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A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?

Published by NPR World By Kamala Thiagarajan · 11 October 2026 at 14:28
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A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?
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Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made — financial help, training for a cycling career, even a movie deal. Were any of them kept?

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