find the three weeks of the tour to be quite motivational.